Polk County Utilities Help Desk for Bills, Login, Service and Water Problems
Use this page to pay a Polk County Utilities bill, log in to the customer portal, call the right number, start or stop service, avoid late fees, report water or sewer trouble, check conservation programs, and find the Winter Haven office without digging through multiple pages.
Start Here: Pick the Exact Polk County Utility Task
Searcher intent |
Best official route |
Have ready |
Do not miss |
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Pay online or log in |
Utility account number, service address, balance, payment method. |
Quick Pay can be used without creating an account. Payments after 11:59 PM post the following day and may be late on due date. |
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Set up automatic bank draft |
Ways to Pay or portal |
Checking account, voided check if paper form, account number. |
No convenience fee, but setup can take up to 30 days. Pay another way until active. |
Pay by phone |
Account number and payment method. |
Automated phone payments have convenience fees and the same after-11:59 PM posting warning. |
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After-hours emergency |
Exact address, cross street, water outage/leak/sewer backup detail. |
Use for after-hours water outage, leak or sewer backup. Do not wait for email. |
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Start water/sewer service |
State ID copy, service address, start date, contact info, deposit/payment. |
PCU requires a deposit. Credit card payments must be handled by the customer, not by phone/email staff. |
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Stop service / final account |
Use the termination request in the Utilities Administration Manual or contact customer service. |
Account number, service address, requested turn-off date, forwarding address. |
PCU requires 24 business hours’ notice before the requested turn-off date or additional fees may be charged. |
Cash payment |
Any Central Florida Amscot location |
Bring your bill. |
Amscot convenience fees apply. Payments after 10:59 PM post the following day. |
Water outage, leak or sewer backup |
Address, issue type, photos if safe, whether neighbors are affected. |
For sewer backup, stop using water if backup worsens and keep children/pets away. |
Important name warning: this page is for Polk County Utilities, Florida, not Polk County Water Authority in Georgia and not Palm Beach County Water Utilities.
Official Polk County Utilities Info Box
Customer Service
Phone: 863-298-4100
Toll free: 800-301-6039
Fax: 863-298-4111
Email: Utilities@polkfl.gov
Office / Lobby / Drive-Thru
Polk County Utilities Administration Building
1011 Jim Keene Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Mail and Drop Boxes
Mail payments:
Polk County Utilities
P.O. Box 2019
Bartow, FL 33831-2019
Drop boxes: 1011 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven and 330 W. Church Street, Bartow.
County Admin
Board of County Commissioners
330 W. Church Street
Bartow, FL 33830
Main: 863-534-6000
Northeast Government Center
200 Government Center Blvd.
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
Phone: 863-534-4000
After-Hours Emergency
To report a water outage, leak or sewer backup after hours, call 863-534-7351.
Pay Bill and Login: Fastest Official Paths
Quick Pay
Use billpay.polkutilities.net and choose Quick Pay if available.
Portal Login
Register/login to view account activity, schedule payments, save payment methods and manage recurring payments.
Bank Draft
No convenience fee. Setup may take up to 30 days.
Amscot Cash
Bring the bill. Amscot fees apply. Payments after 10:59 PM post next day.
Payment method |
Official detail |
Best for |
Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Quick Pay |
One-time payment can be made through the customer portal without creating an account. |
Fast monthly payment. |
Payment after 11:59 PM posts the following day. If paid after 11:59 PM on due date, it may be late. |
Online account login |
Use the customer portal for account access and recurring payment scheduler. |
Customers who want bill history, saved payment method, and recurring setup. |
Recurring credit card payment over $500 will not process; contact customer service if automatic payment is above $500. |
Automatic Bank Draft |
Checking account draft; no convenience fee; setup by paper form or portal. |
Users who want to avoid missed due dates and convenience fees. |
Initial setup can take up to 30 days, so pay another way until bank draft is active. |
Debit / credit / e-check / wallets |
Portal lists debit/credit cards, e-check, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, PayPal Credit and Venmo. |
One-time electronic payment. |
$2.75 convenience fee per $500 transaction; $500 maximum per transaction. |
Automated phone |
Call 863-298-4100 or 800-301-6039. |
Users who prefer IVR phone payment. |
Convenience fees apply; same due-date posting risk after 11:59 PM. |
Mail |
Mail bottom bill portion and payment to P.O. Box 2019, Bartow, FL 33831-2019. |
Normal bills with enough time before due date. |
Do not mail cash. Include account number on check/money order. |
Lobby / drive-thru |
1011 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880. Open 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday. |
In-person payment or account support. |
Payments after 4:30 PM post the following business day. |
Drop box |
Use check/money order only at Winter Haven or Bartow drop boxes. |
After-hours check or money order. |
No cash. Drop boxes are checked once daily; payment posts by next business day. |
Official bill-pay links:
Late Fee, Final Notice and Disconnect Risk
Late fee trigger
Payments made after 11:59 PM on the bill due date are considered late. The county lists a late fee of $6 or 5%, whichever is greater.
