Sacramento Water Utilities 2026: Bill Pay, Login & Phone

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Sacramento Water Utilities Help Desk for Bills, Login, Phone and Provider Confusion

Use this guide when you need to pay a City of Sacramento utility bill, log in to the official payment portal, call customer service, request payment help, report a water/sewer/drain issue, or figure out whether your address is actually served by Sacramento Suburban Water District, Sacramento County Water Agency, California American Water, Golden State Water, or another local provider.

In the City of Sacramento, the Department of Utilities provides drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services. Around the Sacramento region, water service can change by street, district, city limit, county area, or private utility service map.

City Bill Pay Call 916-808-5454 Provider Table Bill Help

Quick Answer: Which Sacramento Water Utility Route Should You Use?

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City billing phone916-808-5454

City service issues311 / 916-264-5011

County CUBS916-875-5555

Searcher intent	Best official action	Prepare first	Do not miss
Pay a City of Sacramento utility bill	Use the City’s Pay Your Utility Bill page, then open the authorized external payment website.	Account number, service address, payment method, email for receipt.	The City says the online payment site is authorized by the City. Start from the City page to avoid fake or outdated payment links.
Call City utilities billing/customer service	Call 916-808-5454 or email utilitiescs@cityofsacramento.org.	Bill, account number, property address, payment proof, owner/tenant details.	Hours are listed as Monday-Thursday 8 AM-4 PM and Friday 8 AM-11:30 AM, excluding holidays.
Set up or change a City utilities account	Contact City Department of Utilities customer service.	Service address, ownership/tenant details, closing or move date, mailing address.	Customer service handles new accounts, existing account changes and liens.
City water, sewer or drain service request	Call 311 or 916-264-5011.	Exact address, cross street, issue type, photos if safe, when it started.	The City lists 311 for water, sewer and drain service requests.
Late City utility bill or possible shutoff	Call 916-808-5454 before the account becomes more past due.	Past-due notice, account number, amount you can pay, confirmation numbers.	City policy says customers more than two months past due may be subject to water shutoff.
Sacramento County utility bill	Use Sacramento County CUBS / My Utilities, or call 916-875-5555.	Parcel/service address, CUBS account, billed services shown on statement.	CUBS bills and collects for refuse, water, sewer and stormwater drainage agencies depending on location.
Sacramento Suburban Water District bill	Use SSWD Customer Portal or call 916-972-7171.	Account number and name exactly as shown on SSWD bill.	SSWD also uses 916-972-7171 for after-hours emergency routing through an answering service.
Not sure who provides water	Check your bill, service address, Sacramento County provider clues, and local provider maps.	Street address, ZIP, subdivision, city limit status, bill logo, landlord/HOA info.	Sacramento County Water Agency FAQ says there are more than 25 individual water providers in Sacramento County.

Safe-payment warning: Sacramento has multiple water providers. Do not pay a page just because it says “Sacramento water.” Match the provider name on your bill: City of Sacramento, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Sacramento County Water Agency, California American Water, Golden State Water, Carmichael Water District, Citrus Heights Water District, Folsom, or another local agency.

City of Sacramento Utilities: Official Bill Pay, Login and Phone

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Customer Service

Phone: 916-808-5454
Email: utilitiescs@cityofsacramento.org

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-4 PM; Friday, 8 AM-11:30 AM, excluding holidays.

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Office / Mailing Address

City of Sacramento Department of Utilities
1395 35th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95822

Use for utility billing correspondence, financial assistance forms and customer-service visit planning.

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Service Requests

Water, sewer and drain service: call 311.

