Public Works

Water Tower

To provide a wide range of vital community services to the residents of Thornton in a professional and efficient manner.

The Public Works Department services and maintains nearly 12 miles of water main as well as 143 fire hydrants throughout the Village. We have two water reservoirs for a combined total of 900,000 gallons of water storage.

Water Tower

The State of Illinois has prohibited many electronics from being placed in landfills.

You now must recycle old electronics from your home to prevent mercury and lead from finding its way into our drinking water.

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Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician