Roswell Water Help Desk: Pay, Log In, Call, Start Service or Fix a High Bill
Use this guide as a practical City of Roswell water-billing desk. Pay through the new online self-pay system, create an account for recurring payments, call the Utility Billing Office, mail or drop off payments, request a payment plan, start or stop service, understand tenant responsibility rules, handle delinquent and disconnected accounts, report meter leaks, use Central Control for 24-hour emergencies, and check water-quality reports for the Roswell municipal water system.
Start Here: Choose the Exact Roswell Water Task
This page is for City of Roswell, New Mexico water, sewer and sanitation utility billing. If your bill is from Roswell, Georgia, a private landlord, Berrendo Water Cooperative, a rural association or another provider, do not use this page’s payment links until the bill logo and account number match.
Need |
Best official route |
Prepare first |
Do not miss |
|---|---|---|---|
Pay online or create login |
Water bill, account number, customer information and payment method. |
The City says the previous online system is no longer available. All customers need to set up a new account in the new system. |
|
One-time online payment |
Use the new self-pay system and choose payment option after finding your account. |
Account number from current bill. |
Payments may reflect in the system immediately, but transaction posting can take 2-3 business days after bank/card transfer. |
Pay by phone |
Account number, amount due, payment method and service address. |
Use the same number for payment questions, online-login help and billing assistance. |
|
Pay in person |
Utility Billing Office, 415 N. Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM 88201. |
Both portions of bill, cash/check/card/money order, ID for debit/credit card. |
Counter hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. |
Mail payment |
City of Roswell, P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838. |
Return portion of statement and check payable to City of Roswell. |
Do not mail cash. Mail is not safe for urgent shutoff prevention. |
After-hours drop-off |
Payment drop box at 421 N. Richardson Ave., across from the billing office. |
Check or money order with account/payment stub. |
No cash. Payments received after 8 AM post the following business day. |
Payment plan |
Go in person to the billing office at 415 N. Richardson Ave. |
Past-due notice, account number, ID and realistic payment ability. |
The Extended Payment Program must be requested in person and depends on account type and payment history. |
New water service |
Visit Water Billing at 415 N. Richardson Ave. or email application to roswatercs@roswell-nm.gov. |
Completed application, ID verification, deposit and service address. |
Deposit for residential/commercial new service is based on credit rating and ranges from $91.50 to $225. |
Meter problem or leak around new meter |
Call Central Control at 575-347-5421. |
Exact address, meter location, leak details and whether water is running. |
The City says if there is a leak around the new water meter, contact Central Control instead of calling a plumber first. |
Slow or stopped sewer line |
During normal hours call WWTP/Sewer staff at 575-622-1449; after hours call Central Control. |
Address, fixture affected, cleanout/backflow details, start time. |
Sewer field issues and water-bill questions route to different teams. |
Disconnected-account warning: if a Roswell account is disconnected, the City says the account must be paid in full before water service is reconnected. Disconnected accounts with unpaid balances may also face property lien or collection action, so call billing before relying only on an online payment.
Official Phone, Address, Hours and Emergency Routing
Utility Billing Office
City of Roswell Utility Billing
415 N. Richardson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
Phone: 575-624-6711
Email: roswatercs@roswell-nm.gov
Mail and Drop Box
Mail:
City of Roswell
P.O. Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88202-1838
Drop box: 421 N. Richardson Ave., across from billing office.
24-Hour Central Control
Emergency response: 575-347-5421
Use for utility emergencies, meter problems, after-hours water/sewer calls and urgent field issues.
Question type |
Correct route |
Why this matters |
|---|---|---|
Bill balance, payment posting, account login, payment plan, deposit, landlord/tenant notice |
Utility Billing: 575-624-6711. |
Billing staff can verify online, phone, mail, in-person and drop-box payments and explain account status. |
In-person payment or payment plan |
415 N. Richardson Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. |
Payment plans must be requested in person; bring past-due notice and bill details. |
Water meter problem or leak around new meter |
Central Control: 575-347-5421. |
Central Control handles water-production, meter and emergency-response routing. |
Slow or stopped sewer service line during normal hours |
Sewer Department / WWTP: 575-622-1449, 7 AM-3:30 PM. |
Use this for sewer line concerns; after hours call Central Control. |
Water maintenance and transmission |
Water office: 300 E. Walnut, phone 575-624-6730; for billing call 575-624-6711. |
Use for distribution/maintenance context, not routine bill payment. |
Water-quality report copy |
Water Maintenance and Transmission office, 300 E. Walnut St.; phone 575-624-6731. |
Use for Consumer Confidence Report copy or water-quality report questions. |
Bill Pay, Login, Phone Pay, Mail, Drop Box and Bank Bill Pay
New online system
Roswell has a new self-pay and recurring payment system. Previous system access is no longer available.
