Lafayette Water Utilities 2026: Bill Pay, Login & Phone

Lafayette, Indiana • water • wastewater • stormwater • Citizen Self Service

Lafayette Water Utilities Help Desk: Pay, Log In, Call or Start Service

Use this guide like the City of Lafayette Utility Billing counter: pay a water, sewer and stormwater bill, register for Citizen Self Service, call the correct office, start or stop service before a move, understand 2026 water and wastewater rates, check the late-fee and reconnection rules, troubleshoot high usage, use summer sewer billing correctly, report water emergencies, and separate utility billing from sanitation pickup questions.

Pay / Login Portal Billing: 765-807-1100 Phone Pay: 833-252-1659 24-Hour Emergency

Quick Answer: Lafayette Water Utilities Phone, Login and Address

Utility Billing765-807-1100

Phone Pay833-252-1659

Emergency765-807-1700

Office20 N 6th Street

Need	Official route	Prepare first	Important detail
Pay or log in online	Citizen Self Service / Utilities Payment	Account number, customer number and the information shown on your utility bill.	First-time users must register and link the utility account before full portal access.
Pay by phone	833-252-1659.	Account and customer number from the bill, balance and payment method.	Best for quick payment when you cannot log in online.
Billing or account question	765-807-1100 or ubquestions@lafayette.in.gov.	Account number, service address, bill date, usage concern and payment confirmation.	Telephone assistance is Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Visit the Utility Billing Office	20 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.	Bill, account/customer number, ID if changing service, payment method and any application paperwork.	Billing office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM, except holidays.
Mail payment	City of Lafayette, P.O. Box 1688, Lafayette, IN 47902-1688.	Check or money order payable to City of Lafayette, top portion of statement, account number on check.	Mail early; do not use mail for urgent disconnect or reconnection problems.
Drop-box payment	Inside City Hall near the police entrance on the south side of the building.	Check/money order and account number.	The west-side drive-up drop box was listed as closed starting mid-March; use the inside drop box or another payment route.
Start service	Apply for Service forms.	Choose renter, owner, existing resident, commercial or property-management form.	The city says applications require 1-3 business days to process.
Stop service	Stop Service form or Utility Billing.	Account details, final date, forwarding address and contact information.	Give at least one business day of notice; you remain responsible until the account is finaled out of your name.

City check: this article is for Lafayette, Indiana. Lafayette Utilities System in Louisiana and Lafayette, Colorado use different portals, phone numbers and emergency contacts. Match the state and provider name on your bill before paying.

First Check: Lafayette, Indiana or Another Lafayette Utility?

“Lafayette water utilities” is a confusing search because several U.S. cities use Lafayette in the utility name. The safest first step is to match the provider printed on the bill, not the city name alone.

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Lafayette, Indiana

Use City of Lafayette Utility Billing, selfservice.lafayette.in.gov, 765-807-1100 and 20 N 6th Street.

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Lafayette, Louisiana LUS

LUS bills electric, water and wastewater through a different “My Account” system and different phone numbers.

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Lafayette, Colorado

Lafayette, CO utility billing uses a separate municipal portal and customer service route.

Bill clue	Use this route	Verify before paying
Bill shows City of Lafayette, Indiana or 20 N 6th Street	Use this guide, Citizen Self Service and Utility Billing 765-807-1100.	Account/customer number and Lafayette, IN service address.
Bill shows Lafayette Utilities System or LUS	Use Lafayette, Louisiana LUS resources.	Electric charges, LUS logo, Louisiana address or 337-area phone number.
Bill shows City of Lafayette, Colorado	Use Lafayette, CO Utility Billing.	Colorado address, 303-area phone number or LafayetteCO.gov portal.
Apartment, Purdue-area rental or property manager billing	Ask the lease office whether service is direct-billed by the City or billed through rent.	Lease utility clause and whether account should be in tenant, owner or property-manager name.
Address outside City of Lafayette service area	Check the provider name; nearby areas may use different sewer/water entities.	Provider name, service address and payment portal printed on statement.

