Batesville Water Utilities Help Desk for Bills, Login, Service and Water Problems
Use this guide to pay a Batesville Water Utilities bill, create the new Invoice Cloud login, call the water office, avoid old payment links, start or stop service, handle a disconnect notice, check for leaks, find water-quality reports, and confirm whether your account is Batesville, Pfeiffer, Bethesda or another local water system.
Start Here: Pick the Exact Batesville Utility Task
Searcher intent |
Best official route |
Have ready |
Do not miss |
|---|---|---|---|
Pay online now |
Utility account number, customer information from bill, payment method. |
Invoice Cloud offers One Time Pay with no registration required. |
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Create a new login |
Open Invoice Cloud and choose Register. |
Email address, account details, password, preferred payment method. |
Old saved links and old login profiles from the previous system are no longer active. |
Pay by phone |
Account number and payment method. |
This is the current pay-by-phone number shown in the City’s 2026 Invoice Cloud notice and Invoice Cloud portal. |
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Ask billing/account question |
Account number, service address, bill copy, payment receipt. |
Use the office number for reconnection scheduling, new-service questions, account status and billing confusion. |
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Pay in person |
Batesville Municipal Building, 500 E. Main Street. |
Bill/account number; accepted in-office payment method. |
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. The City says Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted in office. |
Use kiosk / drive-through |
Drive-through / 24-hour kiosk behind or near the municipal building payment area. |
Account number and payment method. |
Older official payment instructions describe a 24-hour kiosk just past the drive-through window. Confirm current operation with 870-698-2415 if payment is urgent. |
Start Batesville service |
Completed form, rental/lease agreement, enlarged driver’s license copy, deposit/signature step. |
If you are more than about 1.5 hours away, email required documents to newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov, then come in to sign the deposit slip after arrival. |
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After-hours utility emergency |
Exact address, cross street, water leak/no-water/sewer concern, safety issue. |
Use phone for emergencies. Do not rely on online payment or email for urgent leaks. |
2026 payment-system warning: Batesville Water Utility moved to Invoice Cloud. If a saved browser bookmark, old Municipal Online Payments profile, or older pay-by-phone number fails, start from the City website or Invoice Cloud link above.
Official Batesville Water Utilities Contact Box
Batesville Water Utility
Water office phone: 870-698-2415
After-hours utility emergency: 870-698-2444
Main City phone: 870-698-2400
Office / Municipal Building
Batesville Municipal Building
500 E. Main Street
Historic Downtown
Batesville, AR 72501
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Mail / Documents
Payment / utility mailing:
Batesville Water Utility
P.O. Box 2375
Batesville, AR 72503-2375
New-service email:
newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov
Local provider check: The City’s utilities page also lists Pfeiffer Public Water Authority, Bethesda water quality reports, and Rock-Moore water reports. Use your bill/provider name before paying, because not every Batesville-area water account uses the same rate sheet or report.
Pay Bill and Login: Invoice Cloud Steps
One Time Pay
Choose Pay Now in Invoice Cloud. No registration is required for a one-time payment.
Register account
Create a new Invoice Cloud profile for extended features, future payments and account access.
Phone payment
Call 888-332-1563 to pay by phone through the current system.
Office help
Call 870-698-2415 if the portal, account lookup or payment posting does not work.
