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Information for New Customers

New Account Checklist

New customers should apply in person and present the following information to open a new account. Each water meter is assigned to a "customer of record," which is the person responsible for the bill.

Residential Customers

  • A Valid Picture I.D. (State I.D. Or License)
  • Social Security Number
  • Proof of Occupancy (Examples listed below)
    • Damage Deposit Receipt
    • Lease
    • Act of Sale
    • Landlord’s Statement

Commercial Customers

  • Applications for service for businesses or companies must bear the name and signature of an agent or officer representing the business or company.

Anyone Applying for Another Individual Must Also Bring

  • A signed letter of authorization from the customer
  • A Valid Picture I.D. (State I.D. or License) for the customer
  • A Valid Picture I.D. (State I.D. or License) for the person applying for the customer

This page was last modified on Feb 2, 2024

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