Water, Sewer, and Storm

The City of Pacific provides water, sewer, and storm water services. Utility billings are done on a monthly basis.

The City Council has determined that utility accounts are to be in the name of property owners only and new accounts are billed a $10 set up fee. The City bills for services in arrears on the last day of each month and payment is due upon receipt of statement. Timely payment is encouraged and late fees are imposed if unpaid on the 30th day after billing. Other fees may be incurred for returned checks, water turn off due to non-payment or meter tampering.

Payment Methods

In Person
Payments may be made in person at City Hall 100 3rd Avenue SE. The Finance Department is open 8 AM to 5 pm Monday through Friday to accept payment by cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. After hours payment (check only) may be deposited in the drop box at the west entrance on Milwaukee Avenue.

By Mail
Allow sufficient time for mail to be delivered before the Past Due date shown on the billing statement.DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL. Return your check or money order and the bottom of your utility bill to the Finance Department.

By Internet - 24 Hours A Day
Visit Xpress Bill Pay.

What to do if You Disagree With Your Bill
If you believe your bill is incorrect, call Utility Billing as soon as you receive the bill. Staff will provide a prompt explanation, investigation, or adjustment.

If you still feel the bill is incorrect, please submit a written statement containing all the facts. The utility bill must be paid in full while it is being investigated.

Low-Income Senior Citizen & Low-Income Disability Reduction for Utilities

A discount of 15% is applied to all utility charges for qualifying citizens who are 62 years or older and to disabled citizens who have a 50% or higher disability rating as defined under any Washington State or Federal program. Both must meet the low-income guidelines. You must complete an application for approval of this discount (application forms are found here). Please call to see if you qualify.

Water service is billed monthly based on meter readings taken mid-month. Charges include a base charge depending on the meter size and a volume charge based on number of hundred cubic feet (CCF) consumption. Out-of-city customers have different rates (please contact Utility Billing).