One-time or account
Customers can make a one-time payment or create an online payment account.
2-3 business days
Online payments may show immediately but transaction posting can take 2-3 business days.
Drop box timing
Drop-box payments after 8 AM post the next business day. Do not place cash in the drop box.
Open the City’s payment page
Start from Roswell Account Review & Payment Options or go directly to roswellnmcitizens.munisselfservice.com. If the menu is collapsed, click “Expand Menu,” then choose “Citizen Self Service.”
Have your water bill ready
The system asks account questions, so use the current bill. Confirm account number, customer name and service address before submitting any payment.
Choose one-time payment or create account
Use one-time payment for a quick bill. Create an online account if you want recurring payments, 24/7 account access or easier future payment review.
Save proof and call if urgent
Keep confirmation number, payment method, amount, date and time. If service is delinquent, disconnected or near a turn-off deadline, call 575-624-6711 instead of assuming the payment has fully posted.
Payment method |
Official detail |
Best for |
Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
Online self-pay |
New Citizen Self Service system supports one-time payment and online bill payment account setup. |
Fast online payment and recurring payment setup. |
Transaction posting can take 2-3 business days after bank/card transfer. |
Phone payment |
Call 575-624-6711. |
Customers who need help paying or confirming account status. |
Call during office hours if you need billing staff to verify a delinquent account. |
In-person counter |
415 N. Richardson Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4 PM. |
Cash, check, debit/credit card or money order; payment plan requests; account help. |
ID required for debit/credit card payments; bring both portions of bill. |
Mail |
City of Roswell, P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838. |
Routine check payment with time before due date. |
Make checks payable to City of Roswell and do not mail cash. |
After-hours drop box |
421 N. Richardson Ave., across from the Water Billing Department. |
After-hours check or money-order drop-off. |
No cash. Payments received after 8 AM post following business day. |
Bank bill pay |
Set City of Roswell as payee through your financial institution. |
Customers who prefer bank scheduling. |
Bank bill pay may mail a check; not ideal for urgent shutoff prevention. |
Official payment links:
New Service, Termination, Tenant Responsibility and Deposits
Start service
- Visit Water Billing at 415 N. Richardson Ave.
- Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4 PM.
- Complete the residential or commercial application.
- Staff must verify identification before service begins.
- Applications can be emailed to roswatercs@roswell-nm.gov.
Deposit range
- New-service deposit is required.
- Residential/commercial deposits range from $91.50 to $225.
- Deposit is based on customer credit rating.
- Credit checks are soft pulls and do not negatively affect credit.
- Disconnected customers may need a credit check for reconnection deposit.
Tenant accounts
- Landlords must file Notice of Financial Responsibility if tenant is to be responsible.
- Notice must be on file for each new tenant.
- If not filed, owner may remain financially responsible for utility bills.
- File the form when the tenant utility account is established.
- Unpaid bills can lead to lien action in appropriate cases.
Move/account scenario |
What to do |
Documents / proof to keep |
|---|---|---|
New resident opening service |
Complete application, verify ID and pay required deposit. |
Application copy, deposit receipt, service address, start date. |
Commercial account |
Use commercial water service application and confirm business/account details. |
Business paperwork, ID, account confirmation, deposit receipt. |
Spanish-language residential application |
Use the City’s Spanish residential water service application if preferred. |
Completed form and confirmation from billing staff. |
Moving out / stopping service |
Use Water Services Termination form and confirm final bill instructions. |
Termination request, forwarding address, final meter read and final payment. |
Landlord with new tenant |
File Notice of Financial Responsibility before debt begins and when tenant account is established. |
Signed notice, tenant account date, copy filed with billing office. |
Disconnected customer |
Pay account in full and confirm any deposit/reconnection requirements. |
Payment receipt, credit-check/deposit record, reconnection confirmation. |
Past-Due Account, Payment Plan, Shutoff, Reconnection and Collections
Past due warning
- Roswell is requiring past-due accounts to be paid or put on a payment plan to avoid shutoff.