Outside 311 route shown in City water-quality report: 916-264-5011, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

City task	Official route	Use for
Pay / login	Pay Your Utility Bill	Open City page first, then use the authorized external payment website.
Billing customer service	916-808-5454	Account setup, account changes, liens, balance, late bills, payment arrangements.
Email customer service	utilitiescs@cityofsacramento.org	Non-urgent account follow-up, document questions, billing support.
Visit / mail	1395 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822	Utility customer service, mailed assistance applications, City Department of Utilities location.
Water conservation help	916-808-5605 or WaterConservation@cityofsacramento.org	Watering schedule questions, variance requests, conservation help.
Report water misuse	311, 916-264-5011, 311@cityofsacramento.org, online 311 or Sacramento 311 app	Wrong-day watering, over-watering, runoff and water waste patterns.
Water quality lab	916-808-5011	Questions about drinking water quality.
Water quality report questions	916-808-3738	Questions about the Consumer Confidence Report.
Development projects / meter or tap connections	916-808-7890 or DOUDevelopmentReview@cityofsacramento.org	Development review, utility records, City meter/tap connection questions.
Facility map requests	maprequest@cityofsacramento.org	Sewer, drainage and water facility map requests.

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Pay City of Sacramento Utility Bill: Portal, Phone, App and Alternate Methods

Online

Start from the City’s Pay Your Utility Bill page. The City says the payment link goes to an authorized external website.

Mobile app

The City references its Mobile Pay App for utilities customers.

Phone / representative

The City says payments may be made by automated phone system or over the phone with a customer service representative.

Alternate methods

The City accepts check, money order, cash and bank transfer/home banking as alternate payment methods.

Payment method	Official detail	Best for	Watch this
Online payment site	City page links to an authorized external utility payment website.	Customers who want to enroll, make payments or send messages to customer service.	Use the City page first so you know the external portal is authorized.
Mobile Pay App	City customer service page says payments may be made using the City’s Mobile Pay App.	Customers who prefer mobile bill management and SMS-style convenience.	Download only from official City app links or app stores.
Automated phone system	Listed by City as an available payment route.	Phone payment without online login.	Write confirmation number and call if shutoff risk exists.
Customer service representative	Listed by City as an available payment route.	Payment plus account question, late bill, account setup, lien or payment arrangement.	Call during posted customer-service hours.
Check / money order / cash	City lists these as alternate payment methods.	Customers who prefer non-electronic payment.	For urgent deadlines, call to confirm posting before relying on mail or slower processing.
Bank transfer / home banking	City lists bank transfer/home banking as an alternate payment method.	Customers using their own bank bill pay or transfer tools.	Customer is responsible for accuracy of bank account information; inaccurate information may result in a $25 returned-payment fee.
Late or shutoff account	Call 916-808-5454.	Past-due balances, payment arrangement questions, termination policy concerns.	City says more than two months past due may be subject to water shutoff.
Payment proof	Keep confirmation number, screenshot, amount and date/time.	Any customer paying close to a deadline.	Call customer service with proof if the account is under notice.

Payment confirmation script: “I paid City of Sacramento utilities account [account number] for [service address] on [date/time] by [online/app/phone/bank transfer/mail]. My confirmation number is [number]. Has it posted, and does it stop any late notice or water service termination action?”

Sacramento-Area Water Providers: Bill Pay, Login and Phone Clues

Use this table when a Sacramento address is not clearly billed by the City of Sacramento. The correct provider depends on the exact service address, not just the mailing city.

