Jacksonville Water Utility 2026: Bill Pay, Login & Phone

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Jacksonville Water Help Desk: Pay JEA, Log In, Call, Start Service or Fix a High Bill

In Jacksonville, Florida, most water and sewer customers use JEA rather than a separate “Jacksonville Water Utility” office. Use this guide to pay through jea.com, use Guest Pay, call the 24/7 payment line, visit the Downtown Customer Solutions Center, start or stop service, understand deposits and reconnection fees, request payment help, review 2026 water/sewer rates, report water incidents, and check water quality reports.

Pay / Login Call 904-665-6000 Guest Pay Water Notices

Start Here: Choose the Exact Jacksonville Water Task

This page is for Jacksonville, Florida JEA water, sewer, reclaimed water and irrigation customers. If your bill says Jacksonville, NC; Jacksonville Water Works in Arkansas; or a different Jacksonville city, do not use JEA. Match the logo and account number on your bill before paying.

Residential Care904-665-6000
Toll Free800-683-5542
Office225 N. Pearl St.
Mail PaymentPO Box 45047
Need
Best official route
Prepare first
Do not miss
Pay online with login
JEA Pay Your Bill Online or your jea.com account dashboard.
JEA login, account number, bank routing/account or card.
Bank-account payments remain fee-free; card payments have vendor service fee.
Pay without login
JEA Guest Pay.
Valid JEA account number. If paying for someone else, account holder last name and service address may be needed.
Guest Pay is for active utility accounts. Starting-service deposits cannot be paid through Guest Pay.
Pay by phone
904-665-6000, available 24/7 through automated system.
JEA account number, bank account or card.
Automated phone payments post immediately; card payments have vendor service fee.
Customer service / billing help
904-665-6000 or 800-683-5542.
Account number, service address, bill, notice, payment confirmation.
Residential Customer Care hours are Monday-Friday, 7 AM-6 PM.
Visit in person
JEA Customer Solutions Center, 225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Photo ID, account number, payment method, service address, appointment if needed.
Downtown center hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM; self-service kiosks accept cash, checks, debit/credit cards and mobile wallets.
Mail payment
JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047.
Check or money order and JEA account number.
Do not mail if service is at risk; mailed payments are not instant.
Pay at authorized neighborhood location
JEA authorized payment locations.
JEA bill or account number and payment method accepted by that location.
JEA says authorized payment-location payments can be credited within one hour.
Start, move or stop service
Add, Move, or Stop Service.
Service address, ID information, deposit/credit check details, move date.
Stop service needs at least three days’ notice; transfers can be scheduled up to 30 days ahead.
Need more time to pay
JEA Get Assistance.
Account number, past-due amount, payment history, hardship details.
Apply before disconnection when possible; eligibility depends on account history and other factors.
Water outage, boil advisory or water incident
JEA Water Notices and JEA Outage Center.
Address, neighborhood, visible water, pressure issue, notice received.
For life-threatening emergencies related to JEA operations, call 911.

Jacksonville name warning: this article is for JEA in Jacksonville, Florida. If your bill shows City of Jacksonville NC, Jacksonville Water Works AR, or another Jacksonville, use that provider’s own bill-pay page instead.

Official JEA Phone, Office, Hours and Payment Address

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Residential Customer Care

Phone: 904-665-6000

Toll free: 800-683-5542

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

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Downtown Customer Solutions Center

JEA Headquarters, 1st Floor
225 N. Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed weekends and major holidays.

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Mail Payment

JEA
P.O. Box 45047
Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047

Write the JEA account number on the check or money order and allow enough mailing time.

