Pay Your Stow Water Bill Online For the First Time Soon

Sick of mailing checks to the city for your bills? 

Soon your water bill can be paid online and you can sign up for monthly e-billing, which is paperless billing, via email.

According to the city's website, the service will be available Aug. 1. But, in , he said the date is not yet set. 

"We are still working out kinks in the system. Keep watching your water bills for when online pay will be available," . 

Paying bills online is more convenient than sending a check or paying in person for many, which is why there is a user fee associated with the online option. 

Finance Director John Baranek  he and a panel of employees decided to use Automated Business to provide the service after seeing demonstrations from several companies. 

Because of the small convenience fee,  will not incur any costs to provide the service. 

Not a big fan of sending your credit card numbers over the Internet? An automated toll-free phone number will also be available to pay with a credit card. 

"We're trying to provide the complete package — user-friendly provide us with the most options for the citizens of stow to pay with credit card, debit card or e-check. These options will include internet and eventually point of sale which is in person. Availability of voice response on toll free number for payment processing," he said. 

Look for detailed information in your next month's city water bill.