Water and Sewer Service Guidelines
Items Required for Starting New Service
- Fill out the Water Activation Form online
- Valid driver’s license or state ID required
- $60 residential deposit, $100 commercial deposit
- Proof of residence/ownership –
- Lease/Rental agreement or letter from landlord
- Purchase contract, deed, or tax bill
Payment Schedule
- Water bills are due on same date each month
- You can pay your bill through these methods:
- Pay by draft automatically using your checking or savings account, just contact us during business hours to setup.
- Pay online to use the State of Illinois E-Pay program; registration is optional.
- Pay over the phone by calling (844) 701-1148 (toll free)
- Mail the pay stub with your payment to our address (see below)
- Drop off your pay stub and payment in our 24-hour drop box (see below)
Late Notices
- Late Notices are mailed the day following due date
- Late fee of 10% of account balance is charged to account
- Service will be disconnected 10 days after due date
- A non-payment fee of $25 will be charged if the amount due is not paid before 8:30 a.m. on the disconnect date
If Disconnected for Non-Payment
- Reconnect requires payment of past due balance and fee
- Non-pay fee: $25
- Accept cash, money order, or credit card (Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover)
Returned Checks
- Service is automatically shut off after a customer’s check is returned unpaid
- Service will not be restored until the check and all fees are paid in full
- NSF check fee: $25
- Accept cash, money order, or credit card (Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover)
Deposit Refund
- Timely payments required for 18 consecutive months
- Refund is credited to customer account
Terminating Service
- Fill out the Water Disconnection Form online
- Provide a forwarding address
- Deposit credited toward final bill
- Any remaining balance to be billed or check sent for remaining credit
After-Hours
Fee of $50 for any service required after 4:30 p.m. or same day new service connection required after 3:00 p.m.
For Questions, Contact
City of Mattoon Finance Department
208 North 19th Street
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
Telephone: (217) 235-5483
Fax: (217) 235-5464
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
After-hours drop box provided in the City Hall north parking lot at 208 N. 19th Street.