Pay Water Bill DeKalb County GA – Login, Phone Number, Dispute, New Service & Emergency Help

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DeKalb County water and sewer billing guide – verified August 8, 2026

Pay a DeKalb County GA Water Bill, Check 2026 Rates and Fix Account Problems

Use the official DeKalb County customer portal to pay online, use Quick Pay, review Smart Meter usage, check payment history, or manage multiple water and sewer accounts without using an unofficial bill-pay site.

This guide also covers phone and mail payments, the current 2026 rate sheet, new service, bill disputes, WRAP assistance, septic-account checks, high-usage troubleshooting and the 24-hour water and sewer emergency line.

Pay Bill or Open Portal Official Billing Page Billing Customer Service 24-Hour Emergency
Online portal myaccount.dekalbcountyga.gov
Pay by phone 404-371-6294
Billing questions 404-378-4475
Emergency 770-270-6243
Walk-in office 4572 Memorial Dr, Suite 200
2026 rates Effective January 1, 2026
Important 2026 correction

Use the 2026 Rate Sheet, Not the Older Average-Usage Table

DeKalb County’s live Services & Billing page still displays household examples using older rates such as $2.16 per 1,000 gallons for the first water tier and $11.34 per 1,000 gallons for sewer. The County’s newer official 2026 rate sheet lists higher rates effective January 1, 2026.

For current billing: use the official 2026 rate sheet as the controlling source for rate calculations. The older household examples on the Services & Billing page should not be treated as current 2026 totals.

Choose the DeKalb Water Bill Task You Need

Official online payment workflow

How to Pay a DeKalb County GA Water Bill Online

Open the official customer portal. Use myaccount.dekalbcountyga.gov. The County’s current bill-pay page points water and sewer customers to this portal.
Choose login, registration or Quick Pay. Quick Pay is useful for a one-time payment. Register when you want Smart Meter usage, transaction history, automatic-payment tools or multiple-account management.
Use the account number from your current bill. The newer billing system changed account numbers. If an old account number fails, use the newer number printed on the current statement.
Verify the service address and balance. Do not continue if the property or amount does not match your account.
Review the payment method and final total. The County’s new billing-system announcement states that customers are not charged a fee for online or phone payments, but still review the final payment screen before submitting.
Save confirmation. Keep the email, confirmation number or screenshot until the portal shows that the payment posted.
Portal safety: start from dekalbcountyga.gov or myaccount.dekalbcountyga.gov. Avoid search ads or third-party bill-pay pages that are not linked by the County.
DeKalb County water service portal showing login, Quick Pay, sign up and new service options
Official DeKalb County portal screenshot showing account login, Quick Pay, sign-up tools and new-service access. The live portal layout can change.
Choose by urgency

DeKalb County Water Bill Payment Options

Method Official detail Best use
Online portal / Quick Pay Official customer portal; County billing-system update says no customer fee Fast payment, account history and usage tools
Phone 404-371-6294 Phone-based payment when web access is inconvenient
In person 4572 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Decatur, GA 30032 Payment plus account or billing help
Mail DeKalb County Finance, PO Box 71224, Charlotte, NC 28272-1224 Non-urgent check or money-order payment
Urgent account: do not rely on mail when a due date, dispute deadline or shutoff problem is close. Use the portal or call billing so you can confirm what is required.
Account login and Smart Meter tools

What You Can Do Inside the DeKalb Water Customer Portal

View and pay bills See current charges and submit online payment through the official account.
Use Quick Pay Pay a bill without using the full registered-account workflow.
Check Smart Meter consumption Use usage information to investigate a high bill or possible leak.
Review payment history Confirm whether an earlier payment posted before paying again.
Analyze and download usage Compare water use over time and save records for a billing dispute.
Manage multiple accounts Useful for property managers, landlords or customers responsible for several service addresses.
Old login not working? DeKalb launched a new billing system in 2024 and required customers to use new account numbers. If you still rely on an older account number or old paperless settings, use the current bill and recheck your registration.
Current rate sheet

DeKalb County Water and Sewer Rates Effective January 1, 2026

For an existing residential customer with a 3/4-inch meter, the 2026 rate sheet uses tiered water charges, a sewer commodity charge and monthly readiness-to-serve fees.

