Sewer and drain service in Cahokia Heights, IL
A court order now governs the Cahokia Heights system, but the pipe leaving your house is a separate job. That’s sewer work, so call us first.
The consent decree and its dates
Cahokia Heights was formed in May 2021 from Cahokia, Alorton and Centreville. A consent decree entered January 20, 2026 followed a state lawsuit alleging more than 300 discharges since November 2019. It calls for an interceptor so the city can separate from East St. Louis’ system.
The city’s own timeline puts more than 80 projects by the end of 2026 and the interceptor by the end of 2028. None of those dates explains why one house backs up on a dry Tuesday. For that, run a camera through your lateral.
A lateral program with an end date
The Private Sewer Lateral Repair Program lists funding through December 31, 2026, and it starts with a Pre-Approval Application. The number on file is 618-215-7225. Owners in the TIF district of former Centreville are listed at no cost.
Ask about it before you sign for a repair. The terms belong to the city, and we can’t promise you’ll qualify. Code Enforcement answers at 618.337.9517.
What a 1963 median suggests
Census figures put the median house here at 1963, in the decade Orangeburg pipe peaked. That wood pulp and pitch can blister and collapse. A median proves nothing about your address, which is why the footage matters. We’re 11 miles up the road in Granite City.
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Cahokia Heights: sewer and drain questions
Does Cahokia Heights help pay for private sewer lateral repairs?
Yes, through its Private Sewer Lateral Repair Program, with funding listed through December 31, 2026. You begin with a Pre-Approval Application, and the number on file is 618-215-7225. Owners in the TIF district of former Centreville are listed at no cost. Confirm your own eligibility with the city before any work starts.
What does the Cahokia Heights sewer consent decree require?
It calls for an interceptor to separate the city from East St. Louis’ system, among other work. The decree was entered January 20, 2026, after a state lawsuit alleged more than 300 discharges since November 2019. The city expects more than 80 projects by the end of 2026 and the interceptor by the close of 2028.
Who do I call about a sewer backup in Cahokia Heights, IL?
Call us at (618) 740-6058 if the trouble is inside your house or on your own line. Our automated line takes your details, and a company representative calls back as soon as possible. For questions about the public system, the number on file for Code Enforcement is 618.337.9517.
Could my Cahokia Heights house have Orangeburg sewer pipe?
It could. The median Cahokia Heights house dates to 1963, and Orangeburg was most popular in the 1950s and 60s, though a build year only hints at what’s buried. Your line may have been replaced already. Camera footage shows the material and its condition, and that video stays with you afterward.