Lake Michigan Water

Where Are We Now? 

On September 6, 2022, Trustees approved an agreement with the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLC JAWA) to study the feasibility, engineering, and estimated costs to connect Lake Zurich to Lake Michigan water. 

The decision to transition to Lake Michigan water versus staying with the current deep-well system is extremely complex.  The Village recognizes that there are substantial costs in the multi-millions of dollars associated with changing the public water supply.

Why Are We Doing This? 

Most importantly, the existing Lake Zurich water supply that comes from deep aquifer wells is safe and meets all State and Federal environmental regulations. 

In 2019, Lake County revised its environmental regulations and informed the Village that it will no longer be taking radium (a naturally occurring element that is removed using ion exchange technology) via the traditional waste water stream.  Since then, the Village has contracted with Engineering Enterprises of Sugar Grove for a comprehensive study into various public water suppliers. 

After a community workshop meeting at Village Hall in January 2022 and facility tours of different joint action water agencies, the Village Board directed Staff to explore in greater detail a partnership with the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency in Lake Bluff.  

For more information on this important decision, as well as a historical look back at the Lake Zurich water supply, click below.

An incredible walk through of Paulus Park with thousands of hand carved jack o' lanterns returns to Lake Zurich for a second year..  Buy your tickets now.

Unique beer, food trucks, live music, AND family friendly activities? You can smell the crisp fall air already!

• Selling the limited supply of their annual fall beer, in collaboration with Affy Tapple, which is 6% caramel apple peanut golden ale.

• Food trucks

• Live music from six different artists



• Yard games, face painting, photo booth, and more!

Join your neighbors and community for this celebration of the fall season at Paulus Park. 

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is excited to offer a free Homeowners Association Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m.

Free registration is required.

This event is for associations and property owners who are responsible for maintaining detention ponds, wetlands, and natural areas.

Our primary goal is to increase your understanding of subdivision stormwater features and maintenance needs, flood prevention, and other environmental issues, and to provide resources that will help your subdivisions moving forward. Grants and funding opportunities will also be discussed.

When:   5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20

Where:  Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville

        *In-person attendance is limited to 50 participants

              *Attendees can also join online through Zoom

        *Workshop agenda is available here

The Lake County Division of Transportation is hosting a public information meeting for the Old McHenry Crossings Project study on September 28.  The purpose of the meeting is to report feedback received to date and to present design alternatives for public review and comment.

When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Where: St. Matthew Lutheran Church Gymnasium

24500 N. Old McHenry Road

Hawthorn Woods

The study aims to improve safety, traffic operations, and connectivity for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians within and surrounding the Old McHenry Road and CN Railroad area and along Quentin Road in Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, and Kildeer.

This meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities.  Anyone needing special assistance should contact Chuck Gleason, LCDOT Phase I Project Manager, at (847) 377-7447 prior to the meeting.

Reasons for the Study

Four highly traveled regional highways converging to this area, frequent freight trains, and three closely spaced intersections along Old McHenry Road have led to high traffic volumes and delays. Approximately 25,000 vehicles pass through the corridor each day and nearly 370 crashes have occurred in this area over the last five years.

Stop struggling with online resumes and faceless recruiters... find your career at the Lake County Job Fair!

This is a FREE event to anyone looking to find their next job. There will be 15+ employers with open positions, ready to hire you!  Stop waiting for that call, find your future September 28th!

Visit the link below to RSVP.   Submit your resume at the bottom of the page, we will get your resume out to those businesses beforehand and save you the hassle.