Paying your water bill to the Niagara Falls Water Board (NFWB) online is a convenient way to ensure your payment is made on time each month. The NFWB offers several options for customers to pay their water bills electronically. This article will explain the different online payment methods available, create an account, view your bill, make a payment, and set up autopay.
Online Payment Options Offered by the NFWB
The NFWB offers customers three different options for paying their water bills online
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PayPal – Customers can use their PayPal account to pay their water bill. This allows you to pay directly from your PayPal balance or link a debit/credit card.
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Direct Payment – Customers can pay directly from a checking account by entering their routing and account numbers.
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Credit/Debit Card – Major credit and debit cards are accepted including Visa Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
No matter which online payment method you choose, your payment will be credited to your NFWB account immediately.
Creating an Online Account with the NFWB
To pay your water bill online, you’ll first need to create an account on the NFWB website. Here are the steps:
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Go to https://nfwb.org/ and click on “Pay Bill” at the top of the page.
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On the next page, click on “Pay or View Bill”.
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You’ll be prompted to either log into your existing account or sign up for a new account. Click “Sign Up” if this is your first time.
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Enter your account number, email address, name, and create a password. Your account number can be found on your monthly paper bill.
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Agree to the terms and conditions and click “Sign Up” to create the account.
Once your account is created, you’ll be able to log in anytime to view your water usage and balance due.
Viewing Your Water Bill Online
After logging into your NFWB online account, you’ll be able to view a detailed breakdown of your current water bill, as well as billing history going back 24 months.
To view your bill:
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Log into your account.
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The overview page will display your account balance, payment due date, and amount due for your current bill.
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Click on “Bill History” to see previous water bills.
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Select any prior billing cycle to view details like water usage, services billed, payments made, etc.
Reviewing your historical bills allows you to monitor your household’s water usage and detect any spikes or anomalies.
Making an Online Payment to the NFWB
Once logged into your account, making an online payment to the NFWB takes just a few clicks:
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From the account overview page, click on “Make Payment”
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Enter the amount you wish to pay, either the full Balance Due or a partial payment amount.
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Select your preferred payment method:
- PayPal
- Bank Account (enter your checking account details)
- Credit/Debit Card (enter your card information)
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Click “Continue”
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Review the payment details and click “Submit Payment” to confirm.
Your online payment will be immediately processed and applied to your water bill account. You’ll receive an emailed receipt documenting your payment. Payments made by 7:00pm Eastern are credited the same business day.
Setting Up AutoPay for Water Bills
Forgetting to pay bills is easy to do. Avoid late fees and free up your time by enrolling in AutoPay with the NFWB. Your payments will be made automatically each month.
To enable AutoPay:
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Log into your online account.
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From the left menu, click on “AutoPay Program”.
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Click the option to enable automatic payments.
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Choose your preferred payment method and enter details (bank account or credit card).
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Agree to the terms and conditions.
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Click “Confirm” to activate AutoPay.
Your water bills will now be paid automatically on the due date each month using your default payment method. The amount due will be debited from your linked bank account or credit card.
Review your account settings periodically to ensure your payment method and account details are up to date. You can disable AutoPay anytime through your online account.
Convenient Online Bill Pay for NFWB Customers
Paying your Niagara Falls water bill online with the NFWB is simple, fast, and secure. By setting up an online customer account, you can view billing history, make one-time payments, and enable AutoPay. Paying electronically helps avoid late fees and frees up time spent mailing paper checks. Sign up for online bill pay today and seamlessly manage your NFWB water account!
Water: An Essential Part of Life
Did you ever stop to wonder about the water you use everyday? From cooking and cleaning, to bathing and drinking, water is an integral part of our lives. At the Niagara Falls Water Board, its our job to ensure you have access to clean, safe drinking water-water you can trust. More About Us >
The Niagara Falls Water Board is an active member of the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, an association of several Erie County and Niagara County communities who pool their resources to achieve proper management of their stormwater. For more information on coalition activities, and opportunities for you to use stormwater as a resource, visit : WNY Stormwater
Niagara Falls water bill payments
FAQ
How do I contact Niagara Falls water Bill?
How much is the average water bill in Niagara Falls Ontario?
How do I Pay my Niagara Falls water bill?
In-person payments payable at Billing and Collection, City Hall in Room 109. Please make check payable to Niagara Falls Water Authority. Bills are issued in the first week of the following months: Bills are due 20 days after issuance. For more information please click here.
How do I make a Niagara Falls Water Board payment?
To make a Niagara Falls Water Board payment, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit by creating an account on the Niagara Falls Water Board website. Click here to create an account. Alternatively, you can make a one-time payment without creating an account.
What happened to the Niagara Falls Water Board?
The Niagara Falls Water Board on Buffalo Avenue. On December 12, two utility poles that carry the Spectrum-owned communications cable linking the City’s billing and collections office to the Water Board’s computer system were downed as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
How can I contact Niagara Falls Water Board?
You can contact Niagara Falls Water Board directly by phone at 716-283-9770 or email ( [email protected]). Their website is also an option.
How should I pay for a visit to Niagara Falls?
A: The best way to pay for your visit to Niagara Falls is to use credit cards. There are quite a few currency exchange locations in the area and on both sides of the Rainbow Bridge. Q: If I’ll be in New York City, what are my options for visiting Niagara Falls?
What is Niagara Falls Water Board?
From cooking and cleaning, to bathing and drinking, water is an integral part of our lives. At the Niagara Falls Water Board, it’s our job to ensure you have access to clean, safe drinking water-water you can trust. More About Us >