Pay or Log In to Lafayette Water Utilities Online

The City of Lafayette uses Citizen Self Service for online utility payments. First-time users register and link the account; returning users can pay online, manage account access and update bank draft details when available.

Open the official payment portal

Start at selfservice.lafayette.in.gov or use the official Utility Billing page link labeled “Utilities Payment.”

Register and link the account

If it is your first time logging in, create a Citizen Self Service account and link your utility account using the account and customer number from the bill.

Choose one-time or recurring route

Use online payment for a single bill, or use bank draft so the monthly payment is deducted on the due date.

Check timing for bank draft

Bank draft requests must be in place before the monthly statement comes out. If the request is received after the statement is issued, it starts on the next billing cycle.

Save proof

Keep the confirmation number, date, amount, account number and screenshot. Call 765-807-1100 if a payment is close to a due date, late charge or reconnection issue.

Payment route	Use when	Need ready	Important note
Citizen Self Service online	You want to pay online or manage the account.	Account number, customer number and login details.	First-time users must register and link the utility account.
Pay by phone	You want automated payment without using the website.	Account and customer number from your bill.	Call 833-252-1659.
Pre-authorized bank draft	You want automatic payment on the due date.	Bank draft form or Citizen Self Service setup; blank/voided check if using form.	New or modified draft information may not take effect immediately.
Mail	Routine payment with enough mailing time.	Check or money order payable to City of Lafayette, statement top portion and account number.	Mail to P.O. Box 1688, Lafayette, IN 47902-1688.
City Hall inside drop box	After-hours non-cash drop-off.	Check or money order with account number.	Use inside City Hall near the police entrance on the south side of the building.
In person	You need staff help, account verification, service start/stop help or urgent payment review.	Bill, account/customer number, ID if needed and payment method.	Visit 20 N 6th Street during billing office hours.
Payment extension request	You cannot pay by the due date and need time before delinquency/reconnection risk.	Account number, reason, date you can pay and contact information.	Use the official Payment Extension Request form or call before the account escalates.

Utilities Payment Portal Utility Billing Office Payment Options Email Utility Billing

Payment posting script: “I paid my City of Lafayette utility account [account number/customer number] for [service address] on [date/time] by [online/phone/bank draft/mail/drop box/in person]. Confirmation or check number is [number]. Can you confirm it posted and tell me whether any late, deferred-payment, returned-check, reconnection or remaining balance still applies?”

Start, Transfer or Stop Lafayette Water Service

The City uses different application routes depending on whether the customer is renting, buying on contract, purchasing as a new owner, already has service history, applying as a business or managing property for someone else.

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Residential applicants

Choose the renter/buying-on-contract, new owner or existing-owner application that matches the move.

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Commercial applicants

Businesses select the renting/buying-on-contract, new owner or existing owner route based on business name and tax ID history.

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Final your account

Stop-service requests need at least one business day; customers remain responsible until the account is finaled out of their name.

Task	Official route	Prepare	Important detail
Start residential service as renter or buying on contract	Renters/Buying on Contract application.	Service address, applicant details, lease/contract details if requested and contact information.	This includes existing residents with service in their name.
Start service as a new owner	Buying/Owning New Residents application.	Property address, owner information, closing/purchase details if requested.	Use when purchasing property and new to the City or never had service in your name.
Transfer/continue as existing owner	Buying/Owning Existing Residents application.	Current or prior account details, new property information and contact information.	Use when you already own or have service history in your name.
Start commercial service	Commercial application based on renting/buying-on-contract or owning status.	Business name, EIN/tax ID, location and authorization information.	If business name or tax ID changed, use the new commercial route.
Property management setup	Property Management Application.	Management company information and properties handled.	Use for property managers/management companies, not standard owner/renter service.
Processing time	Utility Billing application review.	Complete form and responsive contact information.	The city says applications require 1-3 business days and staff will call or email after processing.
Stop service	Stop Service form or visit 20 N 6th Street.	Account/customer number, final date, forwarding address and contact info.	Give at least one business day of notice; you are responsible for use until the account is finaled.

