Pasco Water Utilities 2026: Bill Pay, Login & Phone

Pasco WA Water Utilities 2026 • bill pay • login • phone • emergency • irrigation

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

Use this page as a practical City of Pasco utility desk. Pay online without registering, log in to the new portal, set up Auto Pay again, call the correct billing or emergency number, start or close water/sewer service, understand 2026 rates, check high usage, and route irrigation or water-quality problems to the right City office.

Pay / Quick Pay Call 509-545-3488 After-Hours Emergency Map & Offices

Start Here: Choose the Exact Pasco Utility Task

City of Pasco utility bills may include water, sewer, ambulance utility, storm drain, and irrigation utility charges. Some problems are billing problems, while others need Public Works, irrigation operations, engineering, or emergency response.

Utility Billing509-545-3488

Phone Payment833-869-1899

Emergency509-545-2737

Office525 N. 3rd Ave.

Need	Best official route	Prepare first	Do not miss
Pay one time without registering	Pasco Municipal Online Payments Quick Pay	Account number and service address from the paper bill.	No login is required. The City says credit-card fees may apply.
Log in, view bills, Auto Pay, usage history	Utility Billing Portal	Account number, email, password, payment method.	Previous autopay settings ended November 23, 2025; set up new Auto Pay in the current portal.
Pay by phone	833-869-1899 or 509-545-3488, option 1	Account number, amount due, card/bank method.	Additional fees apply to credit-card payments.
Billing, extension, payment plan, portal help	509-545-3488 or UB@pasco-wa.gov	Account number, service address, notice, payment confirmation.	Ask before the due date if you need an extension or arrangement.
Delinquent account	Utility Billing windows inside City Hall.	Account number, full past-due amount, fee questions.	City page says delinquent payments should be paid at the Utility Billing windows.
Start service	New Accounts / Open Account form	Valid ID, lease if renter, service address, deposit/setup fee.	Renters generally need valid ID and signed lease; owners must have sale recorded in county records.
Close service / move out	Utility Billing Forms	Move-out date, forwarding address, account number.	Use the close water/sewer utility account form before moving.
Water/sewer emergency	509-545-2737	Address, cross street, visible water/sewer issue, safety risk.	Use for after-hours water/sewer emergencies, not ordinary bill questions.

Scam warning: the City says to pay only through the official portal at pasco-wa.gov/UBPortal or by the methods listed on your utility bill. Pasco says it will not demand payment by gift cards, wire transfer, or payment apps.

Official Phone, Address, Hours and Local Routing

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Utility Billing Office

City of Pasco Utility Billing
First Floor, Area 1300
525 N. Third Ave.
Pasco, WA 99301

Phone: 509-545-3488
Fax: 509-543-5742
Email: UB@pasco-wa.gov

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Billing Hours

Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

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After-Hours Emergency

509-545-2737

Use for urgent water or sewer problems after normal billing hours, such as main breaks, serious leaks, sewer backups, or unsafe utility conditions.

Question type	Correct City route	Why this matters
Bill, login, Auto Pay, extension, payment confirmation	Utility Billing: 509-545-3488 / UB@pasco-wa.gov	Utility Billing handles City-operated utility billing, payment records, discounts and account services.
Pay by phone	833-869-1899 or 509-545-3488 option 1	Use the toll-free payment line or local billing menu option.
Public Works water operation issue	Public Works Operations: 509-545-3463	Use for water distribution, irrigation questions, water quality operations, and some field-service issues.
New water/sewer/irrigation service connection	Permit Center: 509-543-5726	New service connection and permit questions are different from ordinary monthly bills.
Water/sewer bill question	Utility Billing: 509-545-3488	Even if the issue is water/sewer, billing questions should go to customer service.
Engineering, stormwater or industrial discharge	Engineering / Environmental Compliance: 509-545-3454	Use for industrial wastewater permits, stormwater compliance and public-comment routing.

Bill Pay, Quick Pay, Portal Login, Auto Pay and Phone Payment

Quick Pay

Make a one-time payment without registering. You need your account number and service address.

Portal Login

No-fee methods

The new portal page says ACH bank account and debit card payments have no fees.

Credit card

Credit-card payments have a processing fee.

