Category Archives: Utilities

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements & Cross-Connection Survey

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PROJECT # L17-7217 

The Village of Gifford, Illinois is constructing various improvements to the existing wastewater treatment plant. These improvements include installation of a new manual basket screen feature, the refurbishment of lagoon cell #1 level control structure, the refurbishment of lagoon cell #2 level control structure, the replacement of existing blowers, the refurbishment of existing sand filters, miscellaneous valve replacement, and all related appurtenances. These improvements are funded through a loan from the Public Water Pollution Control Loan Program administered by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act. The total loan is for $1,188,379.41 at the Small Community interest rate of 1.62%. This loan qualifies for Principal Forgiveness in the amount of $356,513.82. Therefore, $831,865.59 will be repaid to the Illinois EPA at the interest rate of 1.62% over 30 years. 

You can also view a PDF of the signage for this project for reference.

Additionally, there is a cross-connection survey form residents can complete regarding their existing plumbing.

For questions or additional information on this project and/or the cross-connection form please contact the Village of Gifford.

Water & Sewer Direct Debit

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The Village of Gifford now offers direct debit payments for your water and sewer bills. The service is free! You will continue to receive your monthly bill as usual, however if you have signed up for direct debit payments, your bill will indicate “direct debit” and the balance will be automatically deducted from your bank account every billing cycle on the 10th of the month.

Please view the direct debit authorization form for full details and instructions on how to get started. A link the form can also be found on our utilities page.

Hydrant Flushing

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The Village will be flushing the hydrants in town Tuesday (12/16) – Friday(12/19). You will probably experience some temporary discoloration with your water at home. Go ahead and run your water until it clears up. The water is safe to drink. This is the last step to having our new and improved water treatment plant connected. Please share with all family and friends in town that might not be connected to technology. The next water project is our new 150K gallon water tower (previously 50K) that will break ground in the spring. Thank you for all of your patience!