The City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy for City Commissioner. For more information, go to: Notice of City Commissioner Vacancy / We express our gratitude to all of our dedicated and outstanding 9-1-1 operators/telecommunicators at the City of Effingham during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Thank you for all that you do to keep our residents, visitors, and first responders safe! National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Water service

We provide clean, safe drinking water to our residents and businesses.

View water quality reports

Lead water line replacement

Water service lines connect homes and businesses to water service. We believe there may be a few lines still in use that are made from lead. We’re working to locate them so we can replace them with modern materials.

Learn about our lead water line replacement program

2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Plan

Swimming pools

You can avoid additional sewer charges when you fill a pool. Make sure you apply for the sewer credit before filling your pool.

Apply for a pool credit

If you are building a new swimming pool, you need a pool permit. Most pool repairs do not require a permit.

Learn about pool permits

Close window