Water utility bills may be paid as part of the combined utility bill payment process.
The City Council has adopted the Voluntary Metering Program (VMP) to help promote water conservation and offer city residents the opportunity to potentially save money on their utility bill. It is available through the Public Works Department to any single family residence inside the City limits. Currently, residential customers are billed a flat rate of $24.40 a month for water service, regardless of the amount of water used.
Water consumption trends of City of Bellingham water customers.
Each year, the City of Bellingham tests its drinking water for over 150 substances. The City's water consistently meets all standards for purity. Bellingham Public Works staff operate a state-accredited laboratory where drinking water quality monitoring (PDF) is performed daily. See Bellingham's latest consumer confidence report (4,600K PDF) to learn how the City's water measures up. If you have questions about your drinking water you may find the answer in Water Quality Frequently Asked Questions (PDF). For more information please visit our Lake Whatcom Reservoir section or contact the Public Works Operations.
