- Your utility account number is the 5-10 digit number on the top left-hand side of your bill.
Utilities and Billing
FAQs
Account Management
Utility Billing
How is my utility bill calculated?
- You will be charged fixed charges for City services related to your property, such as water and sewer distribution, stormwater, and curbside collection & landfill.
- You will be charged a variable consumption rate based on your actual water usage. Rates for these charges are set through bylaws. Learn more about Utility Rates here.
- Variable consumption is determined through automatic electronic meter readings that are transmitted to the City daily.
- You can receive your bill straight to your inbox by signing up for paperless billing.
- You can view your bills and balance anytime by signing up for Virtual City Hall.
- If you are not signed up for paperless billing, you will receive a paper copy of your bill in the mail.
When will I receive my Utility bill?
- Utility billing is done on the second business day of the month; when you receive your bill is dependent on whether you are signed up for paperless billing:
Paperless billing
- Bills are sent on the 2nd business day of each month. Fill out the Utility Invoice E-Bill Request Form to sign up for paperless billing.
Paper billing
- Allow up to two weeks from the billing date to receive paper bills in the mail.
When do I get my Utility Deposit back?
- Utility deposits are returned upon closure of your account less any outstanding balance on your account at the time of closure.
What if I have a credit balance?
- Credit balances will be applied to your next bill or refunded to you upon closure of your account.
Utility Payments
How can I pay my utility bill?
- View our Utility Payment page to learn about the payment methods we accept
When do I need to pay my utility bill by?
- Utility bills are due upon receipt.
- Accounts not paid by the 25th of the month will be subject to penalties, charged at 1.5% of the overdue amount.
- If you are registered for Pre-Authorized Payments and your payment is successful, you are exempt from penalties.
- Customers with overdue accounts are subject to collection activity. This can include:
- Disconnection of service
- Transferring outstanding balance to property taxes
- Placing the account with an external collection agency
I’m moving, will my pre-authorized payments (PAD) continue at my new account?
No, you must complete a new Pre-Authorized Payment Agreement if you wish to have Pre-Authorized Payments for your new address..
How do I cancel pre-authorized payments?
Complete a Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Cancellation Notice form.
- If you are having trouble paying your bill, contact Utility Billing & Payments, Finance to discuss payment arrangements.
- Payment plans are set up on a case-by-case basis.
Bulk Water
How do I set up a bulk water account?
Contact the Cashier, Finance, 780-875-6184 ext. 2129
Utility Emergencies
What are examples of utility emergencies?
- A leak that is flooding or damaging your property (water or sewer).
- A damaged or leaking fire hydrant
- Water pooling in the street not due to rainwater
Who do I contact for a utility emergency?
- Regular Hours – 780-874-3700
- After Hours, Weekends & Holidays – 780-875-4844