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At Otter Lake Water Commission, we are committed to providing safe, high quality water services to our community, while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service and environmental conservation.

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Village of Nilwood / Sunset Lake Customers

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Cross Connection Survey

August 24, 2018

The Illinois EPA regulations require that the Commission/Village conduct a "Cross-Connection Survey" every 2 years.  We will mailed a copy to every customer with the current water bill but you may complete this survey online by clicking here.  This survey needs to be completed by the date stated in your letter.  If you have any questions, please call our office at (217) 965-1566 - M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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Winter Weather Woes

Winter Weather Woes

February 01, 2019

This winter has brought more winter weather woes than usual, as the polar vortex has hit North America, bringing with it record-breaking cold. The past week has seen the coldest weather in a generation. Schools have been called off, businesses are closed, flights are cancelled, the US Postal Service has suspended service in some states, and thousands of homes have been without power. Chicago has been colder than Mt. Everest base camp. The U.S. Midwest has had lower temperatures than the South Pole. This is dangerously cold. 

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