Biller name
Columbus Light & Water
HQ: Columbus, MS
Legal name
City of Columbus Light & Water Department
Website
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Columbus Light & Water Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | (662) 328-7192 |
| Emergency / Outage | (662) 243-7440 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbus-lw.com · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Columbus Light & Water
Columbus Light and Water provides electric, water, and sewer service to Columbus, Mississippi. The utility serves residential and business customers and draws its water supply from wells in the lower Tuscaloosa Aquifer.
Columbus Light and Water bills commonly include electric charges, water charges, and sewer charges. Deferit is unaffiliated with Columbus Light and Water.
How to Pay Your Columbus Light & Water Bill
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
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Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbus-lw.com.
| Columbus Light & Water payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Columbus Light & Water'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 Columbus Light & Water offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Columbus Light & Water 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 Columbus Light & Water 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 Columbus Light & Water'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 Columbus Light & Water 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 | Columbus Light & Water bills only | Columbus Light & Water 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 Columbus Light & Water
Can I use Deferit to pay my Columbus Light & Water bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Columbus Light & Water bill amount in Deferit and we pay Columbus Light & Water in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Columbus Light & Water accept? ›
Columbus Light & Water typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit columbus-lw.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Columbus Light & Water offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Columbus Light & Water's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Columbus Light & Water bill on time? ›
Contact Columbus Light & Water 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