Small enough to care, large enough to serve.

City Owned Utilities

Service Information

Setting up service

To submit an application for city services, you must present two forms of identification.

If you have questions concerning what types of identification are acceptable, please contact us at

📞 Phone: (618)-483-5212

Or fill out the form on the contact us page.

Paying your bill

Bills are due to the city on the 17th of each month. Past due bills will incur late fees and/or disconnection.

You can mail your payment to:

City of Altamont, 202 N Second Street, Altamont, IL 62411

You may also place it in the drop-box on the east side of the Municipal Building or you may pay online here.

Pay Online

Required Deposits

If you are renting or purchasing on contract, you are required to pay a deposit of $500 for city owned electric, water and sewer. There is no deposit when you own your property.

Garbage

In City Limits Fee: $10.00 @ month

Have garbage at curbside by 10pm

Tuesday Evening - All residents south of Conrail Railroad

Wednesday Evening - All residents north of Conrail Railroad

Service Fees

Water Fees

1" | $1400.00 + Tax | Monthly Minimum: $14.00

1.5" | Material Cost + Tax | Monthly Minimum: $150.00

2" | Material Cost + Tax | Monthly Minimum: $150.00

Sewer Fees

New Tap: $100.00 + Inspection: $100.00 = Total: $200.00

Electric Fees

Electric fees vary per service type, distance and special circumstance

Utility Emergencies

For Police, Fire and Ambulance Dial 911

Electrical Outage: Follow instuctions and department personnel will be notified electronically

📞 Phone: (618)-483-6644

Water Leak | During Business Hours Mon-Fri:

📞 Phone: (618)-483-5212

After Hours and holidays:

📞 Phone: (618)-483-6219