Public Works Public Works

The Downs Public Works department is comprised of the village water plant and distribution system and the municipal sewer system. Public Works Supervisor Jill Combs is responsible for day-to-day operations of the water plant, as well as other water-related issues. She can be reached at 309-319-1010. The sewer system, which was constructed by Stark Excavating of Bloomington and Fischer Excavating of Freeport under the engineering management of Farnsworth Group, is also maintained by the village. The sewer output is treated by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD).

Billing Information:

1st of the month: All accounts are charged for prior month's service

15th - 18th of the month: Meters are read

15th of the month: All accounts are due in full from prior month's billing

16th of the month: Late penalties will be assessed and shut-off notices sent

Starting 26th of the month:  $20 shut off fee will be applied.  Shut offs will be done for non-payment.

Payments may be dropped off at Village Hall 24 hours a day in drop box or online using the Make a Payment button above.

If you have questions, call (309) 378-3221 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.