Payment method |
Official detail |
Best for |
Important warning |
|---|---|---|---|
Invoice Cloud One Time Pay |
No registration required. It is the fastest online route when you have your account details. |
Monthly one-time payment. |
Make sure the page says City of Batesville, AR before entering payment data. |
Invoice Cloud registered account |
Use Register to create a new online account after the 2026 platform change. |
Customers who want saved access, extended features and future online management. |
Old saved login profiles from the previous vendor are no longer active. |
Credit/debit card |
Invoice Cloud lists Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and wallet-style options. |
Fast electronic payment. |
Card convenience fee is 2.65% with a $2.00 minimum. |
E-check / ACH |
Invoice Cloud lists e-check payment. |
Bank-account payment. |
E-check convenience fee is $1.50. |
Phone payment |
Current City/Invoice Cloud phone payment number is 888-332-1563. |
Users who prefer phone payment or cannot access website. |
Keep confirmation number. If payment is for reconnection, call the office after paying. |
Bank draft |
City payment-option materials describe bank draft as a no-fee route using an in-house bank draft form and voided check. |
Customers who want automatic monthly payment outside one-time portal payments. |
Older payment sheet says accounts draft on the 10th or next business day if the 10th falls on a weekend/holiday. Confirm setup with the water office. |
Through your bank |
Older City payment-option sheet says bank bill-pay can take up to two weeks. |
Customers using their own bank’s online bill-pay service. |
Include correct 10-digit utility account number, matching account name, service address and mailing address. |
Office / drive-through / kiosk |
Office accepts in-person payments Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. Older City sheet also describes a 24-hour kiosk near the drive-through. |
Cash/check/card users or urgent payment proof. |
For disconnect/reconnect risk, pay early and call 870-698-2415 to verify what posts in time. |
Official payment links:
Invoice Cloud Transition: What Changed in 2026?
Old profiles inactive
The City notice says old saved links or old login profiles from the previous payment system will no longer be active.
New account needed
Create a new online account if you want registered online services. One Time Pay remains available for quick payment.
Phone line changed
Use the current pay-by-phone number, 888-332-1563, unless the water office gives you a different instruction for a specific account issue.
If you see an old Batesville Municipal Online Payments page: do not assume it is the current route. The City’s 2026 notice says the new payment platform is Invoice Cloud. Use the City homepage link or Invoice Cloud link, then call 870-698-2415 if anything looks inconsistent.
Start, Stop, Transfer or Set Up Batesville Water Service
Starting service from nearby
- Visit or contact Batesville Water Utility at 500 E. Main Street.
- Ask which form applies: residential, commercial or cleaning deposit release.
- Prepare identification, service address and lease/rental agreement if applicable.
- Ask what deposit and connection fee apply before moving day.
- Get account number before setting up online payment.
Starting service from far away
- If you are more than about 1.5 hours away, use the Residential Utility Release Form route.
- Email the completed form to newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov.
- Attach rental/lease agreement if applicable.
- Attach an enlarged copy of your driver’s license.
- After arriving, come to the office to sign the deposit slip.
Stopping or changing service
- Call 870-698-2415 before moving out.
- Provide account number and service address.
- Give final service date and forwarding address.
- Ask how the deposit will be transferred, applied to final bill or refunded.
- Keep final confirmation until the account closes.
Form / situation | Use for | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|
Residential Utility Release Form | Residential start/transfer when the customer cannot visit immediately. | Complete form, attach lease if needed, attach enlarged driver’s license copy, email to newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov. |
Commercial Utility Release Form | Business/commercial water utility account setup. | Use the City Utilities page and call before submitting to confirm deposit, business documentation and timing. |
Cleaning Deposit Utility Release Form | Temporary utility release for cleaning/move-out situations. | Confirm dates and deposit requirements with 870-698-2415. |
Bank Draft Form | Automatic draft setup for water bill payment. | Ask whether the form must be completed in office and whether a voided check is required. |
Deposit slip signature | Final in-person step after remote new-service setup. | Go to the office after arrival; service setup may not be fully complete without required signature. |
Past Due, Late Charge, Disconnect List and Reconnection
Past due timing
Official Batesville materials state bills are considered past due after the 20th of the month.
Late charge
Older official rate materials list a 10% late charge added to the past-due balance.
Reconnect fee
Official payment-system notes reference a $40 reconnect fee after disconnection.
Call after payment
If service is disconnected, pay first, then call 870-698-2415 so staff can schedule reconnection.