Open the official portal

Go to Pasco Municipal Online Payments. Confirm the page says “Utility Billing — Pasco, WA” before entering account or payment details.

Use Quick Pay for a fast payment

Click Quick Pay if you do not want to register. Enter your account number and verify the service address or bill match before submitting payment.

Use Sign In/Register for account tools

Create a dashboard if you need past bills, transaction history, Auto Pay, balance checks, contact-preference updates, water usage details where available, or multiple accounts.

Reset Auto Pay if you used the old system

The City says autopay settings from the previous payment system ended on November 23, 2025. To continue Auto Pay, set it up again in the current portal.

Payment option	Official detail	Best for	Watch out
Quick Pay	One-time utility payment in three steps without registration; account number and service address needed.	Fast payment without creating an account.	Save confirmation number and screenshot.
Utility Billing Portal	Pay bills, view bills, set recurring payments, see balances, view history and add multiple accounts.	Homeowners, renters, landlords and businesses with repeated payments.	Old Auto Pay did not carry forward after November 23, 2025.
ACH bank account	The City’s portal update says no fee when paying by bank account.	Customers who want to avoid credit-card processing fee.	Verify bank details before submitting Auto Pay.
Debit card	The City’s portal update says no fee for debit card payments.	Card users who want to avoid credit-card fees.	Use debit, not credit, if avoiding fees matters.
Credit card	Additional/processing fees apply to credit-card payments.	Fast card payment when fee is acceptable.	Confirm total before submitting.
Pay by phone	Call 833-869-1899 or 509-545-3488 option 1.	Payment without website access.	Have account number and amount ready.
Mail	City Of Pasco – Utility Billing, PO Box 9831, Vancouver, WA 98666-8800.	Normal payments with enough time.	Near shutoff, call first; mail may not post in time.
In person	Utility Billing Division at City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave.; cash, check/money order, debit or credit card.	Delinquent account, payment proof, account help.	Credit-card fees still may apply.
Drop boxes	HAPO Center/TRAC at 6600 Burden Blvd. and City Hall at 525 N. 3rd Ave.	Check/money order drop-off.	No cash; include return portion of bill.
24-hour kiosks	Pasco City Hall and Franklin PUD, 1411 W. Clark Street.	Pay City of Pasco and Franklin PUD bills in one location.	Keep kiosk receipt.

Payment-posting script: “My City of Pasco utility account is [account number] for [service address]. I paid [amount] on [date/time] using [Quick Pay / portal / phone / kiosk / mail]. Confirmation number is [number]. Has it posted, and is anything still due before disconnection?”

Official payment links:

Official Quick Pay / Portal Payment Options Paying Your Bill New Billing Portal Info

Open, Close, Transfer or Temporarily Turn Water Service On/Off

Renters opening account

Valid ID is required.
Valid lease or rental agreement signed by landlord and tenant is required.
Non-refundable setup fee is $15.
Deposit is required for tenants.
Most residential renter deposits are $332.70, but exact amount depends on service address.

Owners opening account

No deposit is required for property owners.
Non-refundable setup fee is $15.
City must verify county records show the property sale recorded.
Have closing/ownership details ready if timing is close.
Call Utility Billing if the account cannot be created yet.

Forms you may need

Open water/sewer utility account.
Close water/sewer utility account.
Average Payment Plan.
ESHB 1329 heat-event reconnection request.
Contact information update.
Snowbird Off / Snowbird On temporary service forms.

Service task	Official route	Practical note
Move in / open account	New Accounts page or Utility Billing Forms page.	Renters upload/send ID and signed lease; owners wait for recorded sale verification.
Move out / close account	Application to Close Water/Sewer Utility Account.	Submit before moving and provide forwarding details for final bill/deposit credit.
Transfer to another Pasco address	Open new account and close old account; call Utility Billing for timing.	Do not assume old address stops automatically when new address starts.
Snowbird Off / temporary repair shutoff	Request for Snowbird Off – Temp Off.	Snowbird Off should be for a minimum of three months.
Snowbird On / temporary service reactivation	Request for Snowbird On – Temp On.	Submit before you need water reactivated.
Heat-related reconnection	ESHB 1329 Request for Reconnection.	Used for residential reconnection during National Weather Service heat-related events.
New physical water/sewer/irrigation connection	Permit Application / Permit Center.	Call 509-543-5726 with address or parcel number. This is not ordinary billing setup.

