Utilities

The Village of Deerfield provides water and sewer service. The Village also contracts with Lakeshore Recycling to provide refuse service to residential properties. Commercial properties are serviced under the Commercial Solid Waste Franchise. If you are moving into a Deerfield property, please notify the Finance Department to set up your utility billing account. The first step is to  complete a residential application online. Businesses also need to complete a business application online.


Utilities bills are due on the 1st business day of the month. There are several payment options available:

  • Automated bill pay ONLINE application Direct debit is the best way to ensure your bill is received by the Village in a timely manner.
  • Cash or check payments can be made in person at the Village Hall during normal business hours. In addition, there is a 24 hour drop box located on Jewett Park Drive between the Village Hall and the Presbyterian Church.
  • Credit cards may be used through the Village’s online payment website, Munis Self Service, or in person at the Village Hall Finance Department front desk. Credit cards are not accepted over the phone. Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover without a convenience fee. Get more information on how to pay online here.

If your payment is late there is a 10% late fee applied to the bill.


If you are moving out of the Village or to another property within the Village, contact the Finance Department to setup a final meter reading at least five days prior to closing.
 

Utility Service Providers' Documents

  1. AMI Residential Communications Guide (PDF)
  2. The Power of Self Service - English Version (PDF)

Avoiding Scams

When being scammed, a customer typically receives an unsolicited phone call from an individual who falsely claims to be a utility representative. The scammer warns that the customer’s service will be shut off if the customer fails to make a payment – usually within a short timeframe through a prepaid debit card.


Scammers have even duplicated the upfront Interactive Voice Response system of some utilities like ComEd, so when customers call the number provided by the scammer, it sounds like a legitimate business. Some of these scammers also use caller ID “spoofing” to replicate a utility’s phone number.


Red flags for scam activity

  • The scammer often becomes angry and tells a customer his or her account is past due and service will be shut off if a large payment isn’t made – usually within less than an hour.
  • The scammer instructs the customer to purchase a prepaid debit or credit card – widely available at most retail stores – then call him or her back to supposedly make a payment.
  • The scammer asks the customer for the prepaid card’s receipt number and PIN number, which grants instant access to the funds loaded to the card.

How to protect yourself

  • Utility representatives will never ask or require a customer with a past due balance to purchase a prepaid debit card to avoid disconnection.
  • Customers can make payments online, by phone, automatic bank withdrawal, mail or in person.
  • Customers with a past due balance will receive multiple shut off notifications – never a single notification one hour before disconnection.

Don’t Get Scammed: Customers can avoid being scammed by taking a few precautions:

  • Never provide social security numbers or personal information to anyone initiating contact with you claiming to be a utility representative or requesting you to send money to another person or entity other than your local utility providers.
  • Always ask to see a company photo ID before allowing any utility worker into your home or business.
  • When in doubt, check it out. Be skeptical of individuals wearing clothing with old or defaced company logos. If you have any doubts, ask to see a company photo ID.
  • Never make payment for services to anyone coming to the door.

Anyone who believes he or she has been a target of a phone scam is urged to contact the Illinois Attorney General's office toll free at 1-800-386-5438 (TTY 1-800-964-3013) or visit the Illinois Attorney General's web site at www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov and click on the link "Protecting Consumers."