Having to pay bills every month can be a real pain. But paying your Athens-Clarke County water bill online makes it fast, easy, and painless. Read on to learn all about the ACC online bill pay options and how to use them.
Overview of Online Bill Payment
The Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department offers convenient online bill payment for water and sewer accounts. This allows customers to:
- View account balances
- Check payment history
- Pay bills immediately by credit/debit card or e-check
- Set up recurring auto-pay
- Go paperless with electronic billing
Online payments can be made 24/7 through the ACC website. It only takes a few minutes to pay, so you can avoid late fees and free up your time.
Benefits of Paying Online
Paying your water bill online with Athens-Clarke County provides many great benefits:
- Convenience – Pay anytime, anywhere in just minutes from your device
- Payment options – Use credit/debit cards or e-check with no processing fee
- Reminders – Get email alerts when your bill is ready
- Savings – Avoid late payment penalties
- Organization – View payment history in one place
- Security – Payment portal uses encryption to protect your info
- Eco-friendly – Go paperless and reduce waste
With the ease of online payments, you’ll stay on top of your bill and maintain good standing.
How to Sign Up for Online Bill Pay
Signing up to pay your ACC water bill online is quick and straightforward:
- Go to ACC Online Payments
- Click on “Water & Sewer/Garbage”
- Select “Create New Account”
- Enter your ACC water account number
- Fill in your name, email, phone number
- Create a password
- Agree to the terms and submit
Once your account is registered, just log in anytime to view and pay your bill. The whole process only takes about 5 minutes.
Paying Your Water Bill Through the Online Portal
To pay your bill through the online portal:
- Log into your account
- Locate your account on the dashboard
- Click “Pay Now”
- Select payment method – credit/debit or e-check
- Enter your payment info and submit
The payment will be instantly processed and you’ll receive a confirmation email with the details Your online account home page will also update to reflect the payment,
Other Online Account Management Options
In addition to making payments, ACC’s online portal allows you to:
- View water usage and billing history
- Change account information
- Sign up for paperless billing
- Set payment reminders
- Enroll in auto-pay to have payments deducted automatically
Take advantage of these features to simplify bill management and go green by reducing paper waste,
Assistance Paying Your Water Bill
If you’re encountering financial hardship and are unable to pay your ACC water bill, assistance options are available:
- Payment arrangements – Set up a payment plan to pay over time
- Bill discounts – Low-income customers may qualify for a 30% discount
- Assistance programs – LIHEAP and Salvation Army may provide bill help
Contact the ACC Water Business Office at 706-613-3500 to learn more about these programs. They can help avoid service interruption.
Get Started with Online Bill Pay Today
Paying your water bill online is clearly the simplest, fastest route. Athens-Clarke County’s online payment portal provides a smooth convenient way to monitor and pay your bill in just minutes from anywhere. Sign up for an account today to say goodbye to checks stamps and late fees!
Water Business Office Hours:
The Water Business Office customer service is available by phone from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The lobby is open for in-person transactions from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Ways to Pay Your Bill
- Online: Create an online account and pay your water bill
- Phone: Call 706-613-3500 between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM to pay your bill by credit card over the phone
- Mail: ACC Public Utilities Water Business Office, P.O. Box 106058, Atlanta, GA 30348-6058
- Online e-check
- Bank draft (ACH)
- Dropboxes are located at the front and back of the WBO at 124 E. Hancock Ave.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program in Athens-Clarke County
FAQ
How much is water bill in Athens GA?
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Tier 1 – Annual Average (AA) AA water use is calculated at a rate of:
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$6.63 per 1,000 gallons
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Tier 2 – Up to 50% over AA Additional water use up to 50% over the AA is calculated at a rate of:
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$8.29 per 1,000 gallons
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How do I pay a stormwater bill in Athens-Clarke County?
A 3% merchant fee is collected for the service that does not go to Athens-Clarke County. Pay stormwater utility fees online. Pay bills online with a credit card. Create a WaterSmart account and click on “Pay Bill” to be directed to the online payment page. There is no fee for paying with a credit card.
How do I pay property taxes in Athens-Clarke County?
Pay property taxes through the Tax Commissioner’s website. A 3% merchant fee is collected for the service that does not go to Athens-Clarke County. Pay stormwater utility fees online. Pay bills online with a credit card. Create a WaterSmart account and click on “Pay Bill” to be directed to the online payment page.
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Pay parking tickets through the Downtown Athens Parking System. Pay probation fees online. Pay pre-trial diversion fees online. Pay property taxes through the Tax Commissioner’s website. A 3% merchant fee is collected for the service that does not go to Athens-Clarke County. Pay stormwater utility fees online. Pay bills online with a credit card.