- If service is disconnected, account must be paid in full before reconnection.
- Disconnected account with balance can be subject to property lien and/or collection action.
- Accounts delinquent by two months or more may be sent to collection agency.
- Collection action can appear on credit report.
Delinquency notice
- Customers get delinquency notice when two monthly bills are currently past due.
- Customers have 14 days to bring account current before water is turned off.
- After water is turned off, customers have 5 days to bring account current to avoid collection-agency reporting.
- Past-due payments should be brought to the billing office during office hours.
Payment plan eligibility
- Payment plan request must be made in person at 415 N. Richardson Ave.
- Customer must be delinquent and have received past-due notice.
- Customer needs satisfactory payment history.
- During prior 18 months, customer cannot have more than two specified events.
- Eligible accounts include metered single-family, individually metered multi-family and commercial accounts.
Fastest action when late: go to the Utility Billing Office in person during 8:30 AM-4 PM hours with the bill and payment ability. The City specifically directs customers making payments on past-due accounts to bring payment into the office.
Water Rates, Sewer Rates, Annual Adjustments and Miscellaneous Fees
Annual adjustment
Roswell may put annual water and sewer rate adjustments into effect by ordinance, based on a Consumer Price Index tied to utility costs.
Sanitation line item
Sanitation fee can appear on the water/sewer bill, but the annual water/sewer rate adjustment affects only water and sewer rates.
Outside-city service
A City rate document says customers outside the City are charged 125% of the inside-city rate.
Verify current bill
Because rate adjustments can occur annually, verify the current bill or call 575-624-6711 before publishing exact bill examples.
Rate / fee item |
Posted or documented detail |
Customer action |
|---|---|---|
Annual water/sewer adjustment |
Based on CPI associated with utility costs under city ordinance. |
Compare each year’s bill and call billing if the increase is unclear. |
Sanitation charges |
Sanitation can be on water/sewer bill but is separate from water/sewer rate adjustment. |
Separate water, sewer and sanitation before disputing a high bill. |
Inside residential 3/4" water base from posted rate table |
$27 base with first 3,000 gallons context and $3.50 per 1,000 gallons over listed threshold. |
Use only as a reference and confirm current rate with Utility Billing. |
Inside residential wastewater rate from posted table |
Table shows $26.50 base and $2.69 per 1,000 gallons. |
Check actual bill because meter size, account type and annual changes matter. |
Outside-city customer rate |
125% of inside-city-limits rate. |
Confirm whether service address is inside or outside city limits. |
Late payment fee in posted fee table |
$10 per month or 1.5% per month, whichever is greater, beginning 5 days after due date. |
Pay before due date and call if the late fee seems misapplied. |
Non-payment disconnect fee |
$40 in posted fee table. |
Ask whether disconnect fee is included in the payoff amount. |
After-hours reconnect fee |
$100 in posted fee table. |
Resolve during office hours when possible. |
NSF / returned payment fee |
$30 in posted fee table; replacement may require card, cash, money order or cashier’s check. |
Replace returned payment immediately and ask whether account is now delinquent. |
Meter test fee |
$50; free if meter is found not compliant. |
Check leaks and readings before requesting test. |
Emergency shutoff |
Posted fee table lists $30 during work hours and $100 after work hours. |
Ask fee before requesting if the issue is customer-side and not city-related. |
Bill-reading shortcut: a Roswell utility bill may include water, wastewater/sewer, sanitation, prior balance, payment plan, late fee, disconnect/reconnect fee, returned-payment fee or lien-related charges. Separate each line before assuming water usage alone caused the increase.
Water Leak Credit, Hardship Credit, Disability Credit and Dispute Form
Leak credit
The City provides a Water Leak Credit Application for high consumption caused by a repaired water leak.
Hardship credit
The City lists a Hardship Credit Request under its available water-bill credit resources.
Disability credit
The City lists a Disability Credit Application and Disability Water Assistance Policy.