Provider / area clue	Official bill-pay or account route	Phone / customer route	Use when
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities	City Pay Your Utility Bill	916-808-5454; utilitiescs@cityofsacramento.org	Your bill says City of Sacramento / Department of Utilities and covers City drinking water, stormwater, wastewater and related services.
Sacramento Suburban Water District	SSWD Customer Payment Portal	916-972-7171; help@sswd.org / feedback@sswd.org	Your bill says Sacramento Suburban Water District or your address is in Arden-Arcade, Foothill Farms, parts of Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, North Highlands, Sacramento, Antelope or McClellan Business Park.
Sacramento County Water Agency / CUBS	Sacramento County CUBS / My Utilities	916-875-5555; utilities@saccounty.net	Your county consolidated utility bill includes water, sewer, stormwater drainage or refuse services.
Sacramento Area Sewer District / SacSewer	SacSewer and County CUBS billing routes	General customer service 916-876-6000; sewer emergency 916-875-6730; billing 916-875-5555; rate assistance 916-875-5500	Your issue is sewer collection/treatment, sewer backup, sewer bill, or SacSewer rate assistance, especially outside the City utility system.
California American Water	California American Water Billing & Payment	1-888-237-1333; Rancho Cordova page also lists 916-568-4251.	Your bill says California American Water or your address is in a Sacramento-area private water company service area.
Golden State Water Company	Golden State Pay Your Bill	1-800-999-4033 listed by Rancho Cordova provider page.	Your bill says Golden State Water Company or your address is served by Golden State in Rancho Cordova or nearby areas.
Carmichael Water District	Carmichael Payment Options	Use District phone shown on your bill or official page.	Your bill says Carmichael Water District or your address is in its service area.
Citrus Heights Water District	CHWD Bill Pay	Use CHWD contact on bill or official site.	Your bill says Citrus Heights Water District or your address is in the CHWD service area.
City of Folsom Water District / nearby Folsom service	Folsom Utilities	Rancho Cordova provider page lists 916-355-7252.	Your address is in a Folsom-provided service area or the provider map points to Folsom.
Apartment, HOA or property management billing	Resident portal, HOA statement, rent ledger or submeter billing company.	Ask landlord/HOA for actual water and sewer provider names.	You pay water as part of rent, utilities bundle, RUBS, submetering or association dues.

Provider-finder tip: the City of Rancho Cordova’s official page shows how mixed the region can be: water service there may be provided by Golden State Water, California American Water, Sacramento County Water Agency or City of Folsom Water District, depending on the address.

Financial Assistance, Late Bills and Shutoff Prevention

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City utility rate assistance

The City offers a utility rate assistance program. Eligible customers may save money on water, sewer and garbage bills depending on the services they receive.

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City eligibility basics

The City lists basic qualifications: pay City of Sacramento for water, sewer and garbage services; live at the property; City utility bill is in your name; and meet income eligibility or participate in SMUD’s Energy Assistance Program Rate.

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Past-due warning

City customers more than two months past due may be subject to water service termination. Call 916-808-5454 before the account reaches shutoff stage.

Help route	Who it helps	What to do
City Utility Rate Assistance	Eligible City of Sacramento utility customers.	Apply online or by printable application; attach SMUD EAPR proof or income documentation as applicable.
City assistance phone	Customers with eligibility or application questions.	Call 916-808-5454 and ask about utility rate assistance.
City assistance mail route	Customers mailing applications and documentation.	Mail to City of Sacramento Department of Utilities Sacramento Utility Rate Assistance, 1395 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822.
SacSewer sewer rate assistance	Eligible low-income SacSewer customers.	Call 916-875-5500 or use SacSewer rate assistance page.
Sacramento County Water Lifeline	Eligible low-income property owners served by Sacramento County Water Agency.	Check SCWA Water Lifeline Rate Assistance; County says discount may be up to $84 a year on water bills.
SSWD hardship / account questions	Sacramento Suburban Water District customers.	Call 916-972-7171 during business hours or email help@sswd.org.
California American / Golden State private utility help	Private water company customers.	Call the provider first. If unresolved, CPUC complaint process may apply to investor-owned utility issues.
211 / local nonprofit help	Customers who need broader rent, utility or emergency assistance referrals.	Dial 2-1-1 and ask for water/sewer/utility bill assistance in Sacramento County.

Assistance script: “My utility account is [account number] at [service address]. I am behind by [amount] and received [notice/no notice]. I want to apply for rate assistance, sewer assistance, a payment arrangement, or any hardship program before service is affected. What documents do I need today?”

