Athens Water Department, AL: Bill Pay, Phone Number and Hours
Use official Athens Utilities resources to pay your water, sewer, electric or gas utility bill online, by phone, by mail, bank draft, in person, at approved banks or at the outside kiosk. This guide covers the official payment portal, Customer Accounts phone number, office hours, payment center address, vendor fees, outage reporting, water/sewer department contact, map and FAQs.
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Choose one option. The official action card below updates for online payment, phone payment, Customer Accounts, in-person payment, bank draft, utility issue reporting, bill adjustments and official City links.
💳 Pay online — use the official Athens Utilities InvoiceCloud portal
Use this for: paying your Athens Utilities bill online through the official vendor portal.
Keep ready: current bill and account information from your Athens Utilities statement.
After payment: save confirmation, amount, date and vendor fee details.
Athens AL Water Department Quick Facts Before You Pay
Athens Water Services is part of City of Athens Utilities. Customer Accounts handles bill payment, utility account service, new service and address-change support.
For bill payment and account help, call 256-233-8750. For outage reporting or utility issues involving electric, gas or water services, Athens lists 256-232-1440.
What This Athens AL Water Department Guide Covers
How to Pay Athens AL Water Bill Online
The safest online route is the official Athens Utilities payment portal linked from the City of Athens Customer Accounts page. The City says online payment can be used as a one-time payment or set up for recurring payments.
The online vendor charges a $4.50 fee. Athens Utilities states that this fee goes to the vendor and Athens Utilities does not receive it.
Open the official payment portal
Use the official Athens Utilities online payment portal.
Choose one-time pay or sign in
Use one-time pay when you only want to make a payment. Register or sign in if you want saved account access or recurring payment setup.
Enter account information
Use the account information from your current Athens Utilities bill. Do not guess if the account number is unclear.
Review vendor fee
Check the vendor fee, account, amount due and payment method before submitting.
Save confirmation
Save your confirmation number, receipt, payment amount and date until the payment posts to your utility account.
Athens Utilities Phone Payment Number
Athens Utilities says customers can pay by phone by calling 1-855-760-0921. You need account information from your bill.
The phone payment vendor charges a $5.25 fee. Athens Utilities states that the vendor receives this fee and Athens Utilities does not receive it.
Before calling to pay, keep this ready
- Your current Athens Utilities bill.
- Account number and account information.
- Payment method.
- Service address.
- A place to write down confirmation number.
Athens Utilities Customer Accounts Phone Number and Hours
Customer Accounts is the office for bill payment, utility account service, new services and change of address for service. The official Customer Accounts page lists phone 256-233-8750 and office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
P.O. Box 1089
Athens, AL 35611
256-233-8738
Athens Utilities Customer Accounts Payment Center Address
The official Customer Accounts page lists the Customer Accounts Payment Center at 105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611. Customers need the current bill for in-person payment.
Payment Center
105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611.
Official payment locationOffice Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on designated City holidays.
Call before visitIn-person payment notes
- Bring your current bill.
- Cash, check, money order and credit/debit cards are accepted.
- Ask staff for a kiosk demonstration during office hours if you are unsure.
- Call 256-233-8750 before visiting for urgent account questions.
Pay Athens Utilities Bill by Mail
Athens Utilities says customers can pay by mail using the return envelope included with the bill. Include the payment portion of the bill and mail early enough to arrive by the due date.
Athens Utilities Customer Accounts
P.O. Box 1089
Athens, AL 35611
Payment portion of bill and check or money order.
The City notes that customers must use a stamp.
Use online, phone or in-person payment instead of slow mail.
Athens Utilities Bank Draft Payment
Athens Utilities says bank draft has no fee. The bill amount comes out of the customer’s account the day before the bill is due.
The City says Athens Utilities does not have bank account access. Bank draft only authorizes payment of the monthly utility bill.
Before choosing bank draft
- Use the official Athens Utilities bank draft form.
- Confirm your current bill is paid if due soon.
- Ask when the draft will begin.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form.
- Monitor your first drafted bill to confirm setup worked.
Athens Utilities Kiosk and Approved Bank Payment Options
The official FAQ says customers may pay at approved banks with cash or check and must have the bill with them. The FAQ lists Citizens Bank and First National Bank-Ardmore Branch only.
The FAQ also says there is an outside kiosk for after-hours payment. Customers who are unsure how to use the kiosk can go to Customer Accounts during office hours and ask for a demonstration.
Citizens Bank and First National Bank-Ardmore Branch only.
Cash or check only and customer must have the bill.
Available for after-hours payment; current account and billing information needed.
Visit Customer Accounts during office hours and ask for a demonstration.
New Utility Service or Change of Address in Athens AL
The official Customer Accounts page says Customer Accounts is the office to sign up for new services or a change of address for your service.
Call Customer Accounts
Call 256-233-8750 before visiting so you know what documents and deposits may be required.
Prepare service address
Keep the full service address, account holder name, move-in date and contact information ready.
Ask about deposits and timing
For some services, deposits or documents may be required. Ask how long setup or address change will take.
Save confirmation
Keep account number, start date, deposit receipt and staff instructions for your records.
