City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

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

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