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Public Notices and Review Documents

Public Notices and Review Documents

(Public Notices and Review documents will be posted here when available and necessary)

Glenbard Wastewater Authority to Hold Public Information Hearing – (Correction)
(Posted May 3, 2023- REVISED)

Lombard, Illinois – Glenbard Wastewater Authority (GWA) will hold a public information hearing regarding its Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Stormwater Facility. The meeting will present GWA’s CSO Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) and will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 P.M. via Zoom. Interested participants can join the meeting at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87367974789?pwd=ZWNVRkNvTnJTbUN3TFVjbDU1U0FwUT09

Meeting ID: 873 6797 4789
Passcode: 143473, or call in at (312) 626-6799 and use Meeting ID being 873 6797 4789, and a passcode of 143473.

The GWA CSO Stormwater Facility operates under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. IL0022471, which was renewed effective on February 1, 2022. GWA Staff will be presenting information to the public on the system’s operational procedures and requirements.

For more information on the meeting, please contact the Glenbard Wastewater Authority at 630-790-1901.

Notice Invitation to Bid for Digester Cleaning and Municipal Sludge Disposal
(Posted February 8, 2023)

Digester Cleaning and Municipal Sludge Disposal Invitation to Bid

Sealed bids for Digester Cleaning and Municipal Sludge Disposal will be received by the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 1, 2023. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read. All bids shall be submitted in an opaque, sealed envelope clearly labeled to identify the bidder and the project, and marked “SEALED BID – Glenbard Wastewater Authority – Digester Cleaning and Municipal Sludge Disposal – DO NOT OPEN”. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened. Basis of award will be determined by lowest Per Gallon Removal and Hauling Rate. This award will be made upon the recommendation of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority’s Executive Director to the Glenbard Wastewater Authority Executive Oversight Committee for anticipated award on March 9th 2023.

Bid documents may be obtained and/or examined at the offices of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: (630) 790-1901, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by contacting Andrew Pakosta, Operations Superintendent, at apakosta@gbww.org. Upon receipt of the document, parties interested in bidding will be added to a plan holders list.

GWA will attempt to remove as much material as possible prior to contractors start date. Due to operational capabilities and other limiting factors, GWA estimates an approximate volume of 400,000 gallons will be required to be removed from digester 1. Liquid contents of the digester are to be hauled to a landfill or land applied. The selected service provider will be notified of official award on March 9, 2023, and shall have 60 days to complete the work.

The Executive Oversight Committee (EOC) of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority reserves the right to reject or accept any Proposal and, to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in any Proposal, and to enter into an agreement consistent with law that is considered in the best interest of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.

Notice of Combined Sewer Overflow Permitted Discharge
(Posted March 28, 2023)

Public Notification Program for the Combined Sewer

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority (Authority) formed through an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Villages of Glen Ellyn and Lombard creating Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Included in those facilities is the CSTF which operates under the Authority’s Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permit numbers IL0022471-001, 002 and 003. The Village of Lombard owns and maintains a collection system that incorporates approximately seven square miles of residential and commercial development tributary to the CSTF. The Authority, has developed this web page entry to notify the public of any discharges that occur from any of the three (3) permitted outfalls associated with the CSTF. These outfalls all discharge partially treated effluent into the East Branch of the DuPage River.

The CSTF, IL Permit Number 0022471, discharged at ~ 12:45 AM, on March 24, 2023, for a period of ~ 25 hours, with a total discharge of 7.332 million gallons, due to a rain event of ~ .59″, which began on March 24, 2023 at ~ 12:45 AM, with a duration of ~ 5 hours.

Days are classified as 12:00p.m to 12:00p.m for permit reporting of the CSTF. If at any time you have questions regarding the discharge of the CSTF to the East Branch of the DuPage River or how the Authority treats the water, please do not hesitate to contact Authority staff at (630) 790-1901. Click here to view the Authority’s storm water plant.


Notice of Invitation to Bid for Liquid Sodium Thiosulfate
(Posted December 15, 2022)

Liquid Sodium Thiosulfate Invitation to Bid

Sealed bids for Liquid Sodium Thiosulfate Supply Service will be received by the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 21, 2022. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read. All bids shall be submitted in an opaque, sealed envelope clearly labeled to identify the bidder and the project, and marked “SEALED BID – Glenbard Wastewater Authority – Liquid Sodium Thiosulfate – DO NOT OPEN”. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

In general, the supply and delivery of 30% Liquid Sodium Thiosulfate is required on an as needed basis for the operation of the Lombard Combined Sewage Treatment Facility, Hill Avenue & I-355, Lombard, Illinois, which is operated by the Glenbard Wastewater Authority. Services are to be provided as specified in Section C of the Contract Documents.

Bid documents may be obtained and/or examined at the offices of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: (630) 790-1901, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by contacting Andrew Pakosta, Operations Superintendent, at apakosta@gbww.org

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority Executive Oversight Committee reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive technicalities, irregularities, and/or informalities. All costs and prices quoted are firm and irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days after the actual date of Bid opening. Each Bid received is an irrevocable offer, which upon acceptance by Glenbard Wastewater Authority, forms a binding contract. Unless the Executive Oversight Committee rejects the Bid in the exercise of discretion, award of contract shall be to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, in a manner consistent with law.


Notice of Invitation to Bid for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite
(Posted December 15, 2022)

Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite Invitation to Bid

Sealed bids for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite Supply Service will be received by the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read. All bids shall be submitted in an opaque, sealed envelope clearly labeled to identify the bidder and the project, and marked “SEALED BID – Glenbard Wastewater Authority – Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite – DO NOT OPEN”. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

In general, the supply and delivery of 15% Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite is required on an as needed basis for the operation of the Lombard Combined Sewage Treatment Facility, located at Hill Avenue & I-355, Lombard, Illinois, which is operated by the Glenbard Wastewater Authority. Services are to be provided as specified in Section C of the Contract Documents.

Bid documents may be obtained and/or examined at the offices of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: (630) 790-1901, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by contacting Andrew Pakosta, Operations Superintendent, at apakosta@gbww.org.

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority Executive Oversight Committee reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive technicalities, irregularities, and/or informalities. All costs and prices quoted are firm and irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days after the actual date of Bid opening. Each Bid received is an irrevocable offer, which upon acceptance by Glenbard Wastewater Authority, forms a binding contract. Unless the Executive Oversight Committee rejects the Bid in the exercise of discretion, award of contract shall be to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, in a manner consistent with law.

Contact Information

Glenbard Wastewater Authority
945 Bemis Rd
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
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Phone: (630) 790.1901
Fax: (630) 858.8119

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00a.m. – 3:30p.m

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