Apply for Service Stop Service Utility Billing Office Call 765-807-1100

Move-service script: “I need to start/stop/transfer City of Lafayette utility service at [address] on [date]. I am [renting/buying on contract/new owner/existing owner/business/property manager]. Which application should I use, what information is missing, and when will the account be finaled or activated?”

2026 Lafayette Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rates

Lafayette utility bills can include metered water, wastewater, fire protection, stormwater and other account-specific charges. A high total is not always a leak; fixed minimums, sewer charges and stormwater fees can be part of the bill.

First water tier

$3.90 per 1,000 gallons for the first 5,000 gallons.

Small-meter minimum

5/8- or 3/4-inch meter minimum charge is $7.80 with 2,000 gallons.

Wastewater use

$7.39 per 1,000 gallons plus $5.55 minimum monthly bill charge.

Stormwater

Residential developed properties are assessed $5 monthly, or $60 per year.

2026 water usage tier	Rate per 1,000 gallons	Plain-English note
First 5,000 gallons	$3.90	Common household base-usage range for metered water.
Next 15,000 gallons	$3.60	Usage from 5,001 through 20,000 gallons.
Next 50,000 gallons	$3.25	Higher-use residential, commercial or irrigation-like consumption.
Next 100,000 gallons	$2.68	Large monthly usage block.
Next 400,000 gallons	$2.32	Large-volume account tier.
Next 500,000 gallons	$2.13	Very high-volume account tier.
Over 1,070,000 gallons	$1.93	Top listed volume tier.

Minimum / fixed water item	2026 amount shown	What it means
5/8 or 3/4 inch meter	2,000 gallons minimum; $7.80 minimum charge.	Most small residential meters start here.
1 inch meter	6,727 gallons minimum; $25.72 minimum charge.	Larger meter minimum.
1.5 inch meter	14,560 gallons minimum; $53.92 minimum charge.	Higher base because of larger capacity.
2 inch meter	22,644 gallons minimum; $82.09 minimum charge.	Common larger commercial/multifamily size.
3 inch meter	44,898 gallons minimum; $154.42 minimum charge.	Large meter base.
Fire protection fee, 5/8 or 3/4 inch	$2.41.	Applies to water customers served within city limits based on meter size.
To establish new service connection	$12.00.	Listed new-service connection charge.
To re-establish service	$24.00.	Paid with arrears before service is re-established after nonpayment or other re-establishment need.
Returned check charge	$12.00.	Applies to insufficient funds or non-existent bank account checks.
Customer meter deposit	$20 tenant/buying-on-contract; $35 commercial.	Deposit can be refunded after final disconnection less current/delinquent amounts owed.

Wastewater / stormwater item	Current amount shown	Customer note
Wastewater minimum monthly bill charge	$5.55.	Fixed wastewater minimum line.
Wastewater use charge	$7.39 per 1,000 gallons.	Usually based on water consumption used for sewer billing.
Flat-rate unmetered residential sewage bill	$86.84 per month, based on 11,000 gallons.	Use only when the account is unmetered and categorized this way.
Flat-rate unmetered commercial sewage bill	$205.08 per month, based on 27,000 gallons.	Commercial unmetered category.
Residential stormwater user fee	$5 monthly or $60 per year.	Appears on existing water utility statement for customers with water service.
Stormwater ERU	1 ERU equals 3,200 square feet.	Nonresidential bills use measured impervious area; minimum is 1 ERU or $5.
Collection/deferred payment charge	For bills unpaid within 15 days from due date: 10% on first $3.00 and 3% on excess over $3.00.	Ask Utility Billing for exact payoff if the account is delinquent.

Bill-estimate shortcut: calculate metered water by gallon tier, add the applicable meter minimum/fire-protection line, then add wastewater, stormwater and any account-specific charges. Use the current city rate page before publishing exact estimates because charges may vary by meter size and account type.