City Financial Assistance SCWA Water Lifeline SacSewer Rate Assistance CPUC Complaints

Water, Sewer, Drainage, Leak or Over-Watering Problem

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City water/sewer/drain issue

Call 311 for City of Sacramento water, sewer and drain service requests. The City’s water-quality report also lists 916-264-5011 for concerns 24/7.

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SSWD after-hours emergency

Call 916-972-7171 after hours. SSWD says its answering service will contact the on-call technician.

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SacSewer emergency

For Sacramento Area Sewer District sewer emergencies or concerns, the Rancho Cordova service page lists 916-875-6730.

Problem	What to say	Who to call first
City water main break or meter leak	“Water is running/bubbling/leaking at [address/cross street].”	311 or 916-264-5011 for City service area.
No water in City service area	“My address has no water. Neighbors [are/are not] affected.”	311, then customer service if billing/disconnect may be involved.
City sewer/drain problem	“There is a sewer or drain issue at [location].”	311 for City water, sewer and drain service requests.
Over-watering / water misuse	“Watering is happening at [address] on [day/time] for [duration/pattern].”	311, 916-264-5011, 311@cityofsacramento.org, online 311 or Sacramento 311 app.
Sacramento County water waste	“Water waste is occurring at [address] with [pattern].”	County 311 or County Water Waste Reporting page.
SSWD water emergency	“I am an SSWD customer at [address], and the emergency is [issue].”	916-972-7171, including after hours.
SacSewer backup or sewer concern	“Wastewater is backing up / sewer issue at [address].”	916-875-6730 for sewer emergencies or concerns.
Private-side plumbing leak	“I need to know whether this is provider-side or customer-side of the meter/lateral.”	Provider first for boundary; plumber/sewer contractor if private-side issue is confirmed.

Safety: avoid wastewater, flowing street water, sinkholes, unstable pavement and electrical hazards. Call 911 for immediate life-safety danger, then contact the utility/provider when safe.

Sacramento Drinking Water Quality, CCR, Lead and Taste/Odor Questions

2026 CCR status

The City’s Consumer Confidence Report was published June 1, 2026, covers 2025 results, and remains the current annual publication until June 2027.

Water sources

The City says about 80% of its water supply comes from the American and Sacramento rivers, and about 20% comes from groundwater wells.

Lead service lines

The City says its 2024 systemwide service line inventory confirmed no lead service lines or galvanized service lines requiring replacement within the City service area.

Water quality topic	Official City detail	User action
Annual water quality report	CCR explains where City water comes from and what it contains.	Open City Consumer Confidence Report before buying tests or filters from door-to-door sellers.
Testing scope	City says routine testing for more than 100 substances is performed.	Use CCR and data portal for detected substances and reporting context.
Compliance statement	City says water meets or exceeds federal and state drinking-water standards.	Use official CCR for water safety claims.
Lead exposure	Lead is primarily from materials/components in service lines and home plumbing where present.	If water sat for hours, follow City/EPA flushing guidance and ask about testing if concerned.
Earthy/musty taste	City says geosmin and 2-MIB can cause earthy taste most often in late summer and do not impact safety.	Chilling water can help taste; call the lab if issue is sudden or unusual.
PFAS	City says it is committed to monitoring, public notification and management of PFAS concerns.	Use City PFAS page and CCR for current results.
Cyanotoxins	City says there were no detections of microcystins or cylindrospermopsin during routine monitoring in 2025.	Use current City notifications during algae seasons.
Water quality concern	City lists 311 or 916-264-5011, 24/7, to report a concern.	Report address, fixture, hot/cold, color/odor/taste, and whether neighbors are affected.
Water Quality Lab	City page lists 916-808-5011 for drinking-water questions.	Use for technical water quality questions.
CCR report questions	City CCR lists 916-808-3738 and rHartkemeyer@cityofsacramento.org for report questions.	Use for questions about the annual report itself.

