Cahokia Heights sewer repair project starts soon. Here's how it will affect residents
The project is expected to take about a year to complete.
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The project is expected to take about a year to complete.
Residents have been asking for help for years.
Raw sewage has been backing up into residents’ homes and yards for decades with little assistance from public officials.
The cash will funnel through the Army Corps of Engineers to the city. In all, the project to help repair the city’s main trunk line will cost $4.67 million.
Residents have dealt with sewage flooding their homes and neighborhoods after heavy rains for years. With a new grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Cahokia Heights plans to complete repairs in February 2026.