Water FAQ

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What water billing district am I in?

Please call the Water department business office at (315)785-7757 to find out what billing district your property is in.

What should I do if my water pressure drops or my water is discolored, or if I see standing water?

Call the Water Department immediately to report any change in water pressure, any discoloration, or any unusual occurrence of water in the street or yard.

Weekdays call the business office at (315)785-7757.

At night or on weekends call the water plant operator at (315)785-7845.

I lost my water bill. How can I find out when it is due and how much I owe?

Answers to, and further information about these and other similar questions can be obtained by calling the business office at (315)785-7757 weekdays.

My house will be vacant for several months. Will I still get a water bill?

You will receive a water bill as long as the meter is in the house and the service is active. There is a minimum charge based on meter size. The only way to avoid a bill is to have the meter removed and the service temporarily terminated.

I am the owner of rental property. Can the bill be sent directly to my tenants?

The property owner is ultimately responsible for the water bill. The account must be in the name of the owner. By agreement with the County, DSS tenants’ names may be shown on a bill, but the bill must still be in the owner’s name and it will still be sent to the owner.

How many gallons of water are there in a billing “unit”?

A “unit” is 100 cubic feet, or 748 gallons of water.

Who do I contact about water related issues with my property?

Please contact the Water Dept. at (315)785-7757.

Where can I learn more about my Water Bill?

Residential water bills are issued quarterly (every three months) on the first of the month and commercial and industrial bills are issued monthly on the first of the month.

Bills are due on the 20th of the month in which they are issued. Charges for both water service and sewer service are normally included in a single bill.

Questions about your bill should be directed to the business office at (315)785-7757 weekdays, as soon as possible after receiving your bill.

General Information
Water Superintendent
Vicky Murphy
Location
245 Washington St., Rm. 202
Watertown,
NY
13601

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm