Greenview Water Project

Greenview, Fullerton to Altgeld

Please see below for general information and the tentative schedule for the week ending 5/8/2026 (All field activities are weather dependent)

Monday 5/4/2026, DWM crew will work on source connection at Altgeld and Greenview; the water will be shut down on Greenview from Altgeld to Montana; all residents were informed, and a PSA letter will be sent.

Status: DWM crews will continue installing the 8” ductile iron water main on Greenview to replace the existing one.

Full project info-

By late April, Department of Water Management (DWM) crews will begin to install 655 feet of new 8-inch water main on Greenview between Fullerton and Altgeld. It is estimated that this project will be completed by late June 2026 with restoration to follow.

Upon completion of the water main installation, DWM will begin outreach as part of the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program to replace lead water service lines for all residents within the limits of the newly installed water main. Restoration will follow, including full-width street resurfacing along with repair of damaged parkways and sidewalks. In addition to contacting our office with questions, residents can look for a crew member on the street wearing a white hard hat to have questions answered immediately.

What You Need to Know During Construction

Traffic: If they need to close or limit traffic during construction for safety reasons, you will always be able to reach your home or business. Outside of working hours, a travel lane will be left open for local traffic only.

Parking: They will post “No Parking” signs as needed during work hours (generally 7am-4pm). Parking outside of those hours will be allowed, but cars will need to be moved by the start of the next workday. They will try to preserve as much parking space as possible.

Service transfers: They will give you 24-hour notice when they will have to temporarily interrupt water service to transfer water to the new main and you will need to start flushing your water system (instructions on reverse). However, in the event of an emergency shutdown during construction, they may not be able to give you prior warning.

Possible Fence Removal

DWM does everything possible to preserve homeowner improvements within the public right of way when doing infrastructure work. Any homeowner added improvements including fencing, landscaping etc. shall be removed by the individual homeowner prior to the water main installation. DWM does not assume responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkling systems, fences, flower beds and shrubbery.

Should you have any questions or concerns, you can call any of the following numbers:

24-Hour City Service and Information Line: 311
32nd Ward Office: 773-248-1330
DWM Office of Public Affairs: 312-744-6635
Watermanagement@cityofchicago.org

What You Need to Know Following Construction:

Work involving the water system like water main installation or repairs can dislodge small particles of contaminants, including lead, which can affect your drinking water. Ingesting lead can have significant health risks. For more information about the health effects of lead, go to www.CDC.gov/nceh/lead or www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead.

Use Recommended Flushing Practices

Studies show that flushing water through your pipes is an effective approach to lowering lead levels and exposure. Click here for information on flushing.

Out of our commitment to providing our residents with the highest quality water, the Department of Water Management is offering single family houses and buildings with two apartments a free water filter set- a pitcher and six cartridges NSF-certified to remove lead if any is present in drinking water. Buildings with three or more apartments are not eligible at this time. Please visit www.chicagowaterquality.org today and register for your free water filter set. Enter your address and zip code and the set will be shipped to you completely free.

Possible Tree Removal

DWM does everything possible to preserve trees when doing infrastructure work. However, due to IEPA regulations concerning the separation of underground infrastructure and public safety concerns should a tree become unstable because of underground work, it is sometimes necessary to remove trees. In consultation with the Department of Streets and Sanitation’s Forestry Division, we make the decision on tree removal on a situational basis. You will be notified in advance if it will be necessary to remove trees during this project.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure improvement project.