How long do I have to pay my water/sewer bill before I am disconnected for non-payment?

Water/sewer bills are due upon receipt. If the bill is not paid in full within 30 days, a 1% monthly interest charge will accrue and a past due notice will be sent to the mailing address or email on file for the property. Water service to the property is eligible for disconnection if the account is not paid in full within 60 days from the original bill date. Disconnections begin as early as 7:00 am on the scheduled disconnection date. A Late Payment Penalty will also be added to the account. It is your responsibility to ensure payment is posted to your account on time. Please note that we do not accept post mark dates. If you do not receive your bill