Start or Stop Service

Unlike some utilities, water and sewer accounts with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer are attached to the property where service is provided.  This means the account will always stay in the name of the owner as shown on the property deed.

Selling or Purchasing a House

If you are selling or purchasing a house in the District, the account will be updated upon the closing of the sale.

After the sale closes, the title company will send Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District a copy of the deed with the new owner’s information.  The amount of the seller’s final bill is generally paid by the title company as part of the closing process, including the $30 account transfer fee.  The District’s accounting department will then update the account to the new owner’s information without interruption in service or billing.

If you are selling a property for which you have set up Automatic Payment and/or Paperless Billing through Xpress Bill Pay, you will need to log in to your account to cancel the automatic payments and remove your email address.

Renting a House or Property

If you are renting a property in the district, it is between you and the owner or property manager to figure out how initial and final bills will be split when necessary.

Click here for more detailed information about rental properties.

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Options for Damaged Homes

If your home was damaged and rendered unlivable during the Nov 19 wind storm, please contact the District for information on options for suspension of water & sewer billing. See […]

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