FAQ Topic: Utility Billing

All questions about trash or bulk pick ups should be directed to the Public Works Department. (937) 847-6634

All households use water differently, therefore comparing bills without facts may be misleading. If there is a substantial difference with your bill between months, Utility Billing would be happy to investigate and help determine the solution.

Water and sewer usage is billed based on how many units of water runs through the meter. The meter read dates are provided to measure the time between billings. Separate rates for water and sewer are applied to the water usage to calculate each billed amount. A refuse charge is included and billed at $14/month.

A minimum monthly bill will be generated for water usage of 0-3 units. This amount will be the same up to 3 units of usage.

Water usage is measured in units. A unit of water is 100 cubic feet, or 750 gallons of water.

Yes, extension agreements are available and all requests will be reviewed and payment terms established within the agreement by utility billing. Landlords will be required to call utility billing and grant permission before a tenant is granted an extension.

Bills are sent monthly at the beginning of each month and will be due around the middle of the month.