Late Bills, Deferred Payment Charge and Reconnection

Lafayette’s posted water-rate schedule includes reconnection, returned-check, meter-deposit and collection/deferred-payment language. Treat a past-due account as a time-sensitive billing issue and call the office before paying through a slow route.

Situation	City rule / risk	Best action
Bill is close to due date	Payment method and posting time matter.	Use online, phone or in-person route instead of mail.
Bill unpaid 15 days after due date	Collection/deferred payment charge can apply: 10% on first $3 and 3% on excess over $3.	Call 765-807-1100 for exact payoff.
Service was turned off for nonpayment	Re-establishment charge plus arrears must be paid before service is re-established.	Ask Utility Billing what amount and payment method is required today.
Need new service connection	Listed new service connection charge is $12.	Use the correct start-service application and wait for processing confirmation.
Re-establish service	Listed re-establishment charge is $24.	Pay arrears and applicable charge before expecting restoration.
Returned check	$12 returned-check charge can apply.	Use reliable payment method and verify bank details.
Need more time	Payment Extension Request form is listed under Miscellaneous Request Forms.	Submit or call before disconnection/reconnection rules escalate.

Late-bill script: “My Lafayette utility account is [account/customer number]. What is the exact total due today, including any collection/deferred charge, returned-payment charge, arrears and re-establishment charge? Which payment method will prevent or restore service fastest?”

High Water Bill, Leak Checks and Summer Sewer Rates

Lafayette’s utility page points high-usage customers to leak checks and reminds residential customers that summer sewer rates help during warmer months because not all summer water goes into the sewer system for treatment.

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Toilets first

A running toilet can move a surprising amount of water through the meter before anyone notices.

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Summer sewer check

During warmer months, automatic summer sewer rates are designed to keep bills closer to actual sewer use.

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Know responsibility line

Lafayette Water Works is responsible from water main to meter; the meter-to-house line is customer responsibility.

High-bill check	How to check	Next step
Toilet leak	Add dye or food coloring to toilet tank, wait without flushing, and check bowl color.	Repair flapper/fill valve and monitor usage.
House pipe leak	Turn off inside shutoff valve first if a pipe is leaking inside.	If flow does not stop, call 765-807-1100 to request a customer service tech to shut off water in the meter pit.
Meter-to-house service line	Look for soggy yard, sinkholes, greener strips, continuous meter movement or pressure drop.	Customer is responsible for service line from meter to house.
Main-to-meter service line	Water visible near street, main or meter pit may involve city-side infrastructure.	Call Utility Billing/Water Works or emergency number if active.
Discolored water	Run cold water in the bathtub for up to 20 minutes.	If not cleared, contact the City.
Hot-water odor only	Compare hot water and cold water.	If odor is only hot water, city guidance says it is most likely a water-heater issue.
Lawn watering or pool filling	Compare usage during summer months and check summer sewer rate timing.	Review the residential summer sewer dates on the Utility Billing page.
No obvious cause	Go through the city’s leak checklist and compare usage periods.	Call 765-807-1100 or email ubquestions@lafayette.in.gov.

Water Tips Ways to Check for Leaks Summer Sewer Dates Email Billing

High-bill script: “My Lafayette utility bill increased from [old usage/amount] to [new usage/amount]. I checked toilets, inside shutoff, meter movement, irrigation/pool use, summer sewer timing and possible service-line leaks. Can you review the account and explain whether this is water use, sewer billing, stormwater, late charges or a meter issue?”

Water Works, Water Quality and Emergency Reporting

Lafayette Water Works pumps and treats groundwater from the Teays aquifer. The city describes the aquifer as up to six miles wide and 200-300 feet deep, with water treated through city facilities before distribution through towers and mains.

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Teays aquifer source

Water is pumped from the underground Teays aquifer and treated before delivery.

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Four water towers

Lafayette maintains four water towers with a combined 5 million gallons of storage.

