Having access to clean, safe drinking water is something most of us take for granted. But keeping water flowing to homes and businesses takes extensive infrastructure and diligent utility management. As a customer of Tri-County Water, it’s important to pay your water bill regularly and on time.
Fortunately, Tri-County Water offers several convenient options for paying your water bill online, by phone, by mail or in person This guide will explain the simplest ways to pay your Tri-County Water bill each month.
Setting Up Online Bill Pay
The easiest way to pay your Tri-County Water bill is to set up online payments through their customer portal Here’s how to get started
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Go to the Tri-County Water website and click on “Pay Bill Online”
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On the payment page, if you haven’t already, click on “New users register here.”
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Provide your 10-digit Tri-County Water account number, email address, phone number and create a password.
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Check your email inbox for a one-time verification code and enter it to complete setup.
Once your online account is created, you can log in anytime to view your water usage, balance due and make payments.
Making One-Time Online Payments
After registering, making one-time Tri-County Water bill payments online is quick and easy:
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Log into your account and click on “Make Payment”
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Select the account you want to pay if you have multiple accounts
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Enter the payment amount and select a payment date
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Enter your debit/credit card details or bank account information
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Review the details and submit the payment
The online payment will be instantly processed and applied to your account within 1-2 business days.
Setting Up Automatic Payments
For hands-free water bill payment each month, you can establish automated payments through your Tri-County Water online account. Here’s how to set it up:
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Log into your account and click on “Auto Pay Program”
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Choose the option for automatic monthly payments
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Select the date each month for payments to be processed
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Enter your credit/debit card or bank account details
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Specify the payment amount or choose “Total Due”
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Review and submit the request to start automated payments
Now your water bill will be paid automatically each month on the date you selected. You can adjust or cancel auto-pay anytime through your online account.
Paying Over the Phone
Tri-County Water also allows customers to pay by phone using credit/debit cards or checking accounts.
To make a phone payment, call 1-855-975-3755 and select option 1. You’ll need to provide your 10-digit account number and payment details.
A convenience fee applies to phone payments, so online billing is recommended to avoid fees. But phoning in payments can still be quick when needed.
Paying by Mail
If you want to pay your Tri-County Water bill by mail, send your payment coupon from your paper bill along with a check or money order to:
Tri-County Water
647 N 7th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
Be sure to mail your payment 7-10 days before the due date to ensure it arrives on time. Payments sent to other addresses may be delayed.
Paying in Person
You can also pay your water bill in-person at the Tri-County Water office:
Tri-County Water
647 N 7th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
In-person payments can be made by cash, check or money order. An after-hours drop box is available for payments left after business hours.
Payment Tips & Reminders
Follow these tips for smooth Tri-County Water bill payment:
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Pay at least 7 days before the due date to avoid late fees
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Go paperless with e-bills to get due date reminders
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Save payment info online for faster future payments
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Set up text or email alerts for usage notifications
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Monitor your usage through your online account
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Confirm payments by checking your payment history
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Update billing address or contact information online
Online Account Management
Your Tri-County Water online account allows you to do much more than just pay bills:
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View water usage statistics and graphs
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Monitor daily and hourly consumption
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Set up leak alerts and usage notifications
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Go paperless by enrolling in e-bills
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Update account and contact information
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Submit service requests and complaints
Having access to your account online makes managing your water service quick and easy.
Contact Customer Service With Any Payment Issues
If you have any trouble with online payments, phone payments or any billing issues, Tri-County Water’s customer service team is available to help.
Reach them at 1-970-249-3369 or send an email via the Contact Form on their website. The Tri-County Water representatives can answer questions and resolve payment problems.
Convenient Online Bill Payment Is Now Available
Paying your water bill doesn’t have to be a hassle each month. Sign up for online bill pay with Tri-County Water to access fast, easy payment options. You can also enroll in automatic monthly payments for hands-free billing.
With online account access, you can monitor your water usage, set notifications, go paperless and more. Online bill payment makes managing your Tri-County Water account quick, easy and convenient.