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Public Works
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and improving Edwardsville's quality of life by planning for future needs, building and maintaining municipal infrastructure, managing public capital improvement projects, and promoting environmental health and safety. The department is responsible for regular maintenance on city roads, storm sewers, water mains, and sewer mains.
The Public Works Department and Planning Division manage the growth and development of the City to promote general welfare and enhance the quality of life for all City residents. Staff reviews all proposed site development projects, provides daily inspections for building and site development as well as installation of public infrastructure. In addition, the City adopted a Rental Registration and Inspection Program in which all Rental properties are to be registered annually and inspected for safety.
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Building Permit Applications and Adopted Codes
Building Inspections
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Boil Orders Information
Boil water orders or advisories are public announcements advising the public that they should boil their tap water for drinking and other human consumption uses like cooking, hand washing, brushing teeth, etc. Boil water orders are preventative measures issued to protect public health from waterborne infectious agents that could be or are known to be present in drinking water.
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Field Operations
The Field Operations Division consists of the Sewer, Street, Water, and Vehicle Maintenance Sections. We maintain and repair the City’s sanitary sewers, storm sewers, streets, alleys, sidewalks, water distribution system, and Public Works vehicles and equipment.
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Waste Collection & Recycling
Allied Waste/Republic Services provides residential solid waste, yard waste and recycling collection in the City of Edwardsville.
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Planning & Zoning
The Planning ad Zoning Division is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and Land Development Code. The Division coordinates the proceedings and examinations of several citizen volunteer bodies including the Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, and Land Use Committee.
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Engineering Division
The Engineering Division develops construction and service contracts, performs building inspections, and provides code enforcement inspections. We manage the preparation of plans and specifications, and the contracting of major projects for the Capital Improvement Program and Motor Fuel Tax Program.
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Rental Registration and Inspection
Find the purpose, rules, and requirements for the rental registration and inspection program. Register your rental property or request a rental inspection.
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Vacant Structure Registration
Vacant Structure Registration
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Property Maintenance
Property Maintenance
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Detention Basin & Water Quality
Detention Basin & Water Quality
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IEPA Annual NPDES Permit for Stormwater Drainage
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Public Works Department
Physical Address
200 E Park Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: 618-692-7535
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Eric Williams
Director of Public Works