Sewer and drain service in O'Fallon, IL
O’Fallon says plainly that it can’t touch private property, so the lateral falls to you. That’s a sewer job from the house out, and your plumber’s faucets don’t come into it.
“It is against the law”
O’Fallon’s Wastewater Division states, “It is against the law for the City to work on private property.” If your line is blocked on your side, the city’s crew won’t clear it, and that’s where drain cleaning or a repair comes in.
The same page says the city’s plant serves about three-quarters of O’Fallon and half of Shiloh, and Caseyville Township’s plant serves the rest. So your provider depends on which side of that split you’re on. A permit on the EPA’s list stands under the City of O’Fallon.
New tap, and what it costs at the counter
The city lists a single-family tap fee of $3,000 and a $25 charge for a failed re-inspection. Inspections go through Public Works at 618-624-4500, extension 3. Those are city fees, and they leave out the digging and pipe of the installation itself.
Numbers and a 1995 median
For a water or sewer emergency in the public system, the city’s line is (618) 624-4545. City Hall is 255 South Lincoln, (618) 624-4500. With 32,139 people on the Census count and a median house of 1995, O’Fallon is mostly past the Orangeburg years. A blockage here may have another explanation, so get footage first.
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O'Fallon: sewer and drain questions
Will the City of O’Fallon fix my private sewer line?
No, the city’s Wastewater Division says it is against the law for the City to work on private property. Trouble on your side of the line is yours to hire out. If you aren’t sure which side it’s on, a camera inspection can show it. Emergencies in the public system go to (618) 624-4545.
What is the sewer tap fee in O’Fallon, IL?
The city lists a single-family tap fee of $3,000, plus $25 for a failed re-inspection. Inspections go through Public Works at 618-624-4500, extension 3. Those figures come from the O’Fallon fee page and don’t include the digging or pipe, so confirm them before you budget for a new connection.
Which plant treats my sewage in O’Fallon?
Most likely the city’s, since its Wastewater Division says that plant serves about three-quarters of O’Fallon, with Caseyville Township’s plant serving the rest. Your address decides it. Your bill is the quickest clue, and City Hall at (618) 624-4500 can confirm. The treatment plant matters less than who owns the main outside your house.
Who do I call for a sewer emergency in O’Fallon, Illinois?
Call the city at (618) 624-4545 if the emergency is in the public water or sewer system. If it’s on your own line, call us at (618) 740-6058. An automated line takes your details day and night, and a company representative calls back as soon as possible afterward.