Route
Contact / location
Use for
Residential Customer Care
904-665-6000 or 800-683-5542
Billing questions, water/sewer account help, payment, start/stop service, extensions, arrangements, service questions.
Commercial Customer Care
904-665-6250
Business accounts, commercial service and commercial billing questions.
Automated payment by phone
904-665-6000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Immediate-posting payment using bank account, credit card or debit card.
Downtown Customer Solutions Center
225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Bill payment, stop/start/transfer service, customer advisor appointments and in-person account issues.
Self-service kiosks downtown
JEA Customer Solutions Center
Cash, check, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay payments.
Mail payment
JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047
Routine check/money-order payments that are not near disconnection.
Property damage claim related to JEA operations
City of Jacksonville Risk Management: 904-630-CITY (2489) or MyJax app
Damage claims from JEA operations or vehicles, not bill payment.

Bill Pay, Login, Guest Pay, Phone Pay, AutoPay and Fees

JEA account login

Use jea.com to pay, store bank details, view bills, schedule bank-account payments and manage bill delivery.

Guest Pay

Pay an active JEA utility account by entering a valid JEA account number, without signing in.

Fee-free methods

JEA says cash, check and bank-account payments remain fee-free.

Card fee

Online and phone credit/debit card payments have a vendor service fee based on payment amount.

Start from official JEA

Open JEA Billing and Payment Options or JEA Pay Your Bill Online. Confirm the page says JEA before entering your account number.

Choose login or Guest Pay

Log in if you want account history, eBill, scheduled payment, payment arrangements, alerts or multiple-account access. Use Guest Pay for a quick one-time payment on an active account.

Pick a payment method

Bank account, cash and check are the best routes for avoiding the card vendor service fee. Use card payment when convenience or immediate posting matters more than the fee.

Save proof and check posting

Keep confirmation number, amount, date, payment route and JEA account number. Scheduled bank payments may take up to one business day after the scheduled date to process.

Payment method
Official detail
Best for
Watch out
Logged-in online bank payment
Pay directly from bank account; routing and account number from check are needed.
Fee-free online payment and scheduled payment.
Scheduled payments do not reflect in balance until the first business day after the scheduled payment date.
Online credit/debit card
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted through KUBRA.
Fast payment when card convenience is preferred.
Vendor service fee applies: up to $400 is $2.35; $400.01-$1,000 is $8.95; $1,000.01-$2,500 is $40.00.
Guest Pay
Pay any active JEA utility account with valid JEA account number.
One-time payment or helping someone else pay.
Cannot be used to pay start-service deposits.
Phone payment
Call 904-665-6000 24/7; automated payments post immediately.
Late-risk payment, no web access, immediate posting.
Card payments by phone also have vendor service fee.
Downtown Customer Solutions Center
Customer advisors offer stop/start/transfer service and bill payment; kiosks accept several payment types.
Complex account issue, cash/check payment, account documents.
Reserve an appointment if you need an advisor and want less wait time.
Authorized payment location
JEA-authorized payment locations can credit payment within one hour.
Cash or neighborhood payment center customers.
Look for official JEA signage and bring bill/account number.
Mail
Mail check or money order with account number to JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047.
Routine payments with time before due date.
Not safe for urgent disconnection or same-day posting.
eBill
JEA sends bill-ready email; logged-in customers can view and download 24 months of past statements.
Paperless billing and account history.
Update email before changing address or losing account access.
Payment-posting script: “My JEA account number is [account number] for [service address]. I paid [amount] on [date/time] by [online bank / card / Guest Pay / phone / mail / kiosk / authorized location]. Confirmation number is [number]. Has it posted, and is any balance still due before late fee or disconnection?”

Official payment links:

Billing & Payment Options Pay Online Guest Pay Authorized Payment Locations

Start, Move, Stop Service, Deposits and Connection Fees

Start service

  • New customers can start service online.
  • JEA may be able to turn on service the same day.
  • Prepare forms of identification, service address and deposit information.
  • Credit must be established because utility service is billed after use.
  • If credit/identity verification is declined, visit Downtown Customer Care Center to pay deposit and complete request.

Move / transfer service

  • Existing JEA customers can start service at a new address on weekdays.
  • Transfer can be scheduled up to 30 days before desired move date.
  • You can keep current service active for a few days while starting service at the new address.
  • Next-day service may not be available for new homes due to installation or inspection requirements.
  • A service activation fee appears on the first bill at the new address.