Water commodity rates

Monthly use 3/4-inch meter rate
0-2,000 gallons $2.77 per 1,000 gallons
2,001-10,000 gallons $3.95 per 1,000 gallons
10,001-20,000 gallons $5.90 per 1,000 gallons
Over 20,001 gallons $10.36 per 1,000 gallons

Common 2026 charges

Charge 2026 amount
Water readiness, 3/4-inch or less $3.64/month
Sewer commodity $14.54 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer readiness, 3/4-inch or less $8.84/month
Irrigation commodity $10.36 per 1,000 gallons

Worked 2026 Residential Examples

Example monthly use Water Sewer Estimated total
3,000 gallons $13.13 $52.46 $65.59
6,000 gallons $24.98 $96.08 $121.06
9,000 gallons $36.83 $139.70 $176.53
12,000 gallons $52.58 $183.32 $235.90
Example assumptions: 3/4-inch meter, both water and sewer service, no prior balance, late charge, special fee, irrigation account or other adjustment. DeKalb states that septic-tank customers are not charged sewer service.

Open the official 2026 Water and Sewer Rate Sheet.

Moving or opening an account

How to Start DeKalb County Water and Sewer Service

Application route Use the official customer portal or contact Utility Customer Operations. New-service email: newwaterservice@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Application fee The 2026 service application and rate sheet list a non-refundable $20 new-account application fee.
Restoration timing The current service application warns that when water is off, restoration may take up to five business days after processing.
Trip charge The current 2026 application lists a $50 additional trip charge when another trip to the property is required.
Turn-on fee The 2026 rate sheet lists a $45 service turn-on charge.
Turn fixtures off The application tells customers to turn off faucets and fixtures or have someone present to check for leaks when water is restored.
Apply at the right time: the current 2026 application says it cannot be submitted more than seven business days in advance. Confirm the requested service date before submitting.

Open DeKalb billing, new service and meter reading inquiries.

Bill looks wrong

How to Dispute a DeKalb County Water Bill

File before the due date. DeKalb says the dispute must be filed before the bill due date to avoid late fees or disconnection related to the disputed balance.
Prepare account details. Have the service address, billing account number, phone number, billing periods disputed and amount in dispute ready.
Submit online, by email or by mail. Use the official form, email customerassurance@dekalbcountyga.gov, or mail Utility Customer Operations, Attn: Customer Service, 4572 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Decatur, GA 30032.
Pay the undisputed portion. The County says the amount formally disputed does not need to be paid while the dispute is pending, but all undisputed charges still must be paid by the due date.
Watch for acknowledgment. DeKalb says it will acknowledge receipt within 10 business days.
Act after resolution. After the County resolves the dispute, pay the resolved balance within 10 calendar days or contact 404-378-4475 for payment arrangements.

Open the official Water Billing Dispute Request Form.

Before you dispute

High DeKalb Water Bill Checklist

Compare Smart Meter usage Look for the date usage increased rather than focusing only on the dollar total.
Check toilets A running toilet can waste large amounts of water without a visible floor leak.
Inspect irrigation Look for broken heads, timer changes, wet spots and seasonal watering.
Check estimated or corrected reads A later actual reading can change the following bill.
Separate rate increase from usage Use the January 1, 2026 rate sheet before assuming the meter is wrong.
Check septic status If the property uses a septic tank, review whether sewer charges appear because DeKalb says septic customers are not charged sewer service.
Best dispute evidence: usage screenshots, earlier bills, plumber invoice, repair date, photos, meter-reading notes and a short timeline explaining when the increase started.
New 2026 affordability support

DeKalb Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP)

DeKalb County and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta launched the Water Rate Assistance Program to help eligible low-income households manage rising water and sewer costs. The program evaluates household income, family size and the customer’s water and sewer account.

Who it is for Eligible DeKalb County water and sewer account holders who meet the current income and household rules.
What it can do WRAP is designed to reduce qualifying water and sewer bills and help customers avoid service disconnection.
Review period The program page says completed applications are generally reviewed in about two to four weeks.
Pending application DeKalb established shutoff protections during the program rollout for qualifying customers with a pending WRAP application.
Program contact Email dekalbwaterassist@ulgatl.org.
Urgent account Call 404-378-4475 when a shutoff deadline is close or you need account-specific payment-plan guidance.

Review the current DeKalb WRAP eligibility and application steps.

