WATER

The Water Department is located at 213 N. Prairie St. and is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A drop-off box is located at the rear of Village Hall–follow the signs.  You can also pay your water bill online.  A service fee of $2.50 will apply.  Direct debit of your monthly payment is available–contact the office for more details on this convenient option.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance of water mains and related equipment, sanitary sewer mains, and lift pumping stations. Its duties include the following:

  • Water Treatment
  • Water Main Breaks
  • Water System Maintenance, Repair, and Improvements

Bethalto’s water treatment plant is located on Sixth Street in Wood River.

View 2021 Water PFAS Report
View 2023 Water Quality Report

SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING PROGRAM

Each spring and fall as routine maintenance, the village flushes its water system. Customers may notice some discoloration of water and drops in water pressure during this process. Alerts will be posted on our website Home Page and on social media outlets to announce flushing. Please contact Jim Williams at 618-570-5098 with any questions.

BOIL ORDERS AND WATER MAIN REPAIRS

Notices of boil orders and water main repairs will appear on the village Home Page.  Find boil order tips here.