Pay Water and Sewer Bill
Essa manages water readings, billing, and collections. Bills are sent quarterly based on your water meter’s cubic metre usage.
For questions about your water consumption, contact the Public Works Administrative Assistant at 705-424-9917 ext. 103.
Access your property tax and water account details anytime through Virtual City Hall. View balances, make payments, and search properties in Essa.
A 2.9% fee applies to credit card payments (charged by Bambora).
You can pay your water and sewer bill through online banking through your financial institution. You will need to add your utility account to your online banking bill payments by searching for "Essa".
You can pay your water and sewer bill in person by attending the Administration Centre located at 5786 County Road 21, Utopia. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
You can pay with cash, debit or cheque.
After Hours Payments
You can also place your utility payment in the after-hours drop box located outside the upper level of the Administration Centre.
You can pay your water and sewer bill by mail. Please make your cheque payable to the Township of Essa and mail to:
Township of Essa
5786 County Road 21
Utopia, ON
L0M1T0
You can pay your water and sewer bill at your bank. Visit your bank branch to make the payment.
Pay your water and sewer bills automatically by enrolling in the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan. Funds will be withdrawn from your bank account on the due date for the exact quarterly amount.
To enroll, complete the authorization form and submit it with a void cheque to the Township.
Questions or need the form in another format? Contact Public Works at 705-424-9917 ext. 103.
To cancel, submit the online Request to Cancel Pre-Authorized Payment Plan form.
Water & Sewer Invoice / Due Date Schedule
| Utility Billing Period | Utility Due Date |
| January 1 to March 31, 2025 | April 30, 2025 |
| April 1 to June 30, 2025 | July 31, 2025 |
| July 1 to September 30, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| October 1 to December 31, 2025 | January 31, 2026 |
If payment is not received by the due date, a 5% penalty will be applied. A past due notice with the updated balance and a date for transferring the outstanding amount to your property tax account will be sent.
Afterward, a 1.25% monthly interest will be charged on the outstanding balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions regarding your water/sewer bill, please contact the public Works Administrative Assistant at 705-424-9917 ext. 103.
Residents are provided two options to receive their water and sewer bills:
- Paper copy delivered by mail
- Paperless delivered through an e-billing module directly to your email address
In order to receive your water and sewer bill by email, you are required to complete the E-Billing Form that is available on our Paperless Billing page.
Township of Essa
Public Works Department ext. 103
Phone: 705-424-9917
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302