Final notice timing
Administration Manual policy says unpaid accounts receive final notice on the 21st day after billing date.
Disconnect eligibility
If unpaid seven days after final notice, the account may become eligible for disconnection.
Problem | What PCU policy says | Best user action |
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Late fee | One late charge per 12 calendar months may be waived as a courtesy on customer request, but bad credit history may disqualify the courtesy. | Call and ask politely before paying if this is your first late charge in 12 months. |
Final notice | Final notice shows past-due amount, late charge and deadline to avoid termination/disconnection. | Do not guess. Ask customer service what exact amount protects service. |
Scheduled disconnection | Drop box, internet or IVR payments received before start of business on scheduled disconnection day may excuse the account. | Pay early and call with confirmation if service is at risk. |
Small balance | Accounts with balance under $40 and less than 30 calendar days past due are not considered for shutoff. | Still pay before it ages further. |
Disconnected account | Restoration requires delinquent balances, charges and reconnection charge paid in office or specific arrangements made by account holder. | Turn off faucets before restoration. Ask when service can be restored. |
Repeated disconnects | Two or more scheduled disconnections in 12 months may result in increased deposit requirement of 2.5 times most recent six-month averages. | Ask for payment arrangement before the second scheduled disconnect. |
Start, Transfer or Stop Water/Sewer Service
Start service
- Complete water and/or sewer service application.
- Attach approved state ID, such as driver’s license.
- Provide service address, city, ZIP, mailing address and contact info.
- Enter requested service begin date.
- Deposit is required and non-negotiable.
- PCU representative contacts customer with new account number.
Transfer service
- Residential customers may transfer service/deposit within PCU service area.
- New account must be in same name.
- Old service must close within a maximum five-calendar-day grace period.
- All appropriate charges must be paid at transfer.
- Good credit record required for prior 12 months.
Stop service
- Use termination request/contact customer service.
- Provide account number and service address.
- Give requested turn-off date.
- PCU must have 24 business hours’ notice.
- Ask how final balance, deposit and mailing address will be handled.
Credit card safety: the application says credit card payments must be handled by the customer only; Polk County Utilities cannot take credit card payments over the phone or by email.
Rates, Fees and Charges: What to Check Before You Pay
Rates page
Use the official Rates and Fees page for the current water, wastewater, reclaimed water and connection fee schedules.
Late fee
$6 or 5%, whichever is greater, when payment posts late.
Portal fee
$2.75 convenience fee per $500 transaction for one-time electronic options.
Max transaction
$500 maximum per transaction for one-time portal payments.
Charge / rule | Official detail | What the user should do |
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Debit/credit/e-check/wallet convenience fee | $2.75 per $500 transaction; fee paid to third-party processor. | If the payment is more than $500, split carefully or ask customer service for the safest option. |
Recurring credit card over $500 | Recurring payment more than $500 will not process. | Contact 863-298-4100 if autopay amount may exceed $500. |
Automatic bank draft | No convenience fee; checking account draft on due date once active. | Use if you want the lowest-cost recurring method. |
Late payment | After 11:59 PM on due date is late and could trigger late fee. | Do not wait until midnight; keep confirmation proof. |
Deposit | Required to establish an account; non-negotiable and not transferable between individuals. | Ask amount before applying. Have ID and payment ready. |
Same-day/emergency service | Administration Manual says additional fees may apply for same-day service or emergency services. | Ask before requesting same-day activation or after-hours action. |
Base charges after disconnection/temporary absence | Customers leaving the system due to nonpayment disconnection or voluntary temporary absence may owe base facility charges for periods disconnected up to 12 months. | Ask before voluntarily stopping/returning service at same location. |
Locality, Service Areas and “Is This Polk County Utilities?”
