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NewHomeInformation on opening new water, sewer or power service accounts, including how to connect to city services, obtain street lighting, or obtain water service to a community garden. Contact information for closing accounts, call: 645-8276 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Employees Wear Photo ID Badges

If someone identifies themselves as a city employee and asks to enter your home or provide a water sample, please ask to see their employee identification. Our employees wear a photo ID badge, a city-issued uniform or shirt and would also be driving a city vehicle.

ATTN: Pet Owners

Due to an increase in dog bites this year, you may be asked to secure your pet when our utility workers come to your home. Restraining your pets protects them & our staff.

Meter Reading & Bill Calculation

It is recommended you check the meter and remote reader at least once a year, taking the reading from each device to compare with one another.

Learn how to find and read your meter and calculate bills. This is especially useful if you receive an unusually high or low bill. Also, learn where the shut-off valve is; you may need this in an emergency if you have a water leak.

Winter Features

Learn about: cold weather energy savings (and how to get a rebate for a programmable thermostat), what to do if your pipes freeze (& how to prevent it), water main breaks, sledding & outdoor activities, mulching your garden for winter with Com-Til (while we still have temperate weather), keeping storm drains clear & more.

Utility Discount Programs

Customers who participate in assistance programs such as Heap, Medicaid, food stamps & public housing may be eligible for a discount on their water/sewer bills.

Seniors age 60 and older with limited income may also qualify for a discount on electricity & water bills.

Water Facts

Less than 1% of the world’s fresh water supply is available for human consumption. 

Water is the original health beverage; it contains no fat, calories or cholesterol.

60% of an adult’s body is water.

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New Water, Sewer & Electricity Service - for Property Owners

I just bought a house and need to start water/sewer (or electricity) service.

Our Customer Service Center can assist you with starting up new service. They will need to get some information from you and obtain a meter reading from the property. The number is 645-8276. Representatives are available to take your call Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


New Water and Sewer Service - for Tenants

I just leased a house (or purchased on land contract) and need to start water/sewer service.

You will need to complete and sign a Tenant Billing Agreement with the property owner in order to be directly billed; the property owner will receive a copy of all bills. Our Customer Service Center can assist you. The number is 645-8276. Representatives are available to take your call Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Obtaining Water Service

To verify if a property is eligible for water service from the City of Columbus, please contact the Sales Office at (614) 645-7330. 
Includes associated forms required for connecting to city water service and a schedule of the fees.

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Obtaining Sanitary Sewer Service

To verify if a property is eligible for sanitary sewer service from the City of Columbus, please contact DOSD's Permit Desk (614) 645-7490, in person at 910 Dublin Rd., 3rd Floor or E-mail your question.

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Obtaining Water Service in a Community Garden

Learn how to obtain water service to get a garden started in your community and the potential cost that may be incurred.


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Connect to City Power - Service Area Map

General Service Territory - Electricity

If you live or operate a business within the green shaded boundaries of our general service territory we may be able to provide your electric service. Contact customer development at 645-7216 or Customer Service at 645-7360. NOTE: the map is only a general outline -  our representatives will be able to determine if you are within our service territory.

View Service Area Map by Zip Code 


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Request Neighborhood Street Lighting

There are two programs neighborhoods can participate in to request street lights: standard wood poles or decorative street lights. Due to funding limitations a waiting list currently exists in both programs; however, neighborhoods can still apply to get on the list.


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Water & Sewer Contract Communities

DPU provides water & sewer service to over 20 communities in addition to Columbus through contractual agreements. Many of the customers in these communities receive a bill from Columbus. Other municipalities buy water in bulk from Columbus and handle their own billing (master metered communities).


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Public Utilities

910 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
Office : (614) 645-8276
Email : Public Utilities
More Information: Pay Online
Office Hours:
Phones: 7am - 6pm Weekdays & Payment Office: 7:30am - 5pm 

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