Toledo Water Utilities 2026: Bill Pay, Login & Phone

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Toledo Water Utilities: Pay, Log In, Call, Start Service or Fix a High Bill

Use this 2026 guide for City of Toledo Department of Public Utilities water, sewer, stormwater and refuse billing. It explains the official MyTOL login, one-time guest payment, AutoPay, kiosk and retail cash options, customer-service phone numbers, emergency water reporting, new service, cancellation, disconnection, payment plans, 2026 rates, WRAP discounts, pool credits, smart-meter checks and water-quality help.

Official Pay My Water Bill MyTOL Login Call 419-245-1800 Emergency 419-936-2020

Start Here: Fast Toledo Water Utility Action Board

Billing help419-245-1800

Emergency / Engage419-936-2020

Payment plan419-314-3402

Emaildpucustomerservice@toledo.oh.gov

User need	Official route	Have ready	Toledo-specific next step
Pay or log in online	MyTOL Customer Portal	Account number, service address, payment method and email/login.	Register or sign in for stored payment methods, AutoPay, text-to-pay, recent bills and water-use tools.
Make one-time guest payment	Use guest payment from the official Pay My Water Bill page.	Account details and card/payment method.	One-time card payments up to $400 show a $2.25 processing fee.
Enroll in AutoPay	MyTOL portal.	MyTOL login and payment method.	MyTOL AutoPay is listed as free for card payments up to $400.
Pay at kiosk	Scott Park Police Station or Madison/St. Clair kiosk.	Account number or kiosk barcode, billing ZIP code, payment method.	Kiosks accept cash, check, debit or credit card; card fee is $2.25 up to $400, check up to $10,000 is free.
Pay with retail cash	Paymentus Quick Pay cash barcode at CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, Dollar General or Office Depot.	Barcode by text/email and cash.	Processing fee listed is $2.95.
Mail payment	Toledo Department of Public Utilities, PO Box 88093, Chicago, IL 60680-1093.	Bill stub and check.	No processing fee; mail early enough to arrive before due date.
Ask billing question	419-245-1800 or dpucustomerservice@toledo.oh.gov	Name, service address, account number, bill copy, payment proof.	Customer service is Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Report water emergency	419-936-2020, press #1.	Closest street address, intersection, visible leak/break/no-water details.	Engage Toledo is available 24/7 for water main breaks, sewer emergencies and public-safety service issues.
Set up new service	Call customer service after closing.	Proof of ownership through Lucas County Auditor, contact information, service address.	DPU contracts with deed-holder of record; turn-on scheduling is at least 24 business hours later.
Stop water service	Call customer service only.	Updated mailing address and desired final read/turn-off details.	Stormwater charges can continue after water shutoff until property transfer is verified through Lucas County Auditor.

Quick answer: Toledo water customers should use the official MyTOL portal for login, AutoPay and online payment, call 419-245-1800 for billing, call 419-936-2020 and press #1 for water emergencies, mail checks to the Chicago lockbox, and use Promise Pay or customer service before a past-due bill reaches shutoff.

Provider Check: City of Toledo or Outside-City Community?

The City of Toledo supplies water and sewer services in Toledo and also has bulk water/sewage-treatment arrangements with some surrounding communities. If you live outside city limits, your local community may add separate distribution, meter-reading, billing, maintenance or customer-service charges.

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Inside Toledo

Use MyTOL, Toledo DPU Customer Service, city water/sewer/refuse/stormwater rates and Toledo assistance programs.

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Outside Toledo

Some communities receive Toledo water or sewage treatment but add local charges and may have a different billing office.

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Renters

Tenants may need landlord-tenant authority agreements for some programs and should call if facing shutoff notice.

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Property owners

DPU contracts with deed-holder of record and verifies ownership through Lucas County Auditor records.

