Elmhurst Neighborhood More Vulnerable To Flooding

ELMHURST, IL – The recent failure of a stormwater pumping station has increased the possibility of flooding in an Elmhurst neighborhood, the city says.

On Monday, the City Council is set to approve $97,000 in repairs for the Jackson Street pumping station, which sends water to Salt Creek.

Without the pump and gate operational, the city said, stormwater would back up and create flooding.

The neighborhood in question is along Jackson Street from Fairview to Euclid avenues. Also impacted would be Spring Road from Harrison Street to Butterfield Road, according to the city.

The city has provided a map online to show the affected areas in detail.

The city expects it could take up to six months to get the parts needed for the repairs.