Village of Lakewood Asks Residents to Limit Water Use

The Village of Lakewood is asking its residents to limit water use due to the heavy rains.

Using a village automated telephone call, Lakewood officials on Thursdsay asked residents to voluntarily limit water use for such tasks as laundry and dishwashing for the next 24 hours.

"Our sewer mains are currently operating at capacity and limiting the amount of water sent into the sewer mains will help increase capacity and minimize any damage from sewer back-ups," the call informed homeowners.

Village officials want to assure Lakewood residents their tap water is "completely safe to drink." Those residents with private wells, should adhere to recommendations by the McHenry County Health Department. 

Lakewood residents should call the Lakewood Village Hall at 815-459-3025 with any questions.