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SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR NATIVE PRAIRIE MAINTENANCE
Between 1985 and 1990, the Sanitary District of Decatur established thirteen acres of restored native prairie on the west side of Dipper Lane. The District is now faced with constantly fighting an invasion of non-native and woody plants. Because this is not our area of expertise, the Sanitary District partners with the Macon County Conservation District […]
Community Survey
The Sanitary District of Decatur is looking to better understand public awareness of the District and what we do to provided wastewater services through a public survey. The survey is the first of several educational efforts the District is undertaking in 2022 to help drive public awareness about the value a well-maintained sewer system has […]
Know What Not To Flush – Quiz
The Sanitary District of Decatur is reminding residents to never flush wipes, feminine hygiene products and more – even if the package claims they’re flushable. Flushing these items causes sewage back-ups in homes and costly break-downs of wastewater treatment equipment, which in turn can potentially contaminate local waterways and pose a health and safety risk. […]
Celebrate Earth Day with the Sanitary District of Decatur at the Macon County Conservation District’s Festival of Spring
Celebrate Earth Day with the Sanitary District of Decatur at the Macon County Conservation District’s annual event – the Festival of Spring. This Saturday (April 23) at the Rock Springs Conservation area we will have a booth set up from 12-4 pm with experiments, giveaways, a fun quiz & more. We will talk about how […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2022-2023 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
The Board of Commissioners of the Sanitary District of Decatur, Macon County, Illinois will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Office of the District, 501 Dipper Lane, Decatur, Illinois, concerning the tentative 2022-2023 budget and appropriation ordinance in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Budget Law, 50 ILCS […]
Public Act 097-0609 Compliance
Public Act 097-0609 requires employers participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to post the total compensation package for employees with a total compensation package that is equal to or in excess of $150,000 per year at least 6 days before approving the budget and must post the total compensation package for employees with a […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
The Board of Commissioners of the Sanitary District of Decatur, Macon County, Illinois will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Office of the District, 501 Dipper Lane, Decatur, Illinois, concerning the tentative 2020-2021 budget and appropriation ordinance in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Budget Law, 50 ILCS […]