Do not assume by county name alone. Polk County, Florida has cities and private/municipal utility providers. Your bill decides whether you are a Polk County Utilities customer.
Area / clue | Why it matters | What to check |
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PCU Regional Utility Service Areas | The Utilities Manual says PCU has Regional Utility Service Areas where it has exclusive provider responsibility for county-owned potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems. | Check bill, service address and PCU boundary/service materials before applying. |
Central / Northeast / Northwest / Southwest / East / Southeast RUSAs | Water conservation policy materials identify six PCU regional utility service areas. | Use PCU service/billing zone or contact customer service if your area is unclear. |
Winter Haven office | Main Utilities Administration Building is in Winter Haven. | Use 1011 Jim Keene Blvd. for in-person utility account help. |
Bartow county drop box | County Administration Building drop box at 330 W. Church Street is listed for payments. | Use check/money order only; no cash. |
Lake Alfred / Northeast Government Center | County footer lists 200 Government Center Blvd., Lake Alfred for county services. | Useful landmark but not the main utility payment office. |
Lake Pierce / Lake Clinch project areas | County septic-to-sewer planning pages discuss Lake Pierce and Lake Clinch/Bay View Park areas. | Property owners in project areas should watch official county communications and surveys. |
High Bill, Leak Adjustment and Conservation Help
Report urgent issue
Business hours: 863-298-4100
After hours: 863-534-7351
Leak adjustment
PCU may consider non-beneficial consumption adjustments when the customer submits a written request, explanation and proof of repair.
Free sprinkler check
PCU offers no-cost sprinkler system check-ups for qualifying customers averaging at least 14,000 gallons per month over three months.
Watering rule
PCU says residential and commercial lawn watering is limited to twice per week regardless of water source.
Problem | PCU-relevant detail | Action |
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High irrigation bill | Average household outdoor irrigation often exceeds essential indoor water use. | Check sprinkler heads, timer settings, broken lines and watering days. |
Broken sprinkler head | PCU says broken heads and leaking irrigation lines can waste thousands of gallons per cycle. | Repair before requesting bill review. |
Leak adjustment request | PCU considers adjustments for no more than three consecutive calendar months of consumption. | Send written explanation, discovery date, repair proof and account details. |
Indoor leak | PCU conservation page says unrepaired fixture leaks can waste thousands of gallons per year. | Check toilets, faucets, hose bibs, irrigation valves and water softener discharge. |
Qualifying sprinkler check-up | Must be PCU customer, have operating irrigation system, and meet high-use threshold. | Submit sprinkler system check-up request with property and mailing details. |
Water supply cost concern | PCU says Polk is not running out of water but running out of inexpensive water; conservation helps ease increasing cost. | Use Water Conservation Calculator and reduce irrigation waste. |
Water Quality, DPR and Septic-to-Sewer Projects
Water source pressure
PCU says Polk’s groundwater supply primarily comes from the Upper Floridan aquifer, but sustainable withdrawals are limited.
Direct Potable Reuse
The Cherry Hill DPR pilot at the Northwest Regional service area tests whether advanced-treated water can meet/exceed drinking-water standards. The pilot water is not being introduced into the drinking water supply at this time.
Septic-to-sewer
County planning pages discuss future wastewater collection projects for Lake Pierce and Lake Clinch/Bay View Park areas to reduce pollution from septic systems.
