Village Newsletter WaterSense Excerpt 2018vbg.org4
Help Preserve Buffalo Grove’s
Water Environment
In accordance with state and federal storm sewer regulations,
residents are reminded that it is unlawful to dump chemicals,
paints, solvents or any other pollutants in inlets, creeks, or on
Buffalo Grove streets.
The Clean Water Act authorizes the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), to regulate point sources that discharge
pollutants into waters of the United States through the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit program.
‘Point sources’ are generated from a variety of municipal,
construction and industrial operations, including treated
wastewater, processed water, cooling water and stormwater
runoff from drainage systems. In place since 1990, the NPDES
Stormwater Program regulates discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities,
industrial activities and those designated by EPA due to water
quality impacts.
If residents observe activities that are believed to be adding
pollutants into inlets, creeks, or on streets, or have questions
about pollution reports or stormwater quality concerns, they
are asked to contact the Public Works Department at
847-459-2547.
For more information on Buffalo Grove’s NPDES program visit
vbg.org/588/NPDES-Annual-Report.
Buffalo Grove Public Works
Employee of the Year: Jeff Wells
We congratulate Water Section employee Jeff Wells on his selection as the
Employee of the Year in Public Works. In order to be eligible for this award
an employee has received an Employee of the Month award and showed
sustained excellence in their work throughout the year. Each month,
employees nominate their peers and the Employee Recognition Committee
reviews those nominations and awards a finalist.
As a water employee in our distribution section, residents would most likely
see Jeff on the street operating heavy equipment for water main and hydrant
repairs. On a day to day basis, Jeff brings his energy and enthusiasm to all
work assigned. He is known for his high standards of performance and is
always willing to share his vast knowledge across many trades, allowing him
to be a mentor to other employees. He continues to seek out knowledge in
the water industry as well, having attended multiple trainings outside of his normally assigned schedule.
You’ll also see Jeff involved in community events such as the Public Works Open House each spring and as a key member of the
Buffalo Grove Days set-up team each summer. He is one of the best the Public Works Department has to offer the community
– congratulations to Jeff!