Deposit timing: the City says once a tenant account is created, it provides an account number and instructions to pay the deposit. If the deposit is not paid before the due date of the first bill, service can be interrupted.

New Accounts Utility Billing Forms Water & Sewer Services UB@pasco-wa.gov

2026 Pasco Water, Sewer, Irrigation and Late-Payment Charges

Rate effective date

Updated water and sewer utility rates took effect March 1, 2026.

Single-family 3/4"

$31.48 inside city / $59.81 outside city water base.

Water usage

$1.35 inside city / $2.57 outside city per 100 cubic feet.

Delinquent fees

Late fee $10, collection fee $10, disconnection fee $50.

2026 charge / rule	Official amount or detail	What it means for users
Billing frequency	Utility bills are produced monthly.	Review bill every month; do not wait for quarterly reminders.
Late / delinquent timing	General rate page says considered late 20 days from billing date; late-payment page says delinquent if not paid in full 25 days from billing date.	Use the date on your statement and call before the due date if you need help.
Single-family 3/4" water base	$31.48 inside city; $59.81 outside city.	Common residential monthly water base charge.
Single-family 1" water base	$47.19 inside city; $89.66 outside city.	Larger meter customers should not estimate using the 3/4" amount.
Water usage	$1.35 inside city; $2.57 outside city per 100 cubic feet.	100 cubic feet equals 748 gallons.
Residential sewer	$41.33 inside city; $62.00 outside city.	Separate from water and can make the bill look higher.
Ambulance utility	$28.17 inside city only.	May appear on City utility bill even though it is not water use.
Storm drain utility	$6.85 inside city only.	Another non-water-use charge on the bill.
City-supplied irrigation	2026 subdivision-specific residential irrigation amount listed at $43.88.	Applies only where the property has access to City irrigation utility.
Low-income senior 3/4" water base	$10.44 inside city; $19.84 outside city.	Reduced rate for qualified senior customers.
Low-income senior sewer	$13.82 inside city; $20.73 outside city.	Reduced sewer rate for qualified senior customers.
Late-payment fees	$10 late fee, $10 collection fee, $50 disconnection fee.	Ask if these are already included in the amount needed to avoid shutoff.
Utility tax disclosure	A 10% utility tax is incorporated into water, sewer, irrigation, stormwater and reuse rates; it is not billed directly as a separate customer tax.	Do not look for a separate 10% line item; it is part of rate setting.

2026 increase context: Pasco says a typical single-family combined water/sewer bill was expected to increase by about $20-$22 per month in 2026, plus $6.61 if the home has City-supplied irrigation.

Official rate links:

Utility Billing & Rates 2026 Water & Sewer Rate Sheet 2026 Utility Rate Adjustments Late Payments

Late Bill, Shutoff Risk, Extension or Payment Arrangement

Past due?

Bills are monthly and due by the statement deadline.
Late-payment page says bills are delinquent if unpaid 25 days from billing date.
Delinquent payments must be made at Utility Billing windows inside City Hall.
Late, collection and disconnection fees may apply.
Call before the due date if you need an extension.

Extension / arrangement

Contact Utility Billing before the due date.
Arrangements and extensions are courtesy options.
Approval is discretionary by the Finance Director or designee.
Keep written notes or confirmation.
Do not assume a future scheduled payment prevents interruption.

Heat-event reconnection

ESHB 1329 form exists for residential reconnection during heat-related events.
Heat-related event must be determined by the National Weather Service.
Use the official Utility Billing Forms page.
Call Utility Billing if the situation is urgent.

Past-due call script: “My City of Pasco utility account is [account number]. I received a late/disconnection notice. What exact amount must be paid today, are the $10 late, $10 collection or $50 disconnection fees already included, and do I qualify for an extension or payment arrangement before the due date?”

Water or Sewer Emergency: When to Call 509-545-2737

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After-hours emergency

509-545-2737

Use for urgent water or sewer problems that cannot wait for billing-office hours.

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Public Works operations

509-545-3463

Use during business operations hours for water distribution, irrigation, low pressure, meter and field-service issues.