City Consumer Confidence Report Water Quality Data Portal Drinking Water Quality Utility Scams

Sacramento Utility Scam Warnings

Fake shutoff calls

The City says scam callers may disguise caller ID to look like City numbers and claim utilities will be shut off unless money or gift cards are paid.

City sends letters

The City says the Department of Utilities does not call customers about unpaid accounts; instead, a letter is sent to alert the customer the account is past due and describe payment options.

Door-to-door testing

City guidance warns about door-to-door water treatment scams that falsely claim contamination or use fake home water tests to sell equipment.

Verification step: if a caller, flyer or visitor pressures you to pay, buy water equipment, provide personal information or reveal a utility bill, stop and call the official provider number printed on your bill. City of Sacramento customers can call 916-808-5454.

Sacramento County CUBS and County Water Agency: When Your Bill Is Not the City

CUBS billing

Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service performs billing and collection services for agencies that provide refuse, water, sewer and stormwater drainage services.

County contact

For Sacramento County Water Agency bill amount questions, the County FAQ says to call CUBS at 916-875-5555 or email utilities@saccounty.net.

Many providers

The Sacramento County Water Agency FAQ says there are over 25 individual water providers in Sacramento County, so rates and bills may differ by address.

County / regional task	Route	What to know
County consolidated utility bill	CUBS / My Utilities / 916-875-5555	Bill may include refuse, water, sewer and/or stormwater drainage depending on location.
County one-time EFT	Log into My Utilities and choose Pay Now.	County says one-time EFT deducts from checking/savings within 1-2 business days after validation.
County recurring EFT	Enroll through CUBS / My Utilities.	Continue paying until you receive confirmation that recurring EFT is active.
SCWA bill amount question	916-875-5555 or utilities@saccounty.net	Use account/service address and confirm whether the bill is water, sewer, refuse or stormwater.
SCWA water conservation visit	SCWA Water Wise House and Business Calls.	County FAQ says the Water Wise service is free to SCWA customers and can help check fixtures, irrigation and leaks.
SCWA water waste	County Water Waste Reporting page or dial 311.	Give address, pattern, date/time and what you observed.
SCWA Water Lifeline discount	SCWA rebate/program page.	Eligible low-income property owners may qualify for a discount up to $84 a year.
County sewer emergency	SacSewer emergency/concern line 916-875-6730.	Use for sewer backup, overflow or active sewer emergency where SacSewer serves the area.

Sacramento County CUBS Sacramento County Water Agency SCWA FAQs SCWA Rebates / Lifeline

High Sacramento Water Bill: What to Check Before Calling

Find the line item

Separate water usage from wastewater, stormwater, garbage, sewer, prior balance, payment fee, late fee or regional district charge.

Check leaks and irrigation

Toilets, irrigation zones, hose bibs, softeners, pools, service-line leaks and stuck sprinklers are common causes of sudden usage increases.

Use provider data

City portal, SSWD portal, County My Utilities, or private provider portals may show usage, bill history or account notes.

Check	How to inspect	What to ask
Toilet leak	Listen for refilling; use dye test; check flapper and fill valve.	“Does my provider offer a leak adjustment after repair?”
Irrigation	Check broken heads, stuck zones, runoff, wrong-day watering and new landscaping.	“Did usage spike during irrigation hours or all day?”
Meter reading	Take meter photo if accessible and compare with bill read.	“Was this bill estimated or actual?”
Sewer charge	Check whether sewer is City, County/SacSewer or another provider.	“Did high water usage affect wastewater/sewer charge?”
Stormwater / drainage	Look for fixed drainage/stormwater line items.	“Is this charge usage-based or property-based?”
Garbage / refuse	Check whether City or County refuse appears on the same statement.	“Is this a water increase or a solid-waste/rate change?”
Prior balance	Compare previous bill and payment history.	“Is the increase new usage, prior balance or late fee?”
Provider mismatch	Check whether you paid City, County, SSWD or private provider by mistake.	“Can you trace this payment and tell me whether it went to the correct provider?”

