New Willow Street Water Main Work Completed

CHICAGO, IL — A new water main has been fully installed on Willow Street between Clybourn Avenue and Larrabee Street, Ald. Brian Hopkins announced in a newsletter Monday. The Department of Water Management installed 2,600 feet of new 8-inch line. The department will begin the process of switching services from the old main to the new main over the next few weeks.

During that transfer period, neighbors will be without water for a few hours, Hopkins said in the newsletter.

"Your building will receive a handout notifying you when your water service will be temporarily interrupted prior to the service transfer," The 2nd Ward email stated. "Once your old water main has been replaced and your water service has been connected to the new water main, it is important to flush your plumbing of any sediment, rust or metals, including any lead to maintain water quality."

Over the next few weeks the new pipe will be pressurized, disinfected with chlorine and tested, according to the newsletter.

Image courtesy of Google Maps, 2nd Ward office.