Pay a Shreveport Water Bill, Request an Extension, or Restore Service After Shutoff
Shreveport water customers should not use EPA WaterSense or a generic utility number to pay a local water bill. The correct resources are from the City of Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department, including the Self Service Portal, pay-by-phone system, payment extension text line, SWAP assistance and emergency dispatch.
Use this guide when you need to pay online, mail a payment, report a receipt after nonpayment shutoff, request a payment agreement, check a balance, report a leak or sewer emergency, or understand why your monthly bill changed.
Shreveport Water Bill Quick Facts
Choose the Right Shreveport Water Action
Shreveport water bill help is not one-size-fits-all. A customer making a normal payment needs a different path than someone who was disconnected, needs a payment agreement, or has a sewer backup.
How to Pay Your Shreveport Water Bill Online
The official Shreveport Water and Sewerage payment resources include the Self Service Portal, registration option, mail payment instructions and a no-registration credit card payment option. Start from the City page so you do not land on an unrelated water conservation or third-party page.
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Open the official Shreveport water bill page.
Start here: City of Shreveport Pay Your Water Bill. -
Choose the payment path.
Use the Self Service Portal if you want to log in or register your water account. Use the credit card no-registration option if you only need a one-time payment. -
Review any card convenience fee.
The official pay-by-phone page notes a third-party convenience fee for card payments. The City payment page also references a fee for no-registration credit card payment. -
Save the receipt number.
Save the payment confirmation, receipt number, email receipt or screenshot. -
If disconnected, report your receipt.
For nonpayment shutoff, call 318-673-5510 or text 318-524-8794 with your payment or receipt number.
Shreveport Water Payment Options Compared
Pick the payment option based on urgency. A routine monthly payment can be mailed or paid online, but a disconnected account needs receipt reporting and timing awareness.
Payment or account need |
Official option |
Best practical use |
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Online payment |
Normal payment, portal login, account registration or no-registration credit card payment. |
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Pay by phone |
Follow IVR prompts. Have credit/debit card information ready and expect a third-party convenience fee. |
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Mail payment |
City of Shreveport, P.O. Box 30065, Shreveport, LA 71153-0065 |
Non-urgent payments. Include your account number on check or money order. |
Payment extension |
Text Hello to 318-524-8794 |
When you need more time before the bill creates a bigger problem. |
Payment agreement |
Call 318-673-5510 |
Past-due balance support. Requires a 25% deposit and four equal payments of the remaining balance. |
Balance / due date check |
Checking water and sewer bill balances and due dates. |
Service Reconnection After Nonpayment Shutoff
If your Shreveport water service was disconnected for nonpayment, payment alone may not be enough. The City says you must make the payment and then report the payment or receipt number to the office.
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Confirm the full amount needed.
If fees, past-due balance, or agreement terms apply, paying only the old bill amount may not restore service. -
Pay through an official option.
Use online, phone, or in-person payment options listed by Shreveport Water and Sewerage. -
Save the receipt number immediately.
You will need it when reporting payment for reconnection. -
Report the receipt before 1 PM if possible.
For same-day reconnection, the City says the payment must be reported by 1 PM. -
Ask about expected reconnection timing.
Confirm whether reconnection is same day, next business day, or delayed due to field workload.
Payment Extension and Payment Agreement Help
Shreveport gives customers two important options before a past-due balance becomes a shutoff problem: payment extension and payment agreement. They are not the same.
Help type |
Official path |
What to know before using it |
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Payment extension |
Text Hello to 318-524-8794 |
Use when you need more time and want to start the extension process by text. |
Report a payment |
Text 318-524-8794 or call 318-673-5510 |
Important after nonpayment shutoff. Save your receipt number first. |
Payment agreement |
Call 318-673-5510 |
The City says agreements require a 25% deposit of the total agreement amount plus four equal payments of the remaining balance. |
Bill assistance |
Check SWAP assistance |
Eligible households may receive water/sewer bill help twice per year. |
Prepare before calling or texting
- Water account number and service address.
- Current bill or shutoff notice.
- Amount you can pay today.
- Receipt number if you already paid.
- Best phone number for follow-up.
- Reason you need an extension or agreement.
Shreveport Water Assistance Program: SWAP
The Shreveport Water Assistance Program, also called SWAP, is designed to aid eligible households with water and sewer bill payments. The City says applicants may receive help twice per year.
Documents that may help you move faster
- Current Shreveport water/sewer bill.
- Account number and service address.
- Photo ID and household contact details.
- Proof of income or hardship if requested.
- Shutoff notice or past-due notice if available.
- Payment confirmation if you already made a partial payment.
Water or Sewer Emergency in Shreveport: Who to Call
Billing support and emergency dispatch are different. Shreveport maintains a 24-hour call center seven days a week for public works, water and sewerage emergencies.
