Joliet advances water main rehabilitation design and secures CDBG funding for sewer improvements

Joliet advances water main rehabilitation design and secures CDBG funding for sewer improvementsThe Joliet City Council has unanimously approved a subrecipient agreement with Will County to fund water and sewer upgrades in the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District, alongside design contracts for the city's future pipeline rehabilitation.

The council authorized an agreement with Will County to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for water and sewer system improvements in the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District.

Baxter & Woodman Inc. was awarded a $181,200 contract amendment for detailed design services related to the 2027 water main rehabilitation program.

The city approved a $152,500 payment to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for its 2026 wastewater discharge permit fees.

An intergovernmental agreement was passed with Joliet Township High School District 204 for the installation of a new water service connection.

The City of Joliet, Illinois, is moving forward with a series of water and wastewater network initiatives following unanimous approvals at its June 16, 2026, city council meeting. Among the primary measures was the authorization of a subrecipient agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County. The agreement secures Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding specifically earmarked for water and sewer system improvements within the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District. The council also advanced planning for its future distribution network upgrades, approving a $181,200 contract amendment with engineering firm Baxter & Woodman Inc. The amendment covers detailed design services for the city's upcoming 2027 water main rehabilitation program. In regulatory compliance matters, the council authorized the payment of the city's 2026 wastewater discharge permit fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). The $152,500 fee is calculated by the IEPA based on the volume of wastewater discharged by the municipality's facilities. Additionally, the city formalized an intergovernmental and easement agreement with Joliet Township High School District 204 to facilitate the installation of a new water service connection. Separately, during the public comment period, city officials directed engineering staff to investigate residential complaints of severe stormwater flooding near the local police station, underscoring ongoing neighborhood drainage and stormwater management challenges.