The Public Works department, a part of the city of Elmhurst, Ill., maintains public streets, alleys, parking lots, public buildings and grounds of the city. The department also specializes in the maintenance of street lights and traffic signals. It is responsible for the production and distribution of water and the collection and treatment of sewage. The Public Works department operates a public awareness program on recycling. The department maintains city-owned equipment, including police and fire vehicles and communications equipment. It features street maintenance, forestry, electrical, engineering, and building, utility system and equipment maintenance divisions. The Public Works department provides sump pump disconnect, cost-sharing and cross connection control programs.