Credit / dispute |
What it is for |
Evidence to prepare |
|---|---|---|
Water Leak Credit Application |
High consumption due to a water leak that has been repaired. |
Leak explanation, repair date, receipt or letter for work completed, parts receipts if repaired by customer/friend. |
12-month leak-credit rule |
Application states customer must not have received previous high-consumption leak credit in last 12 revolving months. |
Ask billing whether prior credit exists before filing. |
Hardship Credit Request |
Financial-hardship water-bill credit route listed by City. |
Bill, account number, hardship facts and any documents requested by billing staff. |
Disability Credit Application |
Disability assistance route listed by City. |
Application, account details and eligibility documents requested by City. |
Utility Billing Customer Dispute Form |
Use when bill, payment, account, meter or charge appears wrong. |
Bill copies, meter photos, payment receipts, emails, dates and clear requested correction. |
Meter issue |
Leak around new water meter or meter problem. |
Call Central Control at 575-347-5421 and document date/time/work order. |
Water Main Break, Meter Leak, Sewer Backup or 24-Hour Emergency
Central Control
Central Control is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and maintains 24-hour utility emergency response.
Water field work
Water Maintenance and Transmission operates and maintains over 349 miles of water mains, more than 4,000 hydrants, valves and fittings.
Billing is separate
Emergency dispatch fixes field issues. For bill disputes, balances or payment plans, call Utility Billing at 575-624-6711.
Problem |
Call / action |
What to say |
|---|---|---|
Water main break or water in street |
Call Central Control at 575-347-5421. |
“Water is surfacing at [address/cross street]. It is in [street/yard/meter box] and started at [time].” |
Leak around new water meter |
Call Central Control first. |
“There is a leak around the new meter at [address]. Please route to water meter staff.” |
Private-side leak |
Call plumber if leak is after customer shutoff/private plumbing; call City if meter/city side is unclear. |
Keep repair receipts for possible credit request. |
Slow or stopped sewer line during normal hours |
Call WWTP/Sewer Department at 575-622-1449. |
Explain whether issue is inside fixtures, outside cleanout, yard or street/manhole. |
After-hours sewer issue |
Call Central Control at 575-347-5421. |
Report backup location, overflow, odor, hazard and whether multiple homes are affected. |
Water quality concern |
Call Water Maintenance/Transmission or Central Control if active and urgent. |
Describe hot/cold tap, color, odor, pressure, start time and whether neighbors are affected. |
Water Quality, Roswell Basin Aquifer, CCR Reports and Conservation
Water source
The City’s conservation plan says Roswell obtains domestic and irrigation water from primary production wells in the Roswell Basin Aquifer System.
Annual CCR
Roswell publishes Annual Water Quality Reports, also called Consumer Confidence Reports, including the 2025 Water Quality Report.
System size
Water Maintenance and Transmission provides water service to about 49,000 city residents and maintains hundreds of miles of mains.
Water topic |
Official detail |
User action |
|---|---|---|
Annual water quality report |
City lists 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Water Quality Reports. |
Open the latest CCR before making filter, rental, health-sensitive or business decisions. |
Report copy |
CCR copies can also be picked up at Water Maintenance and Transmission office, 300 E. Walnut St. |
Call 575-624-6731 if you need copy or report help. |
System source |
Conservation plan describes Roswell Basin Aquifer System and city wells. |
Use source context when interpreting hardness, minerals or drought/conservation concerns. |
Water system operations |
Central Control duties include water production, treatment, well operations, storage tanks and meters. |
Call Central Control for urgent operational/meter issue. |
Water rights / supply context |
Central Control page lists available water rights and pumped/reserve acre-feet figures. |
Use for local water-planning context, not ordinary billing questions. |
Conservation plan |
City plan discusses reducing nonrevenue water, tracking billed vs. produced water and reducing outdoor water use. |
Check conservation rules before heavy irrigation or landscaping changes. |
NM Drinking Water Watch |
Central Control links the state’s drinking-water information collection. |
Use for New Mexico public-water-system regulatory records. |
Sanitation, Trash, Bulk Collection and Why It May Appear on the Water Bill
Monthly water bill line
Residential collection fees are attached to the monthly City water bill.
Trash service
Residential service is collected twice a week, with household trash listed at $24.36 per month on the City page.
Bulk collection
Bulk grapple-truck collection fees vary by load size and can increase a combined utility bill.
