Thayer Water/Sewer

Our goal is to provide quality drinking water with as few service interruptions as possible. The Village purchases water from Otter Lake Water Commission. The water department is responsible for installing and maintaining distribution mains, valves, and fire hydrants.

Hydrant Flushing
The public works department flushes hydrants twice a year (spring and fall). Flushing is usually done during the morning hours. During times of flushing you may notice dirty or discolored water. It is recommended that you not do laundry during these times. Notice will be given prior to flushing hydrants.

Boil Orders
Boil orders are issued when there is an interruption in water flow due to a water main break, accidental cut, required maintenance or any time the water pressure drops below 20 p.s.i. it is usually called into channel 20 newsroom, & they put it up on their scroll, that runs during 6 & 10 news, alerting of the boil order.

A boil order means that residents in the affected area are advised to boil their water for three (3) to five (5) minutes prior to drinking or cooking with it. This is a precautionary measure for residents’ protection.

Due to the required testing, the boil order remains in effect until further notice (24 hours minimum). When the results come back clear, another announcement is made, lifting the boil order.

Self Monitoring Program
The village operates under an Illinois EPA certified Public Water Supply Operator.

The operator conducts periodic self-monitoring of the system through the sampling and testing of the drinking water. The samples are sent to a certified laboratory to analyze for the presence of microorganisms and chemicals in the finished drinking water.

The information obtained by the self-monitoring program must be routinely reported to the Illinois EPA and is summarized in an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

For water services please contact the Otter Lake Water Commission at (217) 965-1566, or via email otterlake@otterlakewater.net.