High-bill script: “My Sacramento utility bill increased from [normal amount/usage] to [current amount/usage]. I checked toilets, irrigation, meter reading, sewer/stormwater/refuse line items and prior balance. Which line item changed, and is leak adjustment, meter reread, payment arrangement or conservation help available?”

Map: City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

Location / route	Address / phone	Use for
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities	1395 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822 • 916-808-5454	City utility billing, assistance mail route, account questions, City utilities customer service.
Sacramento Suburban Water District	3701 Marconi Avenue, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95821 • 916-972-7171	SSWD bill pay, customer portal, payment office, after-hours water emergency routing.
Sacramento County CUBS	916-875-5555 • utilities@saccounty.net	County consolidated utilities billing for water, sewer, refuse and stormwater drainage agencies.
City 311	311 or 916-264-5011	City water, sewer, drain service requests, water waste reporting and public service issues.
SacSewer emergency	916-875-6730	Regional/county sewer emergency or concern where SacSewer serves the address.
Private regulated utility complaints	California Public Utilities Commission	Use only after trying to resolve the issue with California American Water, Golden State Water or another investor-owned utility.

Official Sacramento Water Utility Links

Sacramento Water Utilities FAQ

What is the City of Sacramento water bill phone number?

Call the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities customer service at 916-808-5454 for billing, account setup, account changes, liens, late bills and payment arrangement questions.

How do I pay my City of Sacramento utility bill online?

Start from the City’s official Pay Your Utility Bill page, then click the authorized external utility payment website. The City says customers can enroll, make payments and send messages to customer service through the online service.

What services are on a City of Sacramento utilities bill?

The City Department of Utilities provides drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services to residents and businesses in the city of Sacramento. Depending on the account, the bill may also interact with garbage, sewer or regional charges.

Where is the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities?

The Department of Utilities mailing/customer-service address is 1395 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822.

What should I do if my City of Sacramento utility bill is late?

Call 916-808-5454 as soon as possible. The City says customers more than two months past due may be subject to water shutoff, and late customers should call to avoid termination or ask whether they qualify for a payment arrangement.

Who do I call for a City water, sewer or drain service request?

Call 311 for City of Sacramento water, sewer and drain service requests. The City’s water-quality report also lists 916-264-5011 for concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How do I pay Sacramento Suburban Water District?

Use the Sacramento Suburban Water District Customer Portal or call 916-972-7171. SSWD also accepts in-person payment at 3701 Marconi Avenue during business hours, mail payment to its listed PO Box, and phone payments through the automated system.

How do I pay a Sacramento County utility bill?

Use Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service / My Utilities or call CUBS at 916-875-5555. CUBS bills and collects for services such as refuse, water, sewer and stormwater drainage depending on where the property is located.

Why is my Sacramento water provider different from my neighbor’s?

Sacramento County Water Agency says there are more than 25 individual water providers in Sacramento County. Rates and billers can differ because of city limits, county service areas, districts, private water companies and sewer providers.

Is Sacramento tap water safe?

The City’s 2026 Consumer Confidence Report says routine testing is performed for more than 100 substances and City water meets or exceeds federal and state drinking-water standards. The report says about 80% of City water comes from the American and Sacramento rivers and about 20% from groundwater wells.

30-Second Sacramento Water Utilities Checklist

City bill pay: use the official City Pay Your Utility Bill page; customer service is 916-808-5454.

City service issue: call 311 or 916-264-5011 for water, sewer, drain and water-quality concerns.

Late City bill: call before the account is more than two months past due; ask about payment arrangement and utility rate assistance.

Sacramento County bill: call CUBS at 916-875-5555 or use My Utilities; county bills can include water, sewer, refuse and stormwater drainage.

Sacramento Suburban: call 916-972-7171 or use the SSWD Customer Portal; after-hours emergencies also route through that number.

Provider confusion: match the bill logo and address before paying, because Sacramento County has many water providers.

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