Mount Vernon has multiple water providers: Mount Vernon Water Department and Mt Vernon Water. This page provides information about Mount Vernon Water Department.

The Mount Vernon Water Department provides water for about 15,591 residents living in the Mount Vernon area in Jefferson County, Illinois. The Mount Vernon Water Department purchases surface water from the Rend Lake Inter-City Water System (IL0555100).

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Mount Vernon Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Mount Vernon Water Department to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way. You can find CCR report on the Mount Vernon Water Department website.

Contact Mount Vernon Water Department Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
1100 Main Street
P.O. Box 1708
Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864

618-242-6819
public.utilities@mtvernon.com

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
618-242-2131

Pay Your Mount Vernon Water Department Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Mount Vernon Water Department site. Mount Vernon Water Department accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Mount Vernon Water Department website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start Mount Vernon Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Mount Vernon, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Mount Vernon Water Department. Luckily, Mount Vernon has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Mount Vernon, you'll need to stop your water service with the Mount Vernon Water Department, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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