Bill / property situation	Use this route	Why it matters
Bill says City of Toledo Department of Public Utilities	MyTOL, 419-245-1800, Toledo Pay My Water Bill page.	This page applies to City DPU water/sewer/stormwater/refuse billing.
Outside Toledo but receiving Toledo bulk water	Your local municipality or utility billing office first.	Toledo’s rate page says local communities add local charges for distribution, repairs, meter reading and billing.
Buying a Toledo property	Call customer service before closing and again after closing.	Before closing, check unpaid charges or liens; after closing, DPU verifies deed-holder of record.
Vacant property	Create the account in the deed-holder’s name even if water is not needed.	City new-service guidance says stormwater account requirements still apply.
Stopping water at sale/move-out	Call 419-245-1800 for owner-ordered turn-off and final meter read.	Stormwater billing may continue until ownership transfer is verified.

Official Toledo Water Utilities Phone Numbers and Contacts

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Public Utilities Customer Service

Phone: 419-245-1800
Email: dpucustomerservice@toledo.oh.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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24/7 Water Emergency

Call: 419-936-2020 and press #1.

Use for water main breaks, water emergencies and repair turn-off requests.

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Payment Plan Help

Promise phone: 419-314-3402
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Use for installment plans when balance is past due.

Contact route	Use for	What to say first
419-245-1800	Billing, payment posting, MyTOL issues, new service, cancel service, disputes, reconnection scheduling, WRAP or discount questions.	“My account/service address is [address], account number is [number], and I need help with [issue].”
dpucustomerservice@toledo.oh.gov	Non-urgent billing questions, bill copies, payment proof and documentation.	Include name, service address and account number for faster service.
419-936-2020, press #1	Water main break, water emergency, no-water issue, repair turn-off, sewer emergency or urgent city-service issue.	Give closest address and intersection first.
419-314-3402	Promise payment plan for past-due balance.	Have account number, total past-due amount and down-payment capacity ready.
DPUbusinessdesk@toledo.oh.gov	Small business-owner account questions.	Use business name, service address and account number.
DPUrealestatedesk@toledo.oh.gov	Realtors, title companies and real-estate investors.	Use parcel/service address and closing-related question.

Bill Pay and Login: Exact Toledo Payment Steps

1. Use MyTOL

2. Guest pay is available

Use one-time guest payment from the official Pay My Water Bill page without logging in.

3. Know the fees

One-time card payments up to $400 show a $2.25 fee; MyTOL AutoPay is listed as free.

4. Save proof

Keep confirmation number, amount, date, payment method, service address and account number.

Payment method	How it works	Fee / posting note	Best for
MyTOL portal	Register/sign in to store payment methods, set AutoPay, use text-to-pay and get recent bills.	One-time card payment up to $400: $2.25; AutoPay: free.	Best overall online account management route.
One-time guest payment	Use guest payment from official Pay My Water Bill page.	Card payment up to $400: $2.25.	Paying quickly without full account registration.
Self-service kiosk	Enter account number or scan kiosk barcode and enter billing ZIP code.	Card: $2.25 up to $400; check up to $10,000 free; cash/check no processing fee.	Customers who want cash/check/card kiosk payment.
Kiosk locations	Scott Park Police Station, 2301 Nebraska Ave.; Madison Ave. and St. Clair St. near parking booth.	Bring account number or barcode and ZIP code.	Local self-service payment without mailing.
Retail cash payment	Use Paymentus Quick Pay, choose cash, receive barcode by text/email, pay cashier at CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, Dollar General or Office Depot.	Processing fee: $2.95.	Customers paying cash at retail store.
Mail	Mail bill stub and check to Toledo DPU lockbox.	No processing fee.	Non-urgent check payment.
Bank bill pay	Create Department of Public Utilities as payee through your bank/credit union.	No city processing fee listed.	Customers who manage bills from bank website.
Payment late	Pay immediately and call if disconnection risk exists.	5% late fee applies to the whole past-due balance if payment is not received by due date.	Past-due accounts, door hanger, final notice or shutoff concern.

