We supply the water that you use in Wauwatosa. We do this through the operation and maintenance of:

• Four pumping stations
• Seven water storage reservoirs
• 207 miles of water main

Pay a Water Bill

You can pay your water bill:

• Return enclosed envelope with a check
• Pay online through your bank
• Use Wauwatosa Water Utility online portal. On this website you can check your current balance at any time. You will need your account and customer number.
• At the Treasurer’s Counter at City Hall (7725 W North Avenue) between 8 am - 4:30 pm
• At the secure payment depository at City Hall across from the blue mailbox, by the employee entrance 
• Over the phone (414) 323-2339 

Bills are sent out quarterly on or before the 1st of the month. Payments must be received by the Treasurer’s Office on or the 20th of the month, or a 1% penalty will be applied to the balance each month it is late. Please allow enough bill processing time, otherwise penalties will be applied, and they will not be waived for late payment. Escrow’s do not pay water bills.

Items for Sale

The City of Wauwatosa occasionally offers used or excess parts and equipment for sale. See the current listing of available items.

Source of Water

Our water comes through a purchase agreement with the Milwaukee Water Works, who performs all the necessary water filtration, treatment, and pumping to our city limits.

Regulations & Uses

Our water complies with all federal and state drinking water quality regulations. We are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Our water rate structure is established under the guidance of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

In addition to providing water for continuous daily demand by our residential, commercial, and industrial customers, we provide fire protection for the community by maintaining fire hydrants throughout the water distribution system.

Funding & Operation

The Wauwatosa Water Utility is a self-supporting enterprise fund with revenue coming from the sale of water and related services to our customers.

Adam Florin
Water Superintendent
7725 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Water Emergency:
If you're having a water emergency, please dial: (414) 471-8480. 

Email the Water Department

Phone: (414) 479-8963
Fax: (414) 479-3588

View the Water Newsletter

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.