Stop service

  • Give JEA at least three days’ notice.
  • Turn-off service is available Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.
  • Any deposit is applied to the final bill.
  • If a credit remains, JEA mails a check to the address provided.
  • Keep stop-service confirmation and forwarding address proof.
Service item
JEA detail
Practical user action
Water and sewer standard minimum deposit
$100 if deposit is required.
Credit history may waive deposit; otherwise deposit may be two times average monthly consumption or standard minimum, whichever is greater.
Water-only standard minimum deposit
$50.
Ask whether your property has water only or combined water/sewer.
Sewer-only standard minimum deposit
$75.
Common for private-water/well or unusual service configurations.
Irrigation or reclaimed irrigation only deposit
$50.
Separate irrigation services can have separate deposit/account handling.
Connection fee ordered in advance or before noon for same-day request
$10 per service.
Applies to electricity, water and irrigation connection requests.
Connection fee ordered after noon for same-day request
$25 per service.
Plan ahead to avoid higher same-day charge when possible.
Deposit return
After 12 months of continuous service and good JEA credit score, deposit plus accrued interest may be applied to balance.
Maintain on-time payments and contact JEA if hardship affects your JEA credit score.
Leaving service area
Deposit and interest apply to final bill; refund check issued within four to six weeks if applicable.
Provide correct mailing address when stopping service.
Pre-existing customer with past-due balance over $25
Must agree to pay unpaid balance at time of request; deposit required.
Ask for minimum amount required before reactivation.
Add / Move / Stop Service Deposit & Connection Fees Start Service Call JEA

2026 Jacksonville JEA Water, Sewer, Irrigation and Reclaimed Rates

Current tariff used here

The water/sewer tariff document shown here is effective April 1, 2025 and JEA’s rate page says rates are effective until September 30, 2026. JEA approved additional rate adjustments effective October 1, 2026.

Common base charges

Residential 5/8" basic monthly charge: water $13.24 and sewer $15.86.

Water tiers

Residential water volume tiers range from $1.34 to $6.45 per thousand gallons.

Sewer

Residential sewer volume charge is listed at $4.88 per thousand gallons.

Residential rate item
JEA tariff amount
What it means
5/8" water basic monthly charge
$13.24
Common small residential water base charge.
5/8" sewer basic monthly charge
$15.86
Common small residential sewer base charge.
3/4" water / sewer base
$17.67 water / $21.61 sewer
Larger meter customers should not estimate with 5/8" base.
1" water / sewer base
$26.53 water / $33.10 sewer
Often larger residential or small commercial-like demand.
Residential water tier 1
1-4 kgal at $1.34 per kgal.
Lowest residential water usage tier.
Residential water tier 2
5-8 kgal at $2.99 per kgal.
Moderate usage tier; 1 kgal equals 1,000 gallons.
Residential water tier 3
9-15 kgal at $5.13 per kgal.
Higher use tier; check irrigation and leaks.
Residential water tier 4
Over 15 kgal at $6.45 per kgal.
Very high monthly usage; investigate toilets, irrigation, pool fill and service-line leaks.
Residential sewer volume
All kgal at $4.88 per kgal.
JEA definitions say residential sewer usage is based on 100% of water used up to 20 kgal.
Potable irrigation base, 5/8"
$13.24
Separate irrigation meter has separate base and usage charges.
Potable irrigation volume
1-7 kgal at $4.02; over 7 kgal at $6.03.
Irrigation can raise bills quickly in dry months.
Reclaimed irrigation base, 5/8"
$12.60 plus $6 monthly fee for non-bulk agreement.
Available only where reclaimed service exists and system is physically separate.
Reclaimed irrigation volume
1-14 kgal at $2.97; over 14 kgal at $5.97.
Check availability, agreement and non-potable marking rules.
Meter accuracy test
If meter tests within acceptable accuracy, customer shares cost: $40 up to 1", $85 for 1.5"-2", $125 over 2".
Check leaks and usage data before requesting a meter test.
Water/sewer/irrigation reconnection after delinquency
$14 per service in tariff.
Ask whether reconnection fee, late fee and deposit increase are already included in balance.