Payment problem script: “I paid my City of Toledo DPU account [account number] on [date/time] by [MyTOL / guest pay / kiosk / retail cash / mail / bank bill pay]. The service address is [address], amount was [amount], and confirmation/check/reference number is [number]. Can you confirm posting and whether any 5% late fee, returned-payment fee, deposit, reconnection fee or past-due balance remains?”

Pay My Water Bill MyTOL Customer Portal Paymentus Quick Pay Customer Service

Start, Turn On, Cancel or Transfer Toledo Water Service

Before closing

Call customer service to check unpaid charges or liens.
Use the service address and parcel/ownership details.
Remember DPU contracts with deed-holder of record.
Coordinate with title/realtor if closing is near.

After closing

Call 419-245-1800 to apply for service.
DPU verifies proof of ownership through Lucas County Auditor.
Update contact and mailing information.
Even vacant property needs account for stormwater charges.

Turn-on appointment

Earliest turn-on is at least 24 business hours later.
Adult must be present or alternate access arranged.
Technician needs inside access to meter.
Technician will have City uniform and identification.

Cancel service

The only way to stop water service is to call customer service.
Representative asks for updated mailing address.
Final meter reading produces final bill.
If meter access is unavailable, final estimated bill may be issued.

Owner-transfer warning: turning water off does not automatically end all utility charges. Toledo says stormwater service can continue to be billed until property transfers to another owner as verified through Lucas County Auditor records.

New-service script: “I need to establish City of Toledo utility service at [address]. I am the deed-holder / closing on [date]. Can you check unpaid charges or liens, confirm whether the Lucas County Auditor record is updated, schedule the earliest turn-on, and explain what ID/contract must be returned within 14 business days?”

New Water Service Cancel Water Service Contact Customer Service Real Estate Desk

2026 Toledo Water, Sewer, Stormwater and Refuse Rates

The City’s 2026 example bill assumes 4 CCF per month. A CCF is 100 cubic feet, and Toledo’s rate page says a family of four uses roughly 4 CCF per month. Your actual bill can change with meter size, water use, sewer use, refuse, stormwater, WRAP/senior discounts, past-due fees and payment-plan status.

Water fixed

$6.00 monthly water fixed charge for Toledo customers.

Water volume

$4.858 per CCF in the first 160,000 cubic feet.

Sewer volume

$6.060 per CCF for residential and commercial sewer volume.

Example total

$89.32 2026 example total at 4 CCF for Toledo customers.

2026 Toledo charge	Standard 2026 amount	2026 WRAP amount / note	Bill-review meaning
Toledo refuse collection	$11.50	$11.50	Fixed monthly trash/refuse line on example bill.
Toledo stormwater	$3.80	$3.80	Single-family/duplex average stormwater charge is one ERU.
Toledo water fixed	$6.00	$6.00	Fixed monthly water charge; no minimum usage charge.
Toledo water volume at 4 CCF	$19.43	$14.58	WRAP reduces water volume portion.
Toledo sewer fixed, 5/8" meter example	$24.35	$24.35	Sewer fixed charge depends on meter size.
Toledo sewer volume at 4 CCF	$24.24	$18.18	WRAP reduces sewer volume portion.
Example total at 4 CCF	$89.32	$78.41	Use only as a benchmark; not every bill is 4 CCF or 5/8" meter.

Rate component	2026 rate	What to check on high bill
Water volume, first 160,000 cubic feet	$4.858 per CCF	Most residential customers are in this tier.
Water volume, over 160,000 cubic feet	$2.705 per CCF	Large-user tier, not typical small household.
Sewer volume, residential/commercial	$6.060 per CCF	Billed from water passing through meter.
Sewer volume, industrial	$6.543 per CCF	Business/industrial context only.
Sewer fixed, 5/8"	$24.35	Common residential meter size.
Sewer fixed, 3/4"	$32.93	Larger meter fixed charge.
Sewer fixed, 1"	$50.27	Larger meter fixed charge.
Sewer fixed, 1.5"	$93.47	Larger customer class/meter.
Sewer fixed, 2"	$145.31	High fixed fee context.
Stormwater ERU	$3.80 per ERU per month	Commercial/industrial ERUs depend on impervious surface area divided by 2,500.