Sanitation item |
Posted detail |
What to do before disputing water use |
|---|---|---|
Household trash |
$24.36/month listed by City residential collections page. |
Separate trash line from water/sewer usage. |
Bulk full truckload |
$150.84 for more than half-full grapple truck load. |
Check whether a bulk pickup fee caused the increase. |
Bulk half truckload |
$79.79 for more than a quarter-full load. |
Compare service date and bill line item. |
Bulk quarter truckload or less |
$37.71. |
Ask sanitation/billing to identify charge if unclear. |
Water/sewer rate adjustment |
Annual adjustment impacts water/sewer only, not sanitation fee. |
Do not blame sanitation fee on water/sewer annual adjustment. |
Google Map: Roswell Utility Billing Office
Use this map for the City of Roswell Utility Billing Office at 415 N. Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM 88201. The after-hours drop box is across the street at 421 N. Richardson Ave. For field emergencies, call Central Control at 575-347-5421 instead of visiting the office.
Location / route |
Address / phone |
Use for |
|---|---|---|
Utility Billing Office |
415 N. Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM 88201 / 575-624-6711 |
Payments, billing help, payment plans, new service, applications, deposits and account questions. |
Billing office hours |
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM |
In-person payments, payment plan request and account support. |
Payment drop box |
421 N. Richardson Ave. |
After-hours check/money-order drop-off; no cash; after 8 AM posts next business day. |
Mail payment |
City of Roswell, P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838 |
Routine mailed check payments with statement stub. |
Central Control |
1200 W. Hobson / 575-347-5421 |
24-hour utility emergency response, meter problems, water/sewer after-hours calls. |
Water Maintenance and Transmission |
300 E. Walnut, Roswell, NM 88201 / 575-624-6730 |
Water distribution/maintenance context; for billing call 575-624-6711. |
Sewer / WWTP concerns |
575-622-1449 during 7 AM-3:30 PM; after hours Central Control |
Slow or stopped sewer service line concerns. |
Roswell Water Utility FAQ
What is the Roswell NM water bill phone number?
Call the City of Roswell Utility Billing Office at 575-624-6711 for water billing, phone payment, account login help, payment-plan questions, new service, deposits, payment posting and general bill questions.
Where do I pay my Roswell water bill online?
Use the City’s new online self-pay and recurring payment system at roswellnmcitizens.munisselfservice.com. If needed, click “Expand Menu,” then select “Citizen Self Service.”
Did Roswell change its online water bill payment system?
Yes. The City says the previous system is no longer available and has been replaced by a new online self-pay and recurring payment system. Customers need to set up a new account in the new system.
Where is the Roswell Utility Billing Office?
The Utility Billing Office is at 415 N. Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM 88201. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where do I mail a Roswell water payment?
Mail checks payable to City of Roswell to City of Roswell, P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838. Do not mail cash and include the return portion of your statement.
Where is the Roswell water bill drop box?
The after-hours payment drop box is at 421 N. Richardson Ave., across the street from the Water Billing Department. Do not use cash. Payments received after 8 AM post the following business day.
What is the Roswell water emergency number?
Call Central Control at 575-347-5421 for 24-hour utility emergency response, water/sewer after-hours issues, meter problems and leaks around new water meters.
How much is a new Roswell water service deposit?
The City says deposits for residential and commercial new service range from $91.50 to $225, based on the customer’s credit rating. A staff member must verify identification before service begins.
Can Roswell customers request a water leak credit?
Yes. The City lists a Water Leak Credit Application for high consumption due to a repaired water leak. The application asks for leak explanation, repair date, repair receipt or letter, and notes that an approved credit disqualifies the customer from another leak credit for the next 12 months.
Where can I find Roswell water quality reports?
Use the City Utilities Department page for Annual Water Quality Reports / Consumer Confidence Reports. The City lists reports for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and says copies may also be picked up at the Water Maintenance and Transmission office at 300 E. Walnut St.
30-Second Roswell Water Checklist
Pay/login: use the new Citizen Self Service system at roswellnmcitizens.munisselfservice.com; the previous payment system is no longer available.
Call: Utility Billing is 575-624-6711; Central Control 24-hour emergency response is 575-347-5421; sewer concerns during normal hours can route to 575-622-1449.
Office: Utility Billing is at 415 N. Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM 88201, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4 PM.
Mail/drop box: mail to P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, or use the drop box at 421 N. Richardson Ave.; never place cash in the drop box.
High bill: check water, sewer, sanitation, prior balance, leak credit eligibility, payment posting delay, meter issue and tenant/owner responsibility before disputing the bill.

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