The Village of Bourbonnais is responsible for the sanitary sewer collection system within the community. Currently, there are over 95 miles of underground sanitary sewers and 17 lift stations in the collection system.

Maintenance of the Bourbonnais sanitary sewer system is provided by the Village of Bourbonnais. Any problems with the sanitary sewer should be reported to 815.937.0817; if after hours and an emergency, contact 815.846.1920.

Wastewater treatment is provided through the Kankakee Regional Metropolitan Authority (KRMA). The treatment plant, which is located in Kankakee, has a total capacity of 25 million gallons per day. Current operations approximate 13 million gallons per day.

New residents need to call the Village at 815.937.3570 to arrange for sewer bills.

Sewer bills are mailed monthly to the more than 6,000 customers in the system.

Residential rates are as follows:
Single Family Home: $21.50/month
Multi-Family Unit: $21.50/month
Mobile Home: $21.50/month

Commercial and industrial rates are based on water flow, and are billed on a monthly basis. Commercial and industrial users should contact the Sewer Billing Offices (815.937.3570) for information as to their respective bills.