High-bill script: “My Toledo utility bill increased from [old amount] to [new amount]. The bill period is [dates], usage is [CCF], meter read is [actual/estimated], and lines include [water/sewer/stormwater/refuse/late fee]. Can you help separate 2026 rates, meter size, water volume, sewer volume, WRAP/senior discount, smart-meter data, estimated read and possible leak?”

Water Rates WRAP Discount Budget Billing

Past-Due Bill, Disconnection, Reconnection and Assistance

Late fee

5% late fee applies to the current/past-due bill if payment is not received by the due date.

Reconnect amount

After shutoff, Toledo lists $75 security deposit, $25 reconnection fee and past-due balance.

Payment plan

Promise plan option lists 5% minimum down payment and maximum term up to 24 months.

Customer Assistance

Customer Assistance Program can provide a grant of up to $250 for qualifying past-due/disconnected accounts.

Situation	Official next step	Details to know
Missed due date	Pay quickly or call customer service.	5% late fee is added to current bill.
Past-due reminder	Use MyTOL, Promise payment plan or call 419-245-1800.	Do not wait for final notice letter or red door hanger.
Final notice letter	Pay or set payment plan by the stated deadline.	Written notice is sent before disconnection.
Red door hanger	Act within warning window.	Door hanger warns water may be shut off without additional notice in one week.
Water already shut off	Pay full balance, $75 deposit and $25 reconnect fee; or enroll in plan with 5% down plus deposit/reconnect fee.	After payment, call 419-245-1800 with confirmation number.
Restoration timing	DPU verifies payment and schedules reconnection.	Water is turned back on within 48 hours of the call; adult 18+ is recommended at home.
Cannot afford bill	Use Promise plan, Customer Assistance Program, Fresh Start if available, WRAP, senior discount or paperless discount.	Call before disconnection, because some programs require past-due status, current account or income eligibility.
Tenant facing shutoff	Contact customer service immediately.	If landlord was supposed to pay, City guidance suggests the shutoff notice may be a sign bill has not been paid.

Discount / assistance	Benefit	Key eligibility detail
WRAP	25% discount on water and sewer volume rates.	Inside Toledo, individual water meter, income below limit and proper account/tenant authority.
Senior Water Discount	Senior discount for eligible primary single-family owner-occupied homes.	Homeowner must be 65+ or totally/permanently disabled; can stack with additional low-income senior volume discount.
Customer Assistance Program	Grant up to $250 to help avoid disconnection.	Past-due/disconnected account, single-family residence, income guidelines and other criteria.
Installment Payment Plan	Past-due balance spread over time.	Available up to two times per year; Promise phone is 419-314-3402.
Paperless Billing	$1 off monthly bill.	Sign up through online billing portal.
Summer Pool Credit	Up to $50 sewer credit.	Private pool fill between May 1 and July 31; notify DPU within 14 days after fill date.
Budget Billing	Same monthly amount based on 12-month average use.	Account must be current, active, have 12 months of history, and not be on installment plan.

Assistance script: “My Toledo DPU account [account number] is [past due / shut off / at risk of disconnection]. Amount due is [amount], due date is [date], and my household situation is [brief reason]. Can you tell me whether I should use Promise payment plan, Customer Assistance Program, WRAP, senior discount, Fresh Start, budget billing or paperless billing?”

Disconnection Promise Payment Plan Financial Assistance Summer Pool Credit

Smart Meters, High Bill Checks, Water Emergencies and Service Disruptions

Smart meter data

Smart meters communicate usage to DPU and help reduce estimated billing.

Hourly usage

Toledo says detailed hourly usage data captured from the previous day is available online.

Meter service flags

Common flags include communication failure, zero consumption, empty pipe, magnetic tamper and flow concern.

