Public Water
For all locations not served exclusively by private wells, the base fee is $8.50 per residential or business unit per month, billed quarterly, plus $4.00 per 1,000 gallons used. Water service is billed with sewer service. The property owner is responsible for this bill, regardless of who occupies the residence or business, and billing continues unless public water service to the property is disconnected by the Town. Late charges are 1.5% billed quarterly.
For questions regarding billing of the above utilities or changes in service, contact the Water / Wastewater Office at 815-756-9684.
Sewer
The fee for public sewer is $27.50 per month per unit, billed quarterly. The property owner is responsible for this bill, regardless of who occupies the residence or business, and billing continues unless public water service to the property is disconnected by the Town. Each bill reflects usage for the three months ending on the billing date. There is a minimum late charge of $20.
Water/Sewer Billing Schedule
Months included in quarter: | Due on the 25th of these months: | |
May, June, July | August | |
August, September, October | |
November |
November, December, January | February | |
February, March, April | May |
Payment Options
Town Hall - in person or drop box - 59 S Somonauk Rd
Resource Bank (Cortland location only)
USPS mail - PO Box 519, Cortland IL 60112-0519 (if choosing this option, allow for delivery time. The Town is not responsible for payments received after the due date.)