Village Newsletter WaterSense Excerpt 2019vbg.org6
Residents are reminded not to dump these substances, or
anything else down the storm drain or into a ditch. Pollutants
that get into storm drains can poison fish, birds and other
wildlife, and find their way into drinking water supplies. In
addition, dirt, litter, branches and grass clippings can also
clog storm drains and cause flooding. Be sure to report
anyone dumping materials into a storm drain or ditch to
Buffalo Grove officials by calling 847-459-2525.
How Residents Can Prevent Water Pollution:
1. Sweep up driveways and sidewalks instead of hosing
them down with water or blowing debris into the street.
2. Never dump anything down a storm drain or into a ditch.
3. Plant bare spots in your yard.
4. Compost yard waste.
5. Use fertilizers sparingly and avoid pesticides.
6. Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.
7. Take your car to a car wash instead of washing it in the
driveway.
8. Check cars for leaks and recycle motor oil. Just four
quarts of oil can form an eight-acre oil slick if spilled or
dumped down a storm drain.
9. Pick up after your pet.
10. If you are on a septic system, have it inspected and
pumped regularly.
Utility relocation has already begun for
both the Lake Cook Road and Weiland
Road projects, and is expected to continue
throughout the spring and summer. This
work may require lane closures or flaggers,
which should be confined to between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Weiland Road from Lake Cook Road
to Deerfield Road will be the first road
project to begin in 2019 with construction
expected to start in June or July. While
LCDOT is leading this project, they have
hired Baxter and Woodman Consulting
Engineers to oversee the day-to-day work.
Lake Cook Road from Raupp Boulevard
to Hastings Drive, and Weiland Road from
Deerfield Road to Aptakisic Road may begin
before the end of the 2019 construction
season; Cook County is still in the process
of design and other procurements.
To stay up to date on road project
schedules and sign up for updates, please
visit lakecookweiland.com.
Storm drains and roadside ditches lead to inland lakes, streams, rivers - and to Lake Michigan. Any motor oil, pet waste, leaves,
grass clippings or dirty water from washing a car that enters a storm drain gets into the water without being treated.
Buffalo Grove residents should be prepared for two upcoming major road projects. The Lake County Department of
Transportation (LCDOT) will be managing the reconstruction of Weiland Road, from Lake Cook Road to Aptakisic Road; Lake
Cook Road reconstruction from Raupp Boulevard to Hastings Drive, will be managed by Cook County.
Only Rain Down the Drain
Weiland and Lake Cook Road
Project Update