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Report clearly

Give address, cross street, visible leak, pressure issue, sewer backup location, irrigation issue, and safety risk.

Problem	Call / report	What to say
Water main break	After-hours emergency: 509-545-2737; business-hours operations: 509-545-3463.	“Water is bubbling/gushing at [address/cross street]. It started around [time].”
Sewer backup or sewer problem	509-545-2737 after hours; Utility/Public Works routing during business hours.	“Sewer is backing up/overflowing at [location]. It is [inside/outside/street/manhole].”
Reduced water pressure	Public Works Operations 509-545-3463 if not an emergency; 509-545-2737 after hours if severe.	Say whether neighbors are affected and whether water is cloudy or completely out.
Leak between street and meter	Public Works Operations 509-545-3463.	Give meter/street location, wet ground, flow rate and photo if safe.
Irrigation main break, leak or low pressure	Irrigation/Public Works: 509-545-3463.	Explain it is City-supplied irrigation, not domestic drinking water.
Billing shutoff / account issue	Utility Billing: 509-545-3488.	Do not use emergency line for ordinary balance or login questions.

Emergency script: “I am reporting a [water main break / sewer backup / low pressure / irrigation leak] at [address or cross street]. The issue is [in street / at meter / inside home / at irrigation line]. It started at [time], and [traffic/property/safety] is affected.”

City-Supplied Irrigation Water: 2026 Season, Rates and Billing

Separate from drinking water

Pasco says the public irrigation utility is separate from the drinking-water system and is used for outdoor needs like lawn watering.

2026 season

The City’s irrigation page says the system will turn on Friday, April 10, 2026, and the season usually runs April through October, depending on weather.

2026 monthly rate

The irrigation update lists 2026 monthly rate per home at $43.88.

Irrigation topic	Official detail	User action
Service purpose	Outdoor watering; using irrigation water instead of drinking water saves resources and reduces costs.	Check whether your subdivision/property has access to City irrigation.
System source	The irrigation system gets water from the Columbia River and 11 wells.	Do not treat irrigation water as drinking water.
Customers served	Public Irrigation Utility serves about 9,000 homes in a city of more than 80,000 people.	Use the webmap or bill line to confirm service.
2026 per-home rate	$43.88 per month.	Budget separately from drinking-water usage.
2026 per-acre rate	$127.95 per acre.	Relevant for parks, open spaces and large landscapes.
2026 per-unit rate	$13.71 per unit.	Relevant for some multi-unit/service configurations.
Connection fee	$1,000 for new connection to public Irrigation Water Utility after March 28, 2025.	One-time fee transfers with property/unit ownership.
Low-income senior irrigation discount	City adopted a 66% senior discount for qualified residents.	Apply only if you meet age, income, residency and responsibility requirements.
Irrigation leaks / low pressure	Irrigation handles breaks in irrigation mains, leaks and low irrigation pressure.	Call Public Works Operations at 509-545-3463.

City-Supplied Irrigation Water Irrigation Rate Updates Public Works Operations

High Water Bill, Meter Check, Toilet Leak and Irrigation Usage

Unit conversion

Pasco bills water per 100 cubic feet. 100 cubic feet = 748 gallons. Usage in cubic feet divided by 100 equals billable units.

Sprinkler impact

The City says running a sprinkler for one hour can use about 400 gallons, and a garden hose left on can quickly raise the bill.

Leak risk

A small automatic irrigation-system leak can waste about 6,300 gallons per month.

Check	What Pasco guidance says	What to prepare before calling
Household use change	Average person uses 40-80 gallons per day.	House guests, more people home, new appliances, pool/pressure washing dates.
Lawn watering	Summer lawn watering is a common reason for high bills when not using irrigation water.	Sprinkler schedule, hose use, irrigation access status.
Meter movement test	Turn everything off inside the house, then check the water meter. It should not move; if it moves, you likely have a leak.	Meter photos, time tested, note that all water was off.
Toilet leak	Food coloring/dye in the tank; wait 15 minutes without flushing. If dye appears in bowl, flapper valve is leaking.	Dye-test result, repair date, flapper/fill valve receipt.
Faucet drip	A faucet dripping once per second can use more than 3,000 gallons per year.	Repair details, photos or plumber receipt.
Showerhead drip	Ten drips per minute can waste more than 500 gallons per year.	Fixture repair proof.
Pressure washing	At 4 gallons per minute, pressure washing for four hours can use 960 gallons or more than one billable unit.	Dates and duration of pressure washing.
Irrigation leak	Check system each spring for frost/freezing damage; a tiny leak can waste thousands of gallons.	Controller schedule, wet spots, repair invoice.