Emergency phone

Call Engage Toledo 24/7 at 419-936-2020 for immediate water or sewer emergencies.

Symptom	What it may mean	Best Toledo next step
Bill suddenly increased	Actual read after estimate, new accurate meter, leak, irrigation, toilet, service-line issue or rate change.	Check MyTOL usage, prior/current reads, actual vs estimated mark, and call 419-245-1800.
Estimated bill	Meter was not read inside/actual or read unavailable.	Customers may read inside actual meter and call customer service to reissue statement based on actual use.
Zero consumption notice	Meter did not show any use, which DPU treats as abnormal.	Respond to DPU contact/door notice and schedule meter service if requested.
Flow concern	Water flow extremely high or extremely low.	Check fixtures and call if usage does not match household activity.
Meter upgrade appointment	City is modernizing smart meters; replacement can improve accuracy.	Schedule required appointment; no opt-out from mandatory meter upgrade.
Water main break / no water	Distribution system leak/break, local service disruption or repair work.	Call 419-936-2020, press #1, and provide closest street address and intersection.
Repair turn-off needed	Private plumbing work requiring water shutoff.	Use 419-936-2020; City provides repair turn-off service at no charge from 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. seven days a week.
Sewer backup concern	Wipes/grease/private lateral/main issue can contribute.	Call Engage Toledo for urgent sewer concern and avoid flushing wipes.

High-bill/meter script: “My Toledo DPU bill shows [CCF] CCF for [dates]. My previous bill was [amount/CCF]. The meter read says [actual/estimated], and MyTOL shows [pattern]. I checked [toilets / faucets / irrigation / water heater / outdoor hose]. Can you help verify the meter read, smart-meter data, estimated bill correction or possible leak?”

Meters Water Service Disruptions Engage Toledo Call Emergency Line

Water Quality, Lake Erie Source, Boil Advisories and Reports

24/7 testing

Toledo says water professionals test and monitor drinking water quality 24 hours a day, every day.

Collins Park

Hundreds of tests are performed daily at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant by certified chemists on duty around the clock.

Lake Erie algal bloom protection

Ozone treatment provides additional protection from harmful algal bloom effects within Lake Erie.

Water-quality concern	Official detail	Customer action
Water-quality concern	Report water quality concerns to Engage Toledo 24/7.	Call 419-936-2020 or use Engage Toledo app/email for non-emergency issues.
Annual water report	City presents annual Water Quality Report to meet U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA requirements.	Read the 2025 Water Quality Report for newest posted full results.
Microcystin monitoring	Raw water samples are collected weekly and analyzed Tuesday; testing increases when lake conditions warrant.	Use official microcystin raw/tap reports instead of social media claims.
Boil advisory	City maintains boil-advisory information under Water and Sewer pages.	Check official boil-advisory page before drinking/cooking if your block is affected.
Discolored water	Can be plumbing, hydrant flushing, main work or distribution disturbance.	Report affected taps, hot/cold/all taps, time started, and whether neighbors are affected.
Sewer overflow / CSO concerns	Water-quality page links combined sewer overflow information.	Use official CSO page and Engage Toledo for visible sewage, flooding or public-health concern.

Water-quality script: “My Toledo service address is [address]. Water has [color/odor/taste/pressure/no water] from [hot/cold/all taps] since [time]. I checked [neighbors / boil advisory / recent work / private plumbing]. Can Engage Toledo or DPU confirm whether this is a water-quality issue, main break, boil advisory, private plumbing issue or sewer/flooding concern?”

Water Quality 2025 Water Quality Report Boil Advisory Report Water Concern

Map: Toledo Department of Public Utilities Customer Service

Use this map for One Government Center at 640 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604, the address shown on Toledo’s water customer-service pages. For payment by mail, use the separate lockbox address: Toledo Department of Public Utilities, PO Box 88093, Chicago, IL 60680-1093.