Rate-change warning: JEA announced Board-approved electric, water and sewer rate adjustments effective October 1, 2026. For bills after that date, use JEA’s current rate page or bill estimator before publishing exact bill examples.

Current JEA Rates Water/Sewer Tariff PDF Water Rate Definitions Oct. 1, 2026 Rate Adjustment

Late Bill, Reconnection, Payment Extension, Arrangement and Neighbor Help

Late / reconnection basics

  • JEA’s reconnection policy says a 1.5% late payment charge applies to past-due amounts on active accounts four days after most recent due date, except balances covered by payment arrangement amounts.
  • To reconnect, outstanding balance must be paid in full plus any security-deposit increase.
  • Service reconnection fee is $14 for each service.
  • Electric pole reconnection can be $25 if required.

Payment extension

  • Apply online if you need a few more days to pay.
  • JEA’s self-serve system tells you whether you qualify.
  • If approved, it gives a new due date.
  • Register for a jea.com account if you do not already have one.

Payment arrangement

  • JEA offers arrangements to pay balance over monthly installments.
  • Installment amount is added to future monthly bills.
  • Self-service system shows eligibility and required down payment.
  • Apply before disconnection when possible.
Help route
How JEA describes it
Prepare first
Payment extension
Short extra time to pay if the self-serve system approves the account.
JEA login, account number, amount due, realistic payment date.
Payment arrangement
Balance paid over monthly installments added to future monthly bills.
Past-due balance, down payment ability, monthly installment ability.
Guest Pay / KUBRA Boost
Guest Pay lets others pay on behalf of a JEA customer; Boost can share a payment-assistance link.
Account holder last name, service address, valid account number, amount to pay.
Community resources
JEA points customers facing financial dilemmas to additional community resources.
Bill, ID, income proof, shutoff notice, agency pledge details.
Neighbor to Neighbor
Emergency assistance fund for customers overwhelmed by a temporary financial crisis and unable to pay utility bill.
Ask JEA/community agencies how applications are routed and whether funds are available.
MyBudget
Levelizes monthly payments using a rolling average of last 12 bills.
Six months of service at addresses, good standing, internal credit score at least 300, no payment arrangement.
MyWay prepaid utilities
Prepaid option with no deposit, credit check, late fees or reconnection fees; start with as little as $50.
Ask JEA whether your household and service mix qualify for MyWay.
Past-due script: “My JEA account is [account number]. I received a past-due / disconnection notice. What exact amount must be paid today, is the 1.5% late charge or reconnection fee already included, and do I qualify for an extension, payment arrangement, MyWay or community assistance?”
Get Assistance Payment Extensions & Arrangements Service Reconnection Policy Call Customer Care

High Water Bill, Leak Adjustment, Pool Fill and Usage Alerts

Usage alerts

JEA can send daily usage, leak and high-bill alerts when unusual water use is detected. Set alerts inside your online account.

Water/sewer adjustment

JEA may adjust water and/or wastewater bills in limited situations such as leaks or excessive water loss.

Documentation matters

For water loss that did not enter the wastewater system, such as underground leak, slab leak or broken pipe, JEA requires plumber statement or receipt showing completed repair.