Problem |
Use this contact |
What to tell the City |
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Water main break or severe leak |
Nearest address, cross street, visible flow, road hazard and photos if safe. |
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Sewer backup or sewer emergency |
Service address, whether backup is inside/outside, visible overflow and safety concerns. |
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Billing issue or past-due bill |
Account number, bill copy, receipt number and payment agreement need. |
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Balance or due date question |
Account number, service address and billing cycle question. |
High Shreveport Water Bill Checklist
A high Shreveport water/sewer bill can happen because of real usage, leaks, meter timing, sewer charge calculation, or Average Winter Consumption changes. The City notes that AWC can affect sewer charges, so a bill increase may not be only about current water use.
Before calling, gather this
- Account number and service address.
- Current bill and previous bill.
- Dates when usage changed.
- Any leak repair receipt, plumber invoice or photos.
- Notes about outdoor water use, guests, tenants or vacant property.
- Receipt number if the issue involves payment posting.
Official Shreveport Water Bill Links and Contacts
Use these official resources instead of generic EPA links or unrelated bill-pay search results.
Official City page with Self Service Portal, account registration, mail payment and credit card payment options.
Open water bill pageOfficial Shreveport Water and Sewerage payment page with reconnection, mail, phone, extension, agreement and SWAP information.
Open payment optionsCity online payments page with water bill payment, extension text line and AWC note.
Open online paymentsOfficial pay-by-phone page with IVR payment and convenience fee note.
Open phone payment infoOfficial SWAP assistance page for eligible water and sewer bill help.
Open SWAP assistanceOfficial department resources for customer service, billing, service options and water/sewerage information.
Open Water & SewerageMap to Shreveport Water & Sewerage Office
Shreveport Water & Sewerage customer service resources list the office at 505 Travis Street, Suite 320, Shreveport, LA 71101. Use official phone support first if your issue is urgent, disconnected, or related to a payment receipt.
Shreveport Water Bill FAQs
How do I pay my Shreveport water bill online?
Use the official City of Shreveport Pay Your Water Bill page. It links to the Self Service Portal, account registration, mail payment details and credit card payment without account registration.
What is the Shreveport Water and Sewerage customer service number?
Call 318-673-5510 for customer service, billing, payment agreements, account questions and payment receipt reporting.
What is the Shreveport water or sewer emergency number?
Call 318-673-7600 for 24-hour water or sewer emergency service.
How do I pay a Shreveport water bill by phone?
Call 318-673-5510 and follow the Interactive Voice Response prompts. Have your credit or debit card ready and review the third-party convenience fee.
Where do I mail my Shreveport water bill payment?
Mail payments to City of Shreveport, P.O. Box 30065, Shreveport, LA 71153-0065. Make checks payable to COS-Water & Sewerage and include your account number.
How do I request a Shreveport water bill extension?
Text Hello to 318-524-8794 to file an extension with your water bill or report a payment.
How does a Shreveport payment agreement work?
Payment agreements are for customers with a past-due balance. The City says they require a 25% deposit of the total agreement amount plus four equal payments of the remaining balance.
How do I get same-day reconnection after nonpayment shutoff?
Make your payment and report your payment or receipt number by calling 318-673-5510 or texting 318-524-8794. The City says same-day reconnection requires the payment to be reported by 1 PM.
Does Shreveport have water bill assistance?
Yes. SWAP, the Shreveport Water Assistance Program, helps eligible households with water and sewer bill payments. The City says applicants may receive assistance twice per year.
Can I check my water bill balance or due date by phone?
The City Water and Sewerage page says customers may check balances and due dates of water and sewer bills by calling 318-673-5463.
Why is my Shreveport water bill higher than normal?
Common reasons include higher actual usage, leaks, irrigation, meter timing, vacant property issues, or sewer charge changes tied to Average Winter Consumption. Check your bill and usage pattern before calling customer service.
Is WaterBillGuide.us the official Shreveport water billing website?
No. WaterBillGuide.us is an independent informational guide. It does not process payments, access accounts, reconnect service, approve agreements, issue extensions or represent the City of Shreveport.
Best Next Step for Shreveport Water Customers
If your bill is current, use the official online payment page or pay by phone and save the receipt. If your service was disconnected, do not stop after paying; report the receipt number by phone or text, and remember the 1 PM same-day reconnection deadline.
Editorial Review and Disclaimer
This replacement guide was rewritten because the earlier Shreveport page used EPA WaterSense and generic utility contact details. This version focuses on official Shreveport Water and Sewerage payment, extension, assistance, reconnection and emergency resources.
WaterBillGuide.us is not the City of Shreveport or Shreveport Water and Sewerage. We do not process payments, access customer accounts, reconnect service, approve extensions, approve payment agreements or make billing decisions. For account-specific help, use the official City contacts and links above.
Official resources checked include Shreveport Water and Sewerage Payment Options, City Online Payments, Pay Your Water Bill, Pay by Phone, Mail-In Payment Options, Payment Assistance, Customer Service and Water/Sewerage emergency resources.

Editorial Team
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The content on WaterBillGuide.us is researched and prepared by our editorial team. Our writers and researchers review publicly available information from official utility websites and service portals to create clear, step-by-step informational guides.
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