Spring 25 OP Newsletter

INQUIRING MINDS The Village of Orland Park receives thousands of calls throughout the year. Below are a few of the most common questions that we receive and their answers.

Homeowners should inspect storm inlets for debris that is blocking water flow and clear the debris. Debris could be from landscaping products like wood chips or stones or leaves/branches that have washed into the inlets. Removing the debris restores water flow. Next, evaluate if there was a change to the water flow pattern, such as new landscaping, pools and sheds. If these are blocking the designed surface flow pattern when the home was built, flooding may occur. Lastly, gutter downspouts add water to the surface of backyards. They can be drained directly via a French drain to storm inlets, but Public Works should be notified to ensure it is connected to a storm drain and not a sewer drain. Call Public Works at (708) 403-6350 for inspection. As a last resort, take pictures of the flooding and then call Public Works to help evaluate what is causing the flooding condition.

Containers are recommended to be put out on the night before, as drivers start as early as 6 am. You can call Waste Management at (800) 964-8988 to request they return. If possible, they may return to pick up, otherwise it will be the next week.

Call Public Works at (708) 403-6350. Public Works will first evaluate the defect, which must present some type of hazard (ex: a vertical separation of ¾” or more) to be replaced. Minor surface spalling or common cracks do not constitute a hazard. If a hazard is found, the work could be accomplished by Public Works staff or a contractor.

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