Your total bill will be automatically deducted from your checking account on the due date.
You'll still receive your regular bi-monthly bill for your records.
To enroll, simply submit an Auto Pay Authorization Form with a voided check

Shut-Offs or Water Restoration

Payment and the signed Notice of Water Turn-Off by the property owner or tenant on record must be received by our office before 3:00 PM for same-day water service restoration. If received after 3:00 PM, restoration will occur on the next business day.
Call us directly at 206-772-7343 for assistance.

Final Shut-Off or Lien Notice Deadline

Past due payments must be received by 4:00 PM on the date listed on your Final Shut-Off or Lien Notice.
If payment is not received by 4:00 PM on the due date, water service will be shut off. A $60 fee will be charged for accounts scheduled for water shut-off.

Warning: Avoid Third-Party Bill Payment Services

Some third-party websites use Skyway's logo and contact information to appear official. These companies are not affiliated with Skyway Water & Sewer District.

Using third-party services may cause payment delays, late fees, water shut-offs, or sewer liens - and often adds extra fees.

For secure, fee-free payments, always use our official website:
www.skywayws.org
Questions? Call us at 206-772-7343.

Delinquencies

Bills are considered delinquent if not paid by the due date. Delinquent accounts are subject to late penalties, service charges, disconnection, and/or property lien.

How Can I Get Help with My Bill?

Turn-offs and Property Liens

Accounts that are more than 60 days delinquent will generate a Past Due Notice. If the Past Due Notice remains unpaid, a Final Shut-off Notice or a Property Lien Notice will be issued. This notice will include the scheduled water shut-off date or lien filing date. It is extremely important to note this final date, as no further notices will be provided.

If payment is not received by 4:00 PM on the due date indicated, water service will be shut off or a property lien will be filed. Additional charges will apply: a $60 fee for accounts scheduled for water shut-off or an $18 lien filing fee. A subsequent $18 fee will also be charged to release the lien.

Water service will not be restored, and property liens will not be released, until the past due balance and all associated fees are paid in full. In addition, the Notice of Water Turn-Off must be signed by the property owner or tenant on record before water service can be restored.

Inherited Balances from Previous Owners

Water and sewer charges are attached to the property, not the individual account holder. Although a final bill is issued to the previous owner, any unpaid balance becomes the responsibility of the new property owner under RCW 57.08.080.

Discounted rates for Senior and Disabled Customers

To qualify, you or your spouse must be low-income, at least 62 years of age, or receiving SSI Disability benefits. Your gross income must not exceed the limits specified on the Rate Discount Application form. Application forms are included with the March billing statement each year. Annual renewal is required.

Leak Adjustments

Leaks that occur on the customer side of the meter are the property owner's responsibility to repair. However, you may be eligible for a one-time partial adjustment to your water bill. Adjustments will be calculated on the difference between the wholesale and retail water rate of the excess (above average) water consumption for the billing period in which the leak occurred. ***No Toilet Leaks will be considered***

Download a Leak Adjustment form

Vacancy Rate

Is your property going to be temporarily vacant for a long time (minimum of four months)? If so, you may qualify for the District's Vacancy Rate. Click on the link below for more information and to download the application form.

Download a Vacancy Rate Application form

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Bi-Monthly Water and Sewer Rates

The rates, fees, charges and penalties for water and sewer connections, service and related service items, are established primarily on a cost of service basis. Cost of service rates allocate costs to single family, commercial and multi-family customer classes based on the demand they place on the water and sewer systems.

Rates are in effect as of January 1, 2025

RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES

Monthly Water Meter Charge
Meter Size	Single Family Residential (SFR)	SFR Discount
5/8" x 3/4"	$26.21	$18.34
1"	61.66	43.16
1 1/2"	120.83	84.57

Bi-Monthly Volume Blocks (SFR)
0 - 800 cf	$5.82 per 100 cu. ft.
900 - 1200 cf	7.38 per 100 cu. ft.
1300 - 2400 cf	9.29 per 100 cu. ft.
Over 2400 cf	11.85 per 100 cu. ft.

NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES
Monthly		Bi-Monthly Volume Blocks per 100 cubic feet (ccf)
Meter Size	Meter Charge	Commercial/Institutional	Multi-Family	Irrigation
5/8" x 3/4"	$39.51	$8.39	$8.13	$28.35
1"	86.86
1 1/2"	187.83
2"	299.09
3"	595.95
4"	929.48
6"	1,856.50

SEWER RATES
Monthly Rates			Volume Rate per 100 Cu Ft
	Single Family Residential	Single Family Residential Discount	Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional
King County DNR	$58.28	$58.28	$19.02
District	63.87	29.05
Total Fee	122.15	87.33

This page does not reflect a complete listing of the District's established rates, charges, policies and procedures for water and sewer services and connections. Certain properties, depending on location, may be subject to additional costs and connection requirements.

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