High-bill issue
What to check
What to ask JEA
Running toilet
Listen for refill, dye-test tank, check overnight use in online tools if available.
Does the usage pattern show continuous use, and does the adjustment policy apply?
Underground or slab leak
Meter movement when all water is off, wet yard, soft floor, plumber diagnosis.
What plumber receipt/statement is needed for water or wastewater adjustment review?
Broken pipe
Repair date, water loss location, whether water entered sewer system.
Will excess use be treated as sewer-affected or non-sewer water loss?
Pool fill
Date, gallons, meter reading before/after, whether wastewater charge is affected.
Does JEA require pool fill affidavit or other documentation?
Irrigation
Separate irrigation meter, schedule, broken heads, reclaimed vs potable irrigation.
Is irrigation metered separately, and are restrictions or reclaimed rules involved?
Meter accuracy dispute
Compare bill read with actual meter read and usage history.
What is the meter test fee if the meter tests within acceptable accuracy?
Water plus sewer shock
Water tiers, sewer volume, irrigation not separated, environmental or base charges.
Can JEA explain water/sewer breakdown and whether sewer is based on water use up to 20 kgal?
Leak-adjustment script: “My JEA account is [account number]. My water use increased from [old kgal] to [new kgal]. I found a [toilet / underground / slab / broken pipe / irrigation / pool fill] issue. It was repaired on [date], and I have [plumber receipt/photos/meter readings]. Please tell me which adjustment form applies and whether I should request an extension while the review is processed.”
Water/Sewer Adjustment Form Adjustment Terms Usage / Leak Alerts Bill Estimator

Water Outage, Boil Water Advisory, Water Incident or Sewer Issue

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Water notices

JEA posts water notices and boil-water advisories for affected service areas. Check the Outage Center if pressure drops, an advisory appears, or water service is interrupted.

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Why boil advisories happen

A precautionary boil water advisory can be issued when water pressure drops enough that bacteria or foreign matter could enter the system, including after water-plant/facility power outages or other outages.

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Report clearly

Give account/address, nearest cross street, visible water, pressure condition, boil notice received, and whether property, traffic or health is affected.

Problem
JEA route
What to say / do
No water or low pressure
JEA Customer Care / Outage Center.
Report whether neighbors are affected, when it started, and whether a water notice is posted.
Boil water advisory
JEA Water Notices page.
Follow the advisory until JEA announces it is lifted. Do not rely on rumors or neighborhood posts.
Water main break or water in street
Report through JEA service/outage route.
Give exact location, flow amount, road risk and photos if safe.
Sewer backup / wastewater problem
JEA service issue route; use 911 for life-threatening emergency.
Say whether backup is inside home, outside, at manhole, or in street.
Property damage claim
City of Jacksonville Risk Management at 904-630-CITY or MyJax app.
Provide contact info, photos, date/time, and wait for adjuster’s request for investigation documents.
Billing problem during outage
Customer Care at 904-665-6000.
Outage reports and bill disputes are separate; keep service issue record and bill proof.
Water incident script: “I am reporting a [no water / low pressure / water main break / sewer backup / boil notice question] at [address/cross street]. It started at [time]. The issue is [inside / outside / in street / at manhole / at meter]. Are there active JEA water notices or crews assigned to this area?”
Water Notices Outage Center Water Outages Call JEA

Water Quality, 2025 Report, Hardness, Backflow and Water Supply

Annual report

JEA publishes annual water quality reports. The 2025 Water Quality Report is available from JEA’s water-quality pages.

Service territory

JEA’s water/sewer tariff says JEA furnishes retail and wholesale potable and reclaimed water and sewer services to major portions of Duval County and portions of St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties.

Backflow / cross-connection

Residential and commercial backflow requirements protect the drinking-water system from cross-connections and non-potable sources.

Water-quality topic
Official route
User action
Annual water quality report
JEA Water Quality Reports / 2025 Water Quality Report.
Open the latest report for source water, detected constituents and system data.
Boil water advisory
JEA Water Notices.
Follow active notice instructions until JEA lifts the advisory.
Water hardness
JEA Water Hardness Levels page.
Use for softener/dishwasher/plumbing decisions and confirm your specific service grid if needed.
Backflow requirements
JEA Residential Backflow Requirements and Cross Connection Control resources.
Respond to backflow notices and use qualified vendors where required.
Reclaimed irrigation
JEA reclaimed water resources and tariff conditions.
Use reclaimed only where available and with a physically separate, clearly marked non-potable irrigation system.
Private plumbing issue
Licensed plumber plus JEA if meter/service-side issue suspected.
Public water can meet standards while old private plumbing affects the tap; document repairs.
Water service line verification
JEA Water Service Line Verification Project.
Check service-line material questions before renovation, sale or pipe replacement.
Water Quality Reports 2025 Water Quality Report Water Hardness Levels Residential Backflow Requirements

Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Conservation Kits and Outdoor Usage

Outdoor water is expensive

Residential water tiers rise with usage, and potable irrigation has separate high-use tiers. A broken sprinkler zone can push a bill into expensive tiers fast.

Free conservation kit

JEA announced customers can request a free Water Conservation Kit with high-efficiency showerheads and faucet aerators.

Once-a-week irrigation alerts

JEA’s 2026 water-shortage notices continued once-a-week irrigation messaging. Always check current JEA and local water-management guidance before watering.

Outdoor water issue
Why it matters
What to check
Sprinkler timer
Repeated irrigation can push usage into high water tiers.
Zone length, days per week, rain sensor, start time and actual runtime.
Broken irrigation head
Water may run into street or yard without obvious indoor leak.
Run each zone briefly and inspect heads, valves and wet spots.
Separate irrigation meter
Irrigation charges differ from domestic water/sewer structure.
Confirm whether the property has potable irrigation, reclaimed irrigation or no separate irrigation meter.
Reclaimed water
Reclaimed service requires a physically separate non-potable irrigation system where available.
Check purple pipe/non-potable markings and service agreement.
Pool fill
Large one-time use may affect water and sewer charges if not handled properly.
Record dates, meter reads and gallons; ask JEA about pool fill affidavit/credit route.
Summer bill spike
Irrigation plus higher water tiers can cause sharp seasonal increases.
Compare usage history, set alerts, and request conservation resources.
JEA Environment / Conservation 2026 Irrigation Notice Reclaimed Water Pool Fill Affidavit

Google Map: JEA Downtown Customer Solutions Center

Use this map for JEA’s Downtown Customer Solutions Center at 225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. It is useful for in-person bill payment, customer advisor appointments, start/stop service help and account problems that are hard to solve online.

Location / route
Address / contact
Use for
JEA Customer Solutions Center
225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
In-person customer help, bill payment, start/stop/transfer service, kiosks and advisor appointments.
Customer Solutions Center hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed weekends and major holidays
Visit during business hours or reserve a time through QLess if needed.
Residential Customer Care
904-665-6000 or 800-683-5542
Billing, payment, service and account help.
Commercial Customer Care
904-665-6250
Business accounts and commercial billing.
Mail payment
JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047
Routine mailed check/money-order payments.
Payment by phone
904-665-6000, automated system 24/7
Immediate-posting payment by bank account, credit or debit card.
City damage claims
904-630-CITY (2489) or MyJax app
Property damage claims related to JEA operations or vehicles.

Jacksonville Water Utility FAQ

What is the Jacksonville FL water utility?

In Jacksonville, Florida, water and sewer service is handled by JEA for most customers. JEA provides electric, water, sewer, reclaimed water and related utility services in major portions of Duval County and parts of nearby counties.

What is the JEA water bill phone number?

Call JEA Residential Customer Care at 904-665-6000 or toll free at 800-683-5542. Residential customer care hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How do I pay my JEA water bill by phone?

Call 904-665-6000 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and use the automated system. Payments made through the automated phone system post immediately. Card payments have a vendor service fee.

Where do I pay my Jacksonville JEA bill online?

Use JEA’s Billing and Payment Options page or Pay Your Bill Online route at jea.com. You can log in to a jea.com account or use Guest Pay with a valid active JEA account number.

Can I pay JEA without logging in?

Yes. JEA Guest Pay lets customers or helpers pay an active JEA utility account by entering a valid JEA account number. Guest Pay cannot be used for start-service deposits.

Where is the JEA customer service office?

