Sewer Billing Department

Address: 

Swansea Government Center
1444 Boul Avenue
Swansea, IL 62226

Phone: 

618-234-0044 


Email:

swansew@swanseail.org

Hours: 

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Payment Options:

  • In Person
  • Automatic Withdrawal
  • Online
  • Mail
  • Night Drop

Additional Information: No more late fees or lost sewer bills.
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Forms:

ACH- (Click here)

Deduct Meter- (Click here) 

Owner Liability Form- (Click here) 

Sewer bills are sent out every 2 months...The months are January, March, May, July, September and November. All bills are due on the 20th of these months.

Ways to Pay Your Sewer Bill:

1. In Person:
Pay at the Government Center, 1444 Boul Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2. Drop Box:
Use the 24-hour drive-up drop box located at the front northeast corner of the building near the flagpole.

3. Automatic Withdrawal:
Complete the Electronic Sewer Payment Form (Click here for form.) and attach a voided check. Submit your forms by:

  • Mailing them to Swansea Sewer Billing Department, Government Center, 1444 Boul Avenue, Swansea, IL 62226.
  • Dropping them off in person or placing them in the drop box.

4. Payment by Phone:
Call Payment Service Network (PSN) at 1-877-885-7968 to make a payment.

PSN offers online bill payment via E-check, credit card or debit card. To make an online payment click here (Convenience fees may be applied).

Summer Usage Adjustment for Sewer Bills

Each year, the Village offers a summer usage adjustment on sewer bills for water not entering the sewer system, like watering lawns or filling pools. This adjustment applies to homeowners without a deduct meter. Here are the guidelines:

  • Application Period: Submit between September 15th and October 15th.
  • Residency Requirement: Applicant must have lived at the address for at least one year before applying. This ensures accurate calculations based on previous year's average usage.
  • Calculation: The adjustment is based on the average water consumption over the previous year. The Village credits the account by deducting 50% of the difference between this average and the actual summer water use reported by the water company.

To apply for a summer usage deduction, complete the online form available here:

Summer Usage Deduction - Online

For Village Residents:

Sewer charges are billed bi-monthly in two parts:

  1. Sewer Debt:

    • Flat rate charge: $29.01 per billing period.
    • Payable even if there's no sewer usage.
    • Pro-rated if home is bought or sold during billing period.

  2. Sewer Use:

    • Based on water usage reported by Illinois American Water.
    • Rate: $2.90 per hundred cubic feet of water used.
    • Example: If usage is 19 hundred cubic feet, charge is $55.10.
    • Total bill combines flat rate and usage charge.

For Township Residents:

Sewer charges are billed bi-monthly in three parts:

  1. Sewer Debt:

    • Flat rate charge: $37.72 per billing period.
    • Payable regardless of sewer usage.
    • Pro-rated if home is bought or sold.

  2. Sewer Use:

    • Rate: $3.77 per hundred cubic feet of water used.
    • Example: Usage of 19 hundred cubic feet results in $71.63 charge.

  3. Township Transport Fee:

    • Charged by St. Clair Township for sewer line maintenance.
    • Rate: $8.00 bi-monthly.

Total bill combines flat rate, usage charge, and township transport fee.

This billing structure ensures fairness by charging all users a base amount plus a usage-based fee, with additional fees for township-specific services.


How to Reduce Sewer Charges:

1. Deduct Meter Option: Use a deduct meter on an outside faucet to measure water not entering the sewer system. Call the Government Center at (618) 234-0044, and register the meter's serial number with your name and address. Request credits for recorded usage by calling or submitting online. Costs around $90.00 to $100.00, beneficial for extensive lawn watering or swimming pools.

2. Annual Summer Usage Deduction: Residents at their service location for at least one year can apply annually for a Summer Usage Deduction. Complete the form available in the Swansea Report or on the website (Click Here) and submit the form to Swansea Government Center between September 1st and October 15th.

Calculation: The deduction is based on your average water consumption in the previous year compared to summer months. The Village credits your sewer account by deducting 50% of the difference between the average and actual summer consumption reported by the water company.

If you have any questions regarding your bill, please call us at 618-234-0044