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It's Friday and time for the City's weekly recap to help us stay better connected, informed, and prepared.

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A child drinks water flowing from a sink faucet to promote a postcard water survey residents will receive in the mail in January 2026.

Water Survey Will Hit Mailboxes in January

The City of Warrenville completes a Backflow Prevention Survey every three years to help protect our drinking water. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Plumbing Code require this survey.

In January 2026, Aqua Backflow will mail a postcard survey to all City water customers.

What is backflow?

Backflow happens when water flows the wrong way, from a private plumbing system back into the public water supply. When this occurs, chemicals or other contaminants can enter drinking water.

Backflow risks can come from connections such as:

• Irrigation systems

• Fire sprinkler systems

• Boilers

• Other equipment connected to the water supply

Why is this survey important?

The survey helps the City identify properties that may have a backflow risk and confirm that the proper prevention devices are in place and working correctly.

Who needs to complete the survey?

All property owners, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties, need to complete the survey. Your responses help determine whether additional backflow protection is needed at your property.

This survey is required by the State of Illinois and plays an important role in keeping Warrenville’s drinking water safe and clean.

Groot will pick up Christmas trees the first two weeks in January - the week of the 5th and the 12th.

Coming Soon: Groot Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

Groot will pick up one Christmas tree per house for free during the first two weeks of January: The weeks of January 5 and January 12.

The collection will happen on your usual trash days (Thursday or Friday).

Place trees at curb, remove ornaments, lights, wiring, and tinsel.

Groot will also take garlands and wreaths.

If you've got the space, consider placing your tree in a cozy corner of your backyard. It'll make a great little shelter for animals during the winter.

A smartphone showing the City of Warrenville App, which lets users pay bills, report issues, apply for permits, and more.

City Services On the Go

The City of Warrenville App lets you:

• Report problems in your neighborhood.

• Pay your utility bill anytime.

• Apply for permits and licenses online.

Convenience, right at your fingertips. Use the app or desktop version!

Get started at: https://warrenvilleil.citysourced.com

Or download the app:

• Android

• iPhone

Broken holiday lights can be recycled at Warrenville Park District through January 31.

New Year's holiday hours: City offices are closed December 31 and January 1. Garbage collection is delayed by 1 day.

Free webinar on native plants January 15, 2026. Learn which native plants work best for specific areas of your yard.

Warrenville Public Library District's Winter Reading Challenge is January 1 to February 28.

Winter Reading Challenge Begins January 1

Warrenville Public Library District's Winter Reading Challenge is open to readers of all ages and abilities.

Who can participate? Everyone! To get started, sign up on Beanstack or use a paper log. When the goal is completed, participants will earn a grand prize* drawing entry and receive:

Kids & Teens—gifts like small stuffed animals, bubbles, etc. for every 8 hours of reading

Adults—one vehicle ice scraper

Earn a bonus grand prize drawing entry for each additional 8 hours of reading. Only Warrenville Library cardholders are eligible to receive grand prizes.

What counts toward the goal? Any type of book whether it's nonfiction, fiction or a graphic novel. Books can be read or listened to (audiobooks and Playaways count).

Learn more at: Reading Challenges.