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Altamont Utility Information.
Utility Emergencies
For Police, Fire and Ambulance Dial 911
Electrical Outage: Follow instructions and department personnel will be notified electronically.
📞 Phone: (618)-483-6644
Water Leak | During Business Hours Mon–Fri 8 AM - 12 PM / 12:30 PM - 5 PM:
📞 Phone: (618)-483-5212
After Hours and holidays:
📞 Phone: (618)-483-6219
City Owned Utilities
Service Information
To set Up Service
To set up city utility service, please call 618-483-5212 or stop by the Municipal Building at 202 N. Second Street. Remember, if you are renting or purchasing on contract, you are required to pay a deposit of $500 for city owned electric, water and sewer.
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:
📞 Phone: (618)-483-5212
Or fill out the form on the contact us page.
Contact UsPaying 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 pay online here:
Pay OnlineRequired 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: $14.32 per month for 1 tote. $21.48 for 2nd tote.
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
Less than 2" | $1400.00 + Tax | Monthly Minimum: $16.00
2" | Material Cost + Tax | Monthly Minimum: $172.00
Service Fees
Sewer Fees
New Tap: $100.00 + Inspection: $100.00 = Total: $200.00
New Tap: $100.00 + Inspection: $100.00 = Total: $200.00
Sewer Fee monthly Minimum $52.02
Service Fees
Electric Fees
Electric fees vary per service type, distance, and special circumstance.