Utilities
Department
City Utilities
Lewiston City provides culinary water and wastewater/sewer treatment services; garbage collection services are contracted with Econo Waste. If you are a homeowner or renter, you must fill out a AGREEMENT and bring it to the City Office, 29 S Main, during regular business hours which are 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Monday – Friday.
PAYING YOUR CITY BILL
The Lewiston City utilities bill is mailed out monthly and payment is due on the last day of the same month. There are several options for paying your bill.
Payments may be made at the City Office during regular business hours. The City accepts cash, check, or a debit/credit card.
A dropbox is also available for you to drop off payments outside of business hours.
You may call the city office at (435) 258-2141 during business hours and pay via phone.
As a convenience, online payments through Xpress Bill Pay is now offered. You can make one-time payments or enroll in automatic payments via credit/debit card or checking account. You will need your utility account number off of your utility statement when you sign up. In addition, you can sign up for paperless billing.
Click HERE to go to the Xpress Bill Pay site.
Culinary Water
Low Water Pressure inside Your Home
Low water pressure may be the result of problems with your plumbing system or it may result from a problem in the pipeline serving your area. If you have low water pressure often, you may have debris in your pipes, water supply and other valves may not be open, or you may have leaks. To address low pressure problems inside your home, you should call a plumber and have your system checked. A sudden drop in water pressure may result from a water main leak or other malfunction. Typically, several homes in an area will be affected.
Click HERE to see the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report.
Sanitary Sewer
If a backup occurs
First take action to protect people and valuable property. You may call the city and we’ll check the main sewer. Any blockages found in the main lines will be promptly cleared. If the main line is not blocked, we recommend that you call a plumbing or sewer contractor to check your sewer lateral line. Maintenance and repair of the lateral serving the home or business is the responsibility of property owner/occupant. Regardless of the location of the blockage.
Back up Prevention
Taking notice of what is flushed down toilets and sinks can prevent most backups. DO NOT flush the following materials (or similar items) down toilets/drains. These items can plug the main and cause damage to you and other property owners connected to the main line.
• Large quantities of toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Feminine napkins (plastic applicators)
• Disposable diapers
• Clothing – socks – underwear…
• Plastic, metal, wood, etc.
• Large quantities of cereals or grains (they swell with water)
• Live seeds, beans, and peas (they may sprout)
• Grease, fats, oils
• Sand
• Fibrous materials, cotton balls, q-tips, baby wipes, hair, rags, cigarette butts, etc.
• Sponges, scouring pads, shop rags