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Crews clear five-day Manteno sewer blockage; city to probe industrial grease contributions
Summary
Crews worked five days to clear a roughly 3,000-foot blockage on a force main under Silver Creek in Manteno caused by large accumulations of fats, oils and grease; the city hauled waste to a regional plant and expects significant costs as it investigates which businesses contributed and whether fines or fees apply under the local FOG ordinance.
Crews for the Environmental Services Utility worked for five days to clear a severe blockage in the Manteno force main, the city said Monday, and officials said they will investigate nearby industries for possible responsibility. The blockage, which staff said ran from a gravity manhole at Acme under Silver Creek near North Street for roughly 3,000 feet, was cleared after crews connected hoses and used a Vactor truck to push through the obstruction. City staff and outside contractors removed large deposits described by officials as roughly “basketball to volleyball” size. The blockage interrupted flow and required third-party…
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