Location / route	Address / phone	Best use
DPU customer-service address	One Government Center, 640 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604	Water customer-service reference address and official city contact location.
Billing phone	419-245-1800	Account, billing, new service, cancellation, assistance, payment posting and reconnection scheduling.
Emergency / Engage Toledo	419-936-2020	24/7 water main break, water emergency, sewer emergency or urgent city service request.
Mail payment lockbox	Toledo DPU, PO Box 88093, Chicago, IL 60680-1093	Mail check with bill stub.
Scott Park kiosk	Scott Park Police Station, 2301 Nebraska Ave.	Self-service cash/check/debit/credit-card payment.
Downtown kiosk	Madison Ave. and St. Clair St. near parking booth.	Self-service payment near downtown.

Toledo Water Utilities FAQ

What is the Toledo water bill phone number?

Call Toledo Department of Public Utilities Customer Service at 419-245-1800 for billing, payments, new service, cancellations, disputes, assistance and reconnection scheduling. Customer service is Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

What is the Toledo water emergency number?

Call Engage Toledo 24/7 at 419-936-2020 and press #1 for water main breaks, water emergencies, sewer emergencies or repair turn-off service.

Where do I pay my Toledo water bill online?

Use the official MyTOL Customer Portal linked from Toledo’s Pay My Water Bill page. MyTOL supports stored payment methods, AutoPay, text-to-pay, recent bill copies and water-use tools.

Can I pay my Toledo water bill without logging in?

Yes. Toledo’s Pay My Water Bill page links a one-time guest payment route. The city lists a $2.25 processing fee for one-time card payments up to $400.

Where do I mail a Toledo water bill payment?

Mail the bill stub and check to Toledo Department of Public Utilities, PO Box 88093, Chicago, IL 60680-1093. The City lists no processing fee for mailed check payments.

Where are Toledo water bill kiosks?

Toledo lists self-service kiosks at Scott Park Police Station, 2301 Nebraska Ave., and at Madison Ave. and St. Clair St. near the parking booth. Kiosks accept cash, check, debit or credit card.

What are Toledo 2026 water and sewer rates?

For Toledo customers, the 2026 example includes $6.00 water fixed charge, $4.858 per CCF water volume in the first tier, $24.35 sewer fixed charge for a 5/8-inch meter, and $6.060 per CCF residential/commercial sewer volume. The example bill at 4 CCF totals $89.32.

How do I start Toledo water service?

After closing, call Customer Service at 419-245-1800. Toledo contracts for service with the deed-holder of record and verifies ownership through Lucas County Auditor records. Turn-on scheduling is at least 24 business hours later, and an adult or access arrangement is needed.

How do I stop Toledo water service?

The only way to stop water service is to call Customer Service. The representative will ask for an updated mailing address and schedule a final meter reading. Stormwater billing may continue until ownership transfer is verified through Lucas County Auditor records.

What help is available for a past-due Toledo water bill?

Options include Promise installment payment plans, Customer Assistance Program grants up to $250 for qualifying accounts, WRAP’s 25% water/sewer volume discount, senior discount, paperless billing credit, budget billing for current accounts and summer pool credit.

30-Second Toledo Water Utilities Checklist

Pay/login: use MyTOL from Toledo’s official Pay My Water Bill page for online login, AutoPay, text-to-pay and recent bills.

Phone: call 419-245-1800 for billing and customer service; call 419-936-2020 and press #1 for 24/7 water emergencies.

Mail: send bill stub and check to Toledo Department of Public Utilities, PO Box 88093, Chicago, IL 60680-1093.

Kiosks: use Scott Park Police Station or Madison/St. Clair kiosks for cash, check, debit or credit card payments.

Rates: 2026 example bill at 4 CCF is $89.32; WRAP example is $78.41.

Late/disconnection: 5% late fee applies after due date; after shutoff, Toledo lists $75 security deposit, $25 reconnection fee and past-due balance or payment-plan down payment.

High bill: check MyTOL usage, actual vs estimated read, smart-meter data, leaks, meter size, sewer volume, WRAP/senior discount and payment posting before calling.

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