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Annual reports

Consumer Confidence Reports and annual reports are posted on the Water Works reports page.

Problem or question	Best route	Say this	Have ready
Water main break / urgent water issue	24-hour emergency: 765-807-1700.	“I am reporting a water emergency at [address/cross street].”	Exact location, visible water, flow direction, safety risk and callback number.
Billing question	Utility Billing: 765-807-1100.	“I have a question about my water bill, usage or account.”	Account/customer number and bill date.
Water-quality report	Water Works Reports page or Water Works office.	“I need the latest Consumer Confidence Report.”	Year of report and service address if asking about a specific concern.
Wellhead protection question	Water Works at 765-807-1700.	“I have a question about wellhead protection or groundwater protection.”	Location, activity, spill or concern details.
Discolored water	Run cold water in bathtub up to 20 minutes first, then call if not clear.	“My cold water remains discolored after flushing.”	Hot/cold comparison, address, date/time and neighbors affected.
Lead service line information	Lead Service Line Replacement Program page.	“I need service-line material or replacement program information for my address.”	Service address and any city notice received.

Water Works Water’s Path to You Water Quality Reports Lead Service Line Program

Sewer, Summer Sewer, Lafayette Renew and Stormwater

Sewer and stormwater are easy to confuse because both may appear near water-related charges. Wastewater service is tied to sewer treatment, while stormwater funds drainage and water-quality improvements for runoff from roofs, pavement and other impervious surfaces.

Service / fee	What it means	What to do
Wastewater use charge	Usage charge listed at $7.39 per 1,000 gallons.	Review water use because wastewater is often tied to metered water.
Residential summer sewer rates	Automatic seasonal sewer billing adjustment during warmer months.	Check the city’s 2026 start and stop dates if lawn watering or pool fill raised water use.
Lafayette Renew	City wastewater/storm sewer utility operations and treatment routing.	Call Utility Billing for bill questions; use emergency contacts for urgent field issues.
Stormwater user fee	Residential developed property fee is $5 monthly, based on one ERU.	Remember this is not caused by water consumption.
Nonresidential stormwater	Calculated using measured impervious area with minimum 1 ERU or $5.	Commercial owners should review the city’s user fee policy and appeal/alternate rate options if applicable.
Stormwater appears on water statement	Customers with water service are billed monthly for stormwater on existing utility statements.	Separate stormwater from water and wastewater when disputing a bill.
Drainage problem	Use the city’s request/report channels or stormwater resources.	Give location, photos, flooding details and whether a storm drain is blocked.

Stormwater User Fee Summer Sewer Rates Lafayette Renew Stormwater Programs

Trash, Recycling and Sanitation on a Lafayette Utility Account

Lafayette Sanitation is separate from Water Works, but utility customers often need both contacts when moving, setting out trash or checking charges and service. The Sanitation Department picks up residential solid waste, large items and recyclables once per week.

Sanitation topic	Official detail	Customer action
Weekly collection	Residential solid waste, large items and recyclables are picked up once per week.	Confirm your scheduled collection day before setting out items.
Toter placement	Toters must be out by 6:00 AM, 3 feet from obstructions, with 2 feet of space between them and a clear path from curb to street.	Do not place toters behind vehicles or near poles/mailboxes.
Recycling	Recyclables should not be bagged; comingle recyclables in the recycling toter.	Keep plastic bags out of recycling unless city guidance says otherwise.
Large item pickup	Limited to about two small pickup truck loads once per year per residence.	Extra bags/items outside toter count as part of large item pickup.
Vacant residences	No items are picked up from vacant residences.	Coordinate service status when moving out or renovating.
Sanitation office	3601 McCarty Lane, Building C; 765-807-1413.	Use for trash/recycling service questions.
Normal work-hours issue	Monday-Friday, 6 AM-2 PM, call 765-807-1410 for normal work-hours issues.	Call early on collection-day problems.
After-hours emergency	For after-hours sanitation-related emergencies, city page lists 765-807-1200.	Use only for emergency routing, not routine missed pickup.