Topic | Official context | Why it helps the user |
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Upper Floridan aquifer | PCU says overpumping can harm lakes, springs and wetlands. | Explains why water conservation and alternative supply projects affect long-term rates. |
DPR pilot | Reclaimed water is transferred from Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility to Cherry Hill Water Production Facility pilot site. | Helps users understand future water-supply planning. |
DPR tours | PCU welcomes residents, community associations, leadership groups and homeschool groups for private tours by request. | Useful for neighborhoods asking about water reuse safety. |
Septic conversion | Converting from septic to sewer can reduce maintenance, odors, contamination and improve water quality. | Useful for Lake Pierce/Lake Clinch property owners watching future projects. |
Before You Call PCU: Prepare the Right Details
Call reason | Prepare before calling | Ask this exact question |
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Payment missing | Account number, amount, payment method, confirmation number, date/time. | “Did this payment post, and is my account protected from late/disconnect action?” |
High bill | Current/previous usage, leak repair proof, irrigation schedule, photos. | “Can my account be reviewed for non-beneficial use or leak adjustment?” |
Start service | Completed application, state ID copy, deposit/payment, start date. | “What charges are due before service can be established?” |
Stop service | Account number, turn-off date, forwarding address. | “Do you have 24 business hours’ notice, and when will the final balance be issued?” |
After-hours leak/sewer backup | Address, cross street, visible leak location, sewer backup location, safety concerns. | “Is this county-side or private-side, and what should I do while waiting?” |
Portal login issue | Browser/device, account number, screenshot, exact error. | “Can you confirm my account access and the safest payment option today?” |
Polk County Utilities Map, Office and Payment Locations
Place / route | Address / phone | Use for |
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Polk County Utilities Administration Building | 1011 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880 | Lobby, drive-thru, customer service, payment, start/stop account help. |
Mail payments | P.O. Box 2019, Bartow, FL 33831-2019 | Check/money-order mail payments with bottom portion of bill. |
County Administration Building drop box | 330 W. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830 | Check/money-order drop box; no cash. |
Northeast Government Center | 200 Government Center Blvd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850 | County government location; not the main utility payment office. |
Customer service | 863-298-4100 / 800-301-6039 | Billing, payment, service start/stop/transfer, portal, account questions. |
After-hours emergency | 863-534-7351 | Water outage, leak, or sewer backup after hours. |
Amscot | Any Central Florida Amscot location | Cash payment with bill; Amscot fees apply. |
Polk County Water Utilities FAQ
What is the Polk County Utilities phone number?
Call Polk County Utilities customer service at 863-298-4100. The toll-free number is 800-301-6039. For after-hours water outage, leak or sewer backup, call 863-534-7351.
Where is the Polk County Utilities office?
The main Utilities Administration Building is at 1011 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880. Lobby and drive-thru are listed from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
How do I pay my Polk County Utilities bill online?
Use the official customer portal at billpay.polkutilities.net. You can log in or use Quick Pay if you do not want to create an account.
What is the online payment fee?
The county lists a $2.75 convenience fee per $500 transaction for one-time debit, credit, e-check and wallet-style portal payments. The maximum amount per transaction is $500.
Can I avoid the payment convenience fee?
Yes. Automatic Bank Draft has no convenience fee, but setup can take up to 30 days. Continue using another payment method until your bill confirms the draft is active.
Can Polk County Utilities take my credit card by phone or email?
The water/sewer service application says credit card payments must be handled by the customer only and that Polk County Utilities cannot take credit card payments over the phone or by email.
What happens if my water bill is late?
Payments made after 11:59 PM on the bill’s due date are considered late and may trigger a late fee of $6 or 5%, whichever is greater. PCU policy also explains final notice and disconnection timelines for unpaid accounts.
How do I start water or sewer service?
Complete the Application for Water and/or Sewer Service, attach an approved state ID, provide service details and be ready to pay required charges and deposit. PCU will contact the customer with new account number information.
How do I stop Polk County Utilities service?
Contact customer service or use the termination request process. Prepare account number, service address, requested turn-off date and forwarding address. PCU requires 24 business hours’ notice before the requested date or additional fees may apply.
Can I get help for a high water bill or leak?
PCU may consider a non-beneficial-use adjustment when the customer submits a written request, explanation of how the leak/incident was discovered and proof that it was repaired or resolved. Adjustments for leaks are limited to no more than three consecutive calendar months of consumption.
30-Second Polk County Utilities Checklist
Pay: billpay.polkutilities.net → Quick Pay or login → account number → payment method → save confirmation.
Call: 863-298-4100 or 800-301-6039 for customer service; 863-534-7351 for after-hours outage, leak or sewer backup.
Visit: 1011 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
Mail: Polk County Utilities, P.O. Box 2019, Bartow, FL 33831-2019. Include bill stub and account number.
Late bill: do not wait until midnight; after 11:59 PM on due date can be late and may trigger $6 or 5% fee.
New service: application + state ID + deposit + correct service address + start date.
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