Past due or disconnected

What to Do Before DeKalb Water Service Is Cut Off

Call billing first Use 404-378-4475 to ask for the current amount required, available payment-plan options and account status.
File a legitimate dispute early If part of the bill is inaccurate, file before the due date and continue paying the undisputed amount.
Apply for WRAP when eligible Do not wait until after service is off when your household may qualify for assistance.
First non-payment cut-off The 2026 rate sheet lists a $45 charge.
Subsequent non-payment cut-off The 2026 rate sheet lists a $50 charge.
Confirm restoration After payment, ask whether a separate field work order or restoration visit is required.
Water or sewer emergency

When to Call DeKalb Watershed Management at 770-270-6243

Water main break Report visible public-system leaks or water flowing in streets and rights-of-way.
Sewer backup Report sewage backing up or overflowing where County wastewater operations may be involved.
No water service Use the emergency line when a wider outage or urgent service problem is suspected.
Water quality issue Use the emergency route for urgent taste, odor, discoloration or safety concerns listed by Watershed Management.
24-hour emergency: call 770-270-6243. Emergency email is dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov, but phone is the better route for an active urgent problem.
Phone, office and mail

DeKalb County Water Bill Contact Information

Billing Customer Service 404-378-4475
Account, billing, dispute and new-service help
Pay by Phone 404-371-6294
Official phone-payment route
General Watershed 404-371-2667
General department information
24-Hour Emergency 770-270-6243
Water and sewer emergencies
Walk-in Utility Customer Operations 4572 Memorial Drive, Suite 200
Decatur, GA 30032
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Mail Water/Sewer Payment DeKalb County Finance
PO Box 71224
Charlotte, NC 28272-1224
Official final actions

DeKalb Water Bill Action Center

Pay or Manage Account Use the official customer portal, Quick Pay and Smart Meter tools. Dispute a Bill File before the due date and pay the undisputed portion. New Service or Meter Question Use the County service-request route. Apply for WRAP Help Review current assistance eligibility and application steps.
10 practical answers

Pay Water Bill DeKalb County GA FAQs

1. What is the official DeKalb County water bill payment website?

Use the DeKalb County customer portal at myaccount.dekalbcountyga.gov. The County’s current Bill Pay and Services & Billing pages point water and sewer customers to that portal.

2. Can I pay a DeKalb water bill without logging in?

The official customer portal includes Quick Pay for one-time payment. Registered users get additional tools such as usage data, payment history and multiple-account management.

3. What is the DeKalb County water bill phone payment number?

Call 404-371-6294 for the County’s water and sewer phone-payment route.

4. Is there a fee to pay a DeKalb water bill online?

DeKalb County’s billing-system announcement states that customers are not charged a fee for submitting payments online or by phone. Review the final payment screen before submitting in case payment rules change.

5. What are the current DeKalb County water and sewer rates?

The current official rate sheet is effective January 1, 2026. For a 3/4-inch meter, water begins at $2.77 per 1,000 gallons for the first 2,000 gallons, sewer is $14.54 per 1,000 gallons, and monthly readiness charges are $3.64 for water and $8.84 for sewer.

6. How do I dispute a DeKalb County water bill?

File the official Water Billing Dispute Request before the bill due date. Pay the undisputed portion by the due date. The County says it will acknowledge the dispute within 10 business days.

7. Does DeKalb charge sewer fees if my home has a septic tank?

The County’s Services & Billing page says sewer charges are not applied to customers with septic tanks. Contact billing if sewer charges appear on a septic property.

8. How do I start DeKalb County water service?

Use the customer portal or DeKalb’s new-service route. The 2026 application lists a $20 non-refundable application fee and warns that restoration can take up to five business days when water is off.

9. Is there help for a DeKalb County water bill I cannot afford?

The Water Rate Assistance Program, or WRAP, helps eligible low-income DeKalb water and sewer account holders. Contact the Urban League program and call DeKalb billing if a shutoff deadline is close.

10. What is the DeKalb County water and sewer emergency number?

Call 770-270-6243 for 24-hour water and sewer emergencies, including water main breaks, sewer backups, no water service and urgent water-quality problems.

Official-source verification

Official DeKalb County Resources Used

Customer Portal Login, Quick Pay, bill payment and account tools. Services & Billing Payment routes, disputes, emergency contacts and septic note. 2026 Rate Sheet Current water, sewer, readiness and service charges. Billing Dispute Request Deadlines, payment rule and resolution timing. Service Requests Billing, new service and meter-reading inquiries. Watershed Management Billing phone, general contact, office and 24-hour emergency line. WRAP Program Current Water Rate Assistance Program eligibility and application information.
Verified August 8, 2026: customer portal, pay-by-phone number, billing number, office, payment mailing address, 24-hour emergency number, current 2026 rate sheet, dispute rules, new-service fee, restoration timing and WRAP assistance route.

Water-Department.org is an independent informational website. It is not DeKalb County, the Department of Watershed Management, Utility Customer Operations or the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. Payments, disputes, service decisions, rate-assistance approvals and emergency dispatch must be handled through the responsible official provider.

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