Biller name
Columbia County Water Utility
HQ: Grovetown, GA
Legal name
Columbia County, Georgia - Water Utility Department
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Columbia County Water Utility Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | (706) 863-6928 |
| Emergency / Outage | (706) 860-2587 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbiacountyga.gov/459/Customer-ServiceBilling ·wateraccount.columbiacountyga.gov/app/contact.jsp · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Columbia County Water Utility
Columbia County Water Utility is a division of the Columbia County, Georgia government that provides water distribution and wastewater treatment services within the county. The division is organized into units including Administration, Central Laboratory, Customer Service, Distribution, Engineering, Mechanical, Meter, Water Treatment, and Wastewater Treatment. The utility states that it is not affiliated with any third-party business or website that allows people to pay their bills online or in person, and that the only official place to pay is through the Columbia County Water Utility Administration.
Columbia County Water Utility bills commonly include water consumption charges, wastewater/sewer service fees, stormwater fees, and water/sewer tap-in fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with Columbia County Water Utility.
How to Pay Your Columbia County Water Utility Bill
- Online: Pay online through the Columbia County Water Utility customer portal at wateraccount.columbiacountyga.gov (login required; a $2.50 convenience fee applies).
- Phone: Call 844-441-8021 to pay by phone (your Water Account Number is required; call (706) 863-6928 if you need to look it up).
- Mail: Mail your payment to Columbia County Water Utility, PO Box 960, Grovetown, GA 30813.
- In-Person: Pay in person at the Water Utility office, 2140 William Few Parkway, Grovetown, GA 30813, using cash, check, or Visa/Mastercard/American Express.
- Auto-Pay: Enroll in bank draft auto-pay by submitting a Bank Draft Application; Cycle 1 accounts are drafted on the 15th and Cycle 2 accounts on the 1st of each month.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbiacountyga.gov/345/Water-Stormwater-Bill ·columbiacountyga.gov/459/Customer-ServiceBilling ·columbiacountyga.gov/343/Pay-Online.
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Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbiacountyga.gov.
| Columbia County Water Utility payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Columbia County Water Utility's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If Columbia County Water Utility offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Columbia County Water Utility based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by Columbia County Water Utility at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check Columbia County Water Utility's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by Columbia County Water Utility and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
| Works for | Columbia County Water Utility bills only | Columbia County Water Utility and most other US household bills |
| Learn more → |
*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About Columbia County Water Utility
Can I use Deferit to pay my Columbia County Water Utility bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Columbia County Water Utility bill amount in Deferit and we pay Columbia County Water Utility in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Columbia County Water Utility accept? ›
Columbia County Water Utility typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit columbiacountyga.gov or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Columbia County Water Utility offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Columbia County Water Utility's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Columbia County Water Utility bill on time? ›
Contact Columbia County Water Utility directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: June 2026