Sanitation Department Sanitation Office Work-Hours Issue After-Hours Emergency

Lafayette Utility Billing Office, Water Works and Map

Utility Billing Office

20 N 6th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
Mail: P.O. Box 1688, Lafayette, IN 47902-1688
Phone: 765-807-1100
Email: ubquestions@lafayette.in.gov

Water Works

Water Works phone: 765-807-1700
24-hour emergencies: 765-807-1700
Use for: water emergency, water quality report routing, Water Works operations.

Other City Routes

City Hall main: 765-807-1000
Lafayette Renew: 765-807-1800
Sanitation: 765-807-1413

Contact / place	Address / phone	Use for
Utility Billing Office	20 N 6th Street; 765-807-1100.	Billing, payment, bank draft, start service, stop service, high bill, extensions and account questions.
Mail payment	P.O. Box 1688, Lafayette, IN 47902-1688.	Routine check or money-order payment with account number and statement stub.
Pay by phone	833-252-1659.	Automated utility bill payment using account/customer number from bill.
Water emergency	765-807-1700.	24-hour water emergencies, water main breaks and urgent water-service problems.
Lafayette Renew	765-807-1800.	Wastewater and sewer utility routing; billing still goes to Utility Billing.
Sanitation	3601 McCarty Lane, Building C; 765-807-1413.	Trash, recycling, large-item pickup and toter questions.

Lafayette Water Utilities FAQ

What is the Lafayette, Indiana water bill phone number?

Call the City of Lafayette Utility Billing Office at 765-807-1100 for billing, account, start-service, stop-service, payment, high-usage and sewer/stormwater statement questions.

Where do I pay my Lafayette water bill online?

Use the official Citizen Self Service portal at selfservice.lafayette.in.gov. First-time users need to register and link the utility account using the account and customer number from the bill.

What is the Lafayette water bill phone payment number?

Call 833-252-1659 for the pay-by-phone option. Have the account and customer number from the utility bill ready before calling.

Where is the Lafayette Utility Billing Office?

The Utility Billing Office is at 20 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. Billing office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and telephone assistance hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Where do I mail a Lafayette water bill payment?

Mail check or money order payable to City of Lafayette to P.O. Box 1688, Lafayette, IN 47902-1688. Include the top portion of the statement and write the account number on the check.

How do I start Lafayette water service?

Use the Apply for Service page and choose the correct form for renting, buying on contract, new owner, existing owner, commercial applicant or property manager. The city says applications require 1-3 business days to process.

How do I stop Lafayette water service?

Use the Stop Service form or visit the Utility Billing Office at 20 N 6th Street. Give at least one business day of notice. You remain responsible for the account and consumption until the account is finaled out of your name.

What is the 2026 Lafayette water rate?

The 2026 metered water schedule starts at $3.90 per 1,000 gallons for the first 5,000 gallons. Rates then step down across larger usage tiers. The 5/8- or 3/4-inch meter minimum charge is $7.80 for 2,000 gallons.

What is the Lafayette wastewater rate?

The current wastewater rate listed on the Utility Billing page includes a $5.55 minimum monthly bill charge and a $7.39 per 1,000 gallons use charge. Flat unmetered residential and commercial sewer bills are listed separately.

Who do I call for a Lafayette water emergency?

For 24-hour water emergencies, call 765-807-1700. Use Utility Billing at 765-807-1100 for non-emergency billing, account and payment questions.

30-Second Lafayette Water Utilities Checklist

Pay/login: use selfservice.lafayette.in.gov and link your utility account.

Phone pay: call 833-252-1659 with account and customer number.

Billing: call 765-807-1100 or email ubquestions@lafayette.in.gov.

Office: 20 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901; billing office hours Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM.

Start service: submit the correct application and allow 1-3 business days.

Stop service: give at least one business day of notice; you remain responsible until the account is finaled out.

Emergency: 24-hour water emergencies call 765-807-1700.

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