After devastating fire, what’s the outlook for Millstadt’s sewer service?
Millstadt village officials are working with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to develop a plan to manage wastewater after a fire at the village’s sewer plant, Mayor Michael Todd said Wednesday.
The fire on Tuesday damaged the equipment used to control the wastewater treatment plant off East Laurel Street, Todd said. No injuries were reported.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Todd said the village is in discussions with the state environmental agency to “see what needs to be done.”
Millstadt has asked residents to “limit” the amount of water they use.
“Due to the fire at the Village Sewer Plant, the Village is requesting that residents limit the amount of water discharge they are producing during this time,” states a message posted on Millstadt’s website Wednesday morning.
The water is safe to drink, according to the announcement.
“However, the Plant’s sewage processing capabilities have been reduced. Please limit discharge through showers, washing machines, dishwashers, etc.”
Todd did not have information about the size of the reduction in capacity at the plant.
Also, the village does not yet have an estimate of the cost of the repairs needed at the plant or when the repairs would be completed, Todd said.
This story was originally published January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM.