Situation | What official materials say | Best user action |
|---|---|---|
Trying to avoid late notification | Older payment-system notice warned to pay up to two days before the 20th deadline to avoid late notification. | Pay before the 20th and save confirmation. |
Trying to avoid disconnection | Older payment-system notice warned to pay online, kiosk or phone two days before the first Monday of the month to avoid disconnection processing. | Do not wait until disconnection morning; call the office if payment is close to deadline. |
Account found on disconnect list | Official notice says an additional $20 list fee may be added that morning. | Ask for the exact total due, not only the amount shown on an older bill. |
Water already disconnected | Payment must show paid past-due balance and reconnection charges. | Pay through current official route, then call 870-698-2415 for reconnection scheduling. |
Payment made after 5 PM | Older notice states the utility no longer reconnects after 5 PM on weekdays or over the weekend. | Plan for next working-day reconnection unless staff says otherwise. |
Customer not at property | Official notice says customer must be on location or reconnection may be delayed to prevent damage from unknown use/leakage. | Be present and make sure faucets/fixtures are off before service is restored. |
Rates, Deposits and Fees: What to Verify Before You Pay
Batesville’s rate documents can change by year, meter size, inside/outside city status, sewer calculation and service type. Use the current “Batesville Rates and Regulations” PDF from the City page before publishing exact bill estimates or advising a customer about a specific rate.
Water
Rate sheet separates first 1,000-gallon minimum charges by meter size and inside/outside city status.
Sewer
Official materials describe residential sewer billing using winter averaging from December through March when available.
Garbage / tax
Utility bills may include garbage-related lines and tax; do not assume the entire bill is water use.
Deposits / fees
Check current rate PDF for homeowner, rental/lease, connect, after-hours connect, collection, reconnect and returned-check fees.
Bill/rate item | Why it matters | What to check |
|---|---|---|
Meter size | Larger meters have higher minimum water charges. | Find meter size on bill or ask the office. |
Inside vs. outside city | Rate sheets commonly list different city/outside-city amounts. | Confirm account classification before estimating bill. |
First 1,000 gallons | Minimum charge applies even when usage is low. | Compare minimum line to current rate PDF. |
Additional usage tiers | Higher gallons are priced by rate tiers in the official schedule. | Compare gallons used, not just total dollars. |
Sewer winter average | High winter usage can raise sewer billing after averaging. | Review December-March usage before disputing sewer increase. |
Deposit | Deposit may transfer to a new residence or apply to final bill when disconnected. | Ask how deposit/refund is handled before moving out. |
Returned payment | Returned check/payment fee may apply and can affect account standing. | Use confirmed funds if account is close to disconnect. |
Garbage/recycling | Official rate materials mention garbage and recycling contact items. | Review every line item before blaming water consumption. |
High Bill, Leak Check and Sewer Average Clues
Meter leak dial
The City’s leak-check sheet says the small red gear-shaped dial turns only when water is going through the meter.
Running toilet
The City warns that high bills are often caused by running toilets and a stuck flapper can leak huge amounts quickly.
Service profile
Official leak sheet says the utility can profile water service to determine when water flowed through the meter, with a nominal $20 fee.
Sewer average
High sewer usage after April may come from December-March winter usage being re-averaged.
High-bill clue | What to check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
Leak dial moving when everything is off | Turn off faucets, tubs, washing machine hookups and all fixtures, then watch the red gear-shaped dial. | If the dial turns, water is flowing somewhere at the residence. |
Toilet flapper stuck open | Check flapper, chain and valve settings. | Replace flapper, adjust chain or valve and save repair date. |
Wet or greener yard area | Look between house and meter for wet/green spots. | Call a plumber if the service line to the house appears to be leaking. |
Water heater issue | Check hot-water heater, blow-off pipe and tank bottom for rust/leak signs. | Repair T&P valve or water heater issue quickly. |
Neighbor/outside faucet use | Check hose bibs and outside faucets; look for someone using outside water. | Turn off or repair faucet; secure outside use if needed. |
Extra people / yard watering / animals | High use in one month may come from guests, outdoor watering, garden or animals. | Compare usage period and service-end date before disputing. |
Unexplained usage | Ask utility to profile your service if basic checks do not explain the bill. | Call 870-698-2415 and ask about the service-profile option and fee. |
Water Quality, White River Source and Lead-Service-Line Notices
Annual water report
The Arkansas Department of Health publishes Batesville Water Utilities’ annual drinking water quality report.