High-bill script: “My Pasco utility account is [account number]. Usage changed from [old units] to [new units]. I checked household use, sprinklers, hose use, toilets, faucets and the meter with all water off. Can you review the bill and tell me whether a meter reread, leak documentation or payment arrangement is the next step?”

Why Was My Water Bill High? Utility Billing FAQs Call Utility Billing

Low-Income Senior Discounts and Average Payment Plan

Reduced senior utility rate

Pasco offers a reduced senior citizen rate for single-family residential water, irrigation and sewer services.

Who may qualify?

Customer must be 62 or older, have the utility account in their name for more than 90 days, reside at the application address and qualify as low income.

Average Payment Plan

The form calculates an average bill amount from the last 12 months; amount is reevaluated in April and October each year.

Program	Useful detail	Next step
Senior water/sewer/irrigation discount	For low-income senior citizens meeting age, account, residence and income requirements.	Complete the Senior Reduced Water, Irrigation and Sewer Rate Application.
Income verification	Annual household income updating and verification is required to stay in the program.	Keep current income documents ready every year.
Garbage reduced rate	Pasco links a separate Reduced Garbage Rates Application.	Apply separately; do not assume water discount covers garbage.
Dog license senior reduction	Separate reduced dog license application may be available.	Use the correct application for animal licensing.
Average Payment Plan	Average based on previous 12 months of billing statements.	Use if you want predictable monthly amount, but review April/October recalculations.

Low-Income Senior Discounts Average Payment Plan Form Ask Utility Billing

Water Quality, Columbia River Source, Treatment and Cross Connection

Water treatment

Pasco Water Filtration is responsible for delivering drinking water that meets and exceeds state and federal requirements.

Treatment process

The City lists chemical addition, disinfection, filtration and sedimentation control as treatment steps.

Monthly volume

Pasco says the water utility treats about 338 million gallons of water per month on average.

Water-quality topic	Useful official detail	User action
Annual water quality report	City posts 2025 Annual Water Quality Report in English and Spanish.	Open the Drinking Water Treatment page and download the latest report.
Source and treatment	Raw water is pumped from the Columbia River to the treatment plant; treatment is monitored and adjusted as needed.	Use the report for contaminant table and regulatory details.
Reduced pressure / water leak / meter issue	Water Distribution maintains and repairs domestic water supply system, including reduced pressure, leaks between street and meter, water main breaks and meter repairs.	Call Public Works Operations at 509-545-3463 or emergency number after hours.
Cross connection	Federal and Washington State regulations require City cross-connection protection to prevent possible contamination.	Respond to inspection/test notices and use approved backflow assembly testers if required.
Common cross-connection source	Pasco says landscape irrigation is a common source for possible contamination when domestic water is connected improperly.	Check irrigation/backflow devices and do not bypass required protection.
Stormwater / industrial discharge	Environmental Compliance monitors water use, wastewater discharge, stormwater quality and industrial pretreatment.	Businesses should use Engineering/Environmental Compliance routing for permit questions.
Cyanobacteria / toxic algae	Pasco, Kennewick and Richland work with Benton-Franklin Health District to monitor toxic algae in the Columbia River and other local water bodies.	Use BFHD sampling updates for river recreation or source-water concern context.

Official water-quality links:

Drinking Water Treatment 2025 Water Quality Report Water Services Environmental Compliance

New Connections, Hydrant Meters, Permit Center and Builder Routing

New connection

For new City water, sewer or irrigation service, complete the permit application and call the Permit Center at 509-543-5726.

Have parcel info ready

The City asks applicants to have the address or parcel number available for the property requesting service.

Hydrant meter reads

Hydrant meter read form should be submitted by the 15th of each month, regardless of hydrant meter usage.