Athens Water & Sewer Department Contact
Athens Water Services is a division of City of Athens Utilities. The official Water & Sewer Department page says the system provides water service to approximately 10,600 customers and sewerage service to approximately 7,200 customers.
1806 Wilkinson Street
Athens, AL 35611
To report an outage or utility issue, call 256-232-1440.
For bill payment/account service, call Customer Accounts at 256-233-8750.
Athens Water or Sewer Bill Adjustment Forms
The official Customer Accounts page links to customer forms including a Water Bill Adjustment Request Form, Sanitary Sewer Bill Adjustment form and Sanitary Sewer One-exception form.
Before requesting a bill adjustment
- Fix the leak or problem first if applicable.
- Keep plumber receipt, repair date and photos if available.
- Write down the affected billing period.
- Call Customer Accounts to confirm which form applies.
- Keep a copy of the submitted request.
Athens Utilities Payment Center and Water Department Map
For in-person payments, use Customer Accounts Payment Center, 105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611. For Water & Sewer Department matters, use 1806 Wilkinson Street, Athens, AL 35611.
Athens Utilities Customer Accounts Payment Center
105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Athens AL Water Department Phone Numbers, Address and Hours
Use this table when you need to pay, call, visit, start service, report an outage, use bank draft, or find the correct Athens Utilities contact.
| Need | Official detail | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Online utility bill payment | Athens Utilities InvoiceCloud portal | Use for one-time or recurring online payment. Vendor fee applies. |
| Customer Accounts | 256-233-8750 | Call for billing, utility account service, new service and address change. |
| Phone payment | 1-855-760-0921 | Use account information from bill. Vendor fee applies. |
| Payment Center | 105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611 | Pay in person with current bill during office hours. |
| Customer Accounts hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Call or visit during business hours. Offices close on designated City holidays. |
| Water & Sewer Department | 1806 Wilkinson Street, Athens, AL 35611 | Use for Water & Sewer Department matters, not routine payment desk. |
| Outage or utility issue | 256-232-1440 | Use for outage reporting and utility issues involving electric, gas or water services. |
| Scam call concern | 256-233-8750 | Hang up and call Athens Utilities directly. |
Official Athens AL Water Bill Links and Resources
Use these official resources first. They help avoid fake payment pages, wrong phone numbers, outdated payment addresses and utility scam confusion.
💳 Online Payment Portal
Official Athens Utilities online payment portal through InvoiceCloud.
Open Payment Portal🧾 Customer Accounts
Official City page for bill payment, account service, bank draft, mail, phone and in-person payment details.
Open Customer Accounts💧 Water & Sewer Department
Official page for Athens Water Services, rates, documents and Water & Sewer contact.
Open Water & Sewer☎️ Department Phone Numbers
Official City page listing Customer Accounts and outage/utility issue numbers.
Open Phone Numbers❓ Payment FAQ
Official FAQ explaining online, phone, in-person, bank, kiosk and bank draft options.
Open Payment FAQ☎️ Customer Accounts
Call for billing, account service, new service, address change and scam-call concerns.
Call 256-233-8750FAQs About Athens AL Water Department Bill Pay
How do I pay my Athens AL water bill online?
Use the official Athens Utilities online payment portal linked from the City Customer Accounts page. You need account information from your current bill, and the vendor charges a $4.50 fee.
What is the Athens Utilities Customer Accounts phone number?
Call Customer Accounts at 256-233-8750 for bill payment, utility account service, new service and change of address.
What is the Athens Utilities phone payment number?
Athens Utilities lists phone payment at 1-855-760-0921. You need account information and the vendor charges a $5.25 fee.
Where can I pay my Athens Utilities bill in person?
Pay in person at the Customer Accounts Payment Center at 105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611. Bring your current bill.
What are Athens Utilities Customer Accounts office hours?
Customer Accounts office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Offices are closed on designated City holidays.
Is Athens Utilities bank draft free?
Yes. Athens Utilities says bank draft has no fee and the bill amount comes out of the customer’s account the day before the bill is due.
Who do I call for Athens AL water outage or utility issue?
To report an outage or utility issue, call 256-232-1440.
Where is the Athens Water & Sewer Department located?
The Water & Sewer Department address is 1806 Wilkinson Street, Athens, AL 35611.
Can I pay my Athens Utilities bill at a bank?
The official FAQ lists Citizens Bank and First National Bank-Ardmore Branch only. Payments must be cash or check and you must have the bill with you.
Is this the official City of Athens website?
No. This is an independent informational guide. Use the official City of Athens and Athens Utilities links in this article before entering payment or account details.
Best Way to Pay Athens AL Water Department Bill in 2026
The best normal payment route is the official Athens Utilities online payment portal. Keep your account information ready and review the vendor fee before submitting.
For billing or account help, call 256-233-8750. For phone payment, call 1-855-760-0921. For outage or utility issues, call 256-232-1440. For in-person payment, visit 105 W. Green Street, Athens, AL 35611 during Monday–Friday business hours.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not the City of Athens, Athens Utilities, Athens Water Services, InvoiceCloud, or a payment processor. Payment links, phone numbers, vendor fees, bank draft rules, payment locations, office hours, utility policies and service procedures can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Athens Utilities before acting.
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