JEA’s Downtown Customer Solutions Center is at 225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed weekends and major holidays.

What is the JEA mail payment address?

Mail check or money order payments with your account number to JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047.

How much is the JEA water and sewer deposit?

If a deposit is required, JEA lists standard minimum deposits of $100 for water and sewer, $50 for water only, $75 for sewer only, and $50 for irrigation or reclaimed irrigation only. Depending on credit history, deposit may be waived or may be higher based on premise usage.

Can JEA adjust a high water bill for a leak?

Possibly. JEA may adjust water and/or wastewater charges in limited situations such as leaks or excessive water loss. For water loss that did not enter the sewer system, such as underground leak, slab leak or broken pipe, JEA requires plumber documentation showing the repair was completed.

What are the common 2026 JEA residential water rates?

The JEA tariff effective April 1, 2025 lists residential 5/8-inch basic monthly charges of $13.24 for water and $15.86 for sewer. Residential water volume tiers are $1.34, $2.99, $5.13 and $6.45 per thousand gallons, and residential sewer volume is $4.88 per thousand gallons. JEA approved further rate adjustments effective October 1, 2026, so verify the current rate page for bills after that date.

30-Second Jacksonville JEA Water Checklist

Pay/login: use JEA Billing and Payment Options, jea.com account login, or Guest Pay with a valid active JEA account number.

Call: Residential Customer Care is 904-665-6000 or 800-683-5542; the same 904-665-6000 line supports 24/7 automated payment.

Office: JEA Customer Solutions Center is at 225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM.

Mail: send routine check/money-order payments to JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5047.

High bill: check water tiers, sewer volume, irrigation, toilets, pool fill, meter test risk, usage alerts and leak-adjustment documentation before paying late.

Water Bill Payment, Leak & Utility Help Toolkit

Use this free helper to find the official water bill portal, avoid unsafe payment pages, handle late bills, troubleshoot high usage, prepare start/stop service documents, and contact the utility office with the right details.

Find official payment pages safely
Prepare before late fees or shutoff
Check high bill and leak causes
Useful on every city water guide

Official Water Bill Portal Finder

Enter your city, state, and utility name. This tool creates safe search shortcuts for the official bill pay portal, customer service page, outage line, and start/stop service page.

Safety tip: Use the official city, county, or utility website when paying a water bill. Do not enter card or bank details on a page that only looks like a payment portal but does not clearly identify the official utility.

Safe Water Bill Payment Checklist

Before paying online, use this checklist to reduce the risk of wrong payment, duplicate payment, missed receipt, or third-party confusion.

Important: Some official utilities use third-party processors. That can be normal, but the payment processor should be linked from the official utility website and show clear fee/payment details.

Late Bill, Shutoff Notice & Reconnection Action Plan

Select your situation and get practical next steps. This helps users act quickly without guessing.

Do not wait: If you received a shutoff notice, online payment alone may not stop disconnection. Call the utility billing office and save your confirmation number.

High Water Bill & Leak Troubleshooter

A high bill can be caused by leaks, irrigation, estimated readings, seasonal use, or account/meter issues. Choose the closest problem below.

Quick leak test Turn off all water, then check whether the meter still moves.
Toilet check Put food coloring in tank. If color reaches bowl without flushing, there may be a leak.
Ask utility Request usage history, meter reread, leak adjustment policy, and payment arrangement options.

Start, Stop or Transfer Water Service Checklist

Moving in or out? Choose your situation and prepare the details most utilities commonly request.

Your preparation checklist

Move-out tip: Ask for a final meter read, final bill date, refund/deposit process, and confirmation number when stopping service.

Payment Assistance & Arrangement Finder

If you cannot pay the full water bill, this guide helps you decide what to ask before disconnection or extra fees.

Helpful document list: Keep your account number, photo ID, service address, bill copy, shutoff notice, income proof if needed, repair receipt if leak-related, and payment confirmation numbers.

Water Department Call Script Generator

Generate a clear call or email script before contacting the utility billing office.

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