Sewer backup prevention initiative launches in Cook County, Illinois
(UI) — Homeowners looking to protect their homes from flooding can still apply for the Village’s Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program, which offers grant funding for the installation of overhead sewers or backflow prevention devices.
The program helps residents guard against sewer system surges that occur during heavy rain when the Village's combined sewer system becomes overwhelmed. These surges can cause wastewater to backflow into homes through basement drains or sinks.
Eligible homeowners can receive 50% reimbursement for the cost of installing backflow devices (up to $3,000) or overhead sewers (up to $5,000), with a one-time grant cap of $5,000 per property. Permit fees are waived for any work covered by the program.
Cook County has provided $325,000 to the Village from its American Rescue Plan Act funding to support this initiative as part of a $20 million stormwater management effort aimed at building climate resilience. The program encourages homeowners to reduce the risk of sanitary sewer backups, improving their quality of life and increasing property value.
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