Water source
The 2025 report says Batesville’s source is surface water from the White River, Lake Unico.
Water questions
The 2025 report lists Michael McDaniel, Superintendent, at 870-698-2444 for questions about the report or utility.
Water-quality topic | What users should know | Action |
|---|---|---|
Source water | 2025 CCR identifies the drinking-water source as surface water from White River / Lake Unico. | Read the current CCR before making source-water claims. |
Source vulnerability | The CCR says Arkansas Department of Health completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment and Batesville’s source was determined to have low susceptibility to contamination. | Request assessment summary from the utility office if needed. |
Lead and copper | The CCR says lead/copper tap monitoring had 30 sites sampled and zero sites over the action level in the last monitoring period shown. | Use current report values and ask office for service-line inventory if concerned. |
Service-line inventory | The CCR states the utility developed a service-line inventory to identify potential lead service lines and that a copy is available from the office upon request. | Call 870-698-2415 or 870-698-2444 to ask how to check your address. |
Pre-1989 service lines | The City notice says Batesville and Pfeiffer are contacting homes that may have lead in service lines from meter to house if installed before 1989. | Respond to City outreach and review Arkansas Department of Health lead notice. |
Public meetings | The 2025 CCR says public meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:15 PM at City Hall, 500 E. Main Street. | Attend if you want to stay informed about water utility decisions. |
Batesville, Pfeiffer, Bethesda or Rock-Moore? Check the Name on the Bill
Why this matters: The City Utilities page groups multiple local water-related resources. Payment, rates and water-quality reports may differ by system. Always match the provider name on the bill before paying or quoting rates.
Provider / clue | Why it matters | Best action |
|---|---|---|
Batesville Water Utility | Main City utility office, Invoice Cloud payment route and Batesville rates/regulations. | Use City of Batesville Invoice Cloud and call 870-698-2415. |
Pfeiffer Public Water Authority | City page lists separate Pfeiffer user agreement, agriculture/farm rates, district rate sheets and bank draft form. | Use Pfeiffer-specific forms and rate documents before paying or estimating. |
Bethesda Water Utilities | City page links a separate annual water analysis report. | Use Bethesda CCR if your bill/system says Bethesda. |
Rock-Moore Water Authority | City page links Rock-Moore CCR; rate notes may differ depending on account status. | Confirm provider before using Batesville rates. |
Moving to the Pfeiffer area | City page gives similar remote-start instructions for Pfeiffer: residential form, lease, enlarged driver’s license, email to newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov, then sign deposit slip in office. | Use correct Pfeiffer documents and ask office to confirm which system serves the address. |
Before You Call: Prepare These Details
Call reason | Prepare first | Ask this exact question |
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Payment did not post | Account number, amount, method, confirmation number, date/time. | “Did this payment post, and is my account protected from late or disconnect action?” |
New Invoice Cloud account | Bill copy, email address, account number, service address. | “Which account details do I need to register in Invoice Cloud?” |
Disconnected service | Full balance, reconnect fee, receipt, location availability. | “What total must show paid before reconnection, and must I be at the property?” |
Start service | Form, ID copy, lease/rental agreement, deposit question. | “Have you received my new-service documents, and when must I sign the deposit slip?” |
Stop service | Account number, final date, forwarding address. | “Will my deposit transfer, apply to final bill or be refunded?” |
High bill | Current/prior bills, meter dial check, toilet/flapper check, repair date. | “Can you profile my service and tell me when water flowed through the meter?” |
Water quality / lead line | Address, service-line age if known, water concern, CCR question. | “How can I review the service-line inventory for my address?” |
Batesville Water Utilities Map, Office and Contact Routes