Contractor / builder task	Correct route	Practical note
New water/sewer/irrigation service	Permit Application + Permit Center 509-543-5726.	This is different from creating a monthly billing account.
Fee schedule question	Permit Center or Water & Sewer Services page.	Connection-fee updates are effective January 1, 2027 for permits issued on/after that date.
Hydrant meter read	Hydrant Meter Read Submission Form.	Submit monthly by the 15th even if no usage occurred.
Stormwater / industrial discharge	Environmental Compliance / Engineering.	Industrial discharge permit public comments can be routed to Engineering Department.

Water & Sewer Services Hydrant Meter Read Form Permit Center: 509-543-5726

Google Map: Pasco Utility Billing Office

Use this map for City of Pasco Utility Billing at City Hall. Public Works Operations and irrigation offices are at a separate Grey Avenue location.

Location / route	Address / phone	Use for
Utility Billing / City Hall	First Floor, Area 1300, 525 N. Third Ave., Pasco, WA 99301	Water/sewer bills, payments, portal help, new account questions, delinquent payments.
City Hall general	525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301; 509-544-3080	General City routing, not the fastest billing line.
Public Works Operations	1025 S. Grey Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301; 509-545-3463	Water distribution, field operations, irrigation questions, low pressure, leaks.
Irrigation Utility	1015 S. Grey Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301; 509-545-3463	City-supplied irrigation line questions, irrigation leaks, low irrigation pressure.
Mail payment	City Of Pasco – Utility Billing, PO Box 9831, Vancouver, WA 98666-8800	Mailed utility payment with return bill portion.
Drop box	HAPO Center/TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd.; City Hall 525 N. 3rd Ave.	Check/money order payments only; no cash.
Payment kiosk	City Hall 525 N. 3rd Ave.; Franklin PUD 1411 W. Clark Street	24-hour kiosk payments for Pasco and Franklin PUD bills.

Pasco Water Utilities FAQ

What is the Pasco Water Utilities phone number?

Call City of Pasco Utility Billing at 509-545-3488 for water/sewer billing, payment, portal, new-account, extension and customer-service questions.

What is the Pasco water or sewer emergency number?

The City lists the after-hours emergency number as 509-545-2737. Use it for urgent water or sewer problems that cannot wait for normal billing hours.

Where do I pay my Pasco utility bill online?

Use the official Pasco Municipal Online Payments utility portal at pascowa.municipalonlinepayments.com/pascowa/utilities. It offers Quick Pay and Sign In/Register.

Can I pay without creating an account?

Yes. Use Quick Pay. The portal says no login is necessary and you need your account number.

What is the Pasco utility pay-by-phone number?

Pay by phone by calling 833-869-1899, or call 509-545-3488 and select option 1.

What are the Pasco Utility Billing office hours?

Utility Billing hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

What is the Pasco Utility Billing address?

The office is First Floor, Area 1300, 525 N. Third Ave., Pasco, WA 99301.

How much is the 2026 single-family residential water base charge?

The 2026 rate sheet lists single-family 3/4-inch water base at $31.48 inside city and $59.81 outside city. Water usage is $1.35 inside city and $2.57 outside city per 100 cubic feet.

Do I need to set up Auto Pay again?

Yes, if you had autopay in the previous payment system. The City says old autopay settings ended November 23, 2025, and customers must set up a new Auto Pay in the current portal.

How do renters open a Pasco water account?

Renters need valid ID and a valid lease or rental agreement signed by landlord and tenant. The City lists a $15 non-refundable setup fee and says most residential renter deposits are $332.70, with the exact amount based on service address.

30-Second Pasco Water Checklist

Pay/login: use official Pasco Municipal Online Payments; Quick Pay needs account number; portal gives Auto Pay, history, bills and multiple accounts.

Call: Utility Billing 509-545-3488; phone payment 833-869-1899; after-hours emergency 509-545-2737; Public Works Operations 509-545-3463.

Office: First Floor, Area 1300, 525 N. Third Ave., Pasco, WA 99301; Mon-Wed/Fri 8 AM-5 PM, Thu 8 AM-4 PM.

2026 rates: March 1, 2026 rates include 3/4" single-family water base $31.48 inside city / $59.81 outside city, plus usage per 100 cubic feet.

High bill: check sprinklers, toilets, faucets, hose use, pressure washing, meter movement and irrigation leaks before calling for review.

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