Belvidere Bulletin March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

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April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election

Voting for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election is underway, as early voting begun March 10, 2023 and will end April 3, 2023. The Boone County Clerk and Records office will also be open Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00pm for residents to cast their votes. If you have any questions regarding Voting please contact the Boone County Clerk's office at 815-544-3103.

Area Water / Sewer Survey

Even with the City of Belvidere's most recent 12% sewer increase, the City still remains the lowest monthly Water/ Sewer bill. The Survey is based on the average monthly usage of 6,000 gallons of water and 6,000 gallons of sewage. The surrounding areas monthly average water/ sewer bill is $74.93.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Cross-Connection Control Survey

City of Belvidere residents/businesses who pay a City Water Bill are required to complete the Cross-Connection Control Survey by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The City is required to get 100% participation.

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Surveys will also be mailed to each resident/ business that are connected to the public water supply. If you choose to not participate online, please return completed survey to 401 Whitney Blvd., Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008. You may include the completed survey with your water bill payment or fax it to (815) 544-4255 within 30 days.

What is Cross-Connection? Cross-Connection is an unprotected or improper connection to the public water system that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are responsible for enforcing Cross-Connection regulations. Please be assured this is not necessarily an indication of any problems, but is required by the IEPA.

If you have any questions, please call (815) 544-6622.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

EDUCATION AND OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS OF BOONE COUNTY

For Eligible Residents of the City of Belvidere

LIWAP (Low Income Water Assistance Program) can help income eligible households who have received a Disconnection Notice to pay their Water/Sewer Bill.

Please call the United Way of Boone Co. 815-544-3144 for further information.