Place / route | Address / phone | Use for |
|---|---|---|
Batesville Municipal Building / Water Utility Office | 500 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501 870-698-2415 | Billing, payment help, new service, stop service, reconnection scheduling, forms. |
Payment mailing address | Batesville Water Utility, P.O. Box 2375, Batesville, AR 72503-2375 | Mail payment or bank bill-pay remittance address. |
Invoice Cloud online payment | invoicecloud.com/CityOfBatesvilleAR | Pay online, One Time Pay, register new online account. |
Invoice Cloud phone payment | 888-332-1563 | Current pay-by-phone route. |
After-hours utility emergency | 870-698-2444 | After-hours water utility emergency or urgent water issue. |
New-service documents | newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov | Remote new-service packet, lease agreement and driver’s license copy when instructed. |
Main City contact | 500 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501 870-698-2400 info@batesvillearkansas.gov | General City routing when the water office is not the right department. |
Batesville Water Utilities FAQ
How do I pay my Batesville Water Utilities bill online?
Use the official Invoice Cloud payment page for City of Batesville, AR. You can choose One Time Pay without registering, or create a new Invoice Cloud account for extended online features.
What is the Batesville Water Utilities phone number?
Call the Batesville water office at 870-698-2415. For after-hours utility emergencies, call 870-698-2444.
What is the Batesville water bill pay-by-phone number?
The current 2026 City notice and Invoice Cloud portal list pay-by-phone at 888-332-1563. Older payment documents may show a previous number, so use the current Invoice Cloud/City route first.
Where is the Batesville Water Utility office?
The office is at the Batesville Municipal Building, 500 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Why did my old Batesville online payment login stop working?
The City says Batesville Water Utility transitioned to Invoice Cloud. Previously saved payment links or old login profiles from the former system are no longer active, so customers who want online services need to create a new online account.
What are the Invoice Cloud payment fees?
Invoice Cloud lists a 2.65% convenience fee for credit/debit card payments with a $2.00 minimum, and a $1.50 convenience fee for e-check payments.
How do I start Batesville water service if I am moving from far away?
If you are more than about 1.5 hours away, the City says to complete the Residential Utility Release Form and email it with the rental/lease agreement and an enlarged copy of your driver’s license to newservice@batesvillearkansas.gov. Once you arrive, you must come to the office and sign the deposit slip.
What happens if my Batesville water bill is past due?
Official Batesville materials say bills are considered past due after the 20th of the month and older rate materials list a 10% late charge on past-due balance. If service is at risk, call 870-698-2415 and ask for the exact total due.
How do I check a high Batesville water bill?
Turn off all fixtures and watch the small red gear-shaped dial on the meter. If everything is off and the dial turns, water is flowing somewhere at the residence. Also check toilets, flappers, outdoor faucets, wet yard areas and the water heater.
Where does Batesville drinking water come from?
The 2025 Batesville Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report says the source is surface water from the White River, Lake Unico. The report also says the Arkansas Department of Health source-water assessment found low susceptibility to contamination.
30-Second Batesville Water Utilities Checklist
Pay online: Invoice Cloud → One Time Pay or Register → account details → payment method → save confirmation.
Call billing: 870-698-2415 for account help, reconnection scheduling, new-service questions and payment confusion.
Phone pay: 888-332-1563 through the current Invoice Cloud system.
Emergency: after-hours utility emergency number is 870-698-2444.
Visit: Batesville Municipal Building, 500 E. Main Street, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM.
New service: form + lease if applicable + enlarged driver’s license copy + deposit/signature step.
High bill: check meter leak dial, toilets, flapper chain, outside faucets, wet yard, water heater and sewer winter averaging.
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