Starting 5/20 The EC Sanitary Dist. will begin their annual sewer cleaning program. See full message for more info. 
ANNUAL CSO SEWER CLEANING 2025
Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Sanitary District are announcing the start of the Annual CSO Sewer Cleaning program beginning May 20th. The Sanitary District team will be working in the areas listed below and detailed on the attached map:
- Southside Area
- Roxana Area
- East Calumet Area
- Northside (North of Columbus Dr.) Area
During the sewer cleaning process, residents may encounter possible sewer backups and odor in their homes due to the high pressure water the city’s Freightliner Vactor truck puts out. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, the city recommends you cover all floor drains, sinks, showers, and toilets located throughout your home to avoid these issues.
Every effort will be made to inform the residents as the city approaches the specific targeted work areas listed above through fliers, Nixle, and the city website.
The Annual CSO Sewer Cleaning is necessary and will be done in a safe and efficient manner. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please call the Sanitary District at 219-391-8466. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this process.
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Address/Location
City of East Chicago - ECTV
4525 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 219-391-8206