Public Utilities

The Department of Public Utilities provides water and sanitary sewer service for the City of Circleville, Ohio.

Procedure to Obtain Service


You must come in to our office, fill out a short form, and show identification and a social security number. You must bring a copy of your lease or your closing papers. Tenants must make a $100 deposit. We do require a 24-hour notice for service work. The Public Utilities Service Sign-up forms are available online; see the link that reads "Public Utilities Service Sign-Up Forms" in the left margin.

Payment Types Accepted


Online Utility Payment Option


Review and pay your water/sewer bill online. The City of Circleville utility customers now have the option of paying their water/sewer bills with a credit or debit card over the Internet. Additionally, customers will have the opportunity to go paperless by receiving their utility bills through email as opposed to having them mailed to their address.

Getting Started


Getting started is easy, just use the online utility payment link. Customers will need their utility account number and the last name on the utility account. The city accepts both MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover Card transactions. The city’s online option will allow customers to view their current and previous utility bill, payment history and usage history with a click of the mouse. We are pleased to provide this service to our customers, please contact the Utilities Department at 740-477-8255 if you have any questions.

Avoiding Disconnect


Please note that if you are making an online payment for a previous balance to avoid disconnect, payment must be received before the date specified on the termination notice. Online payments for previous balances received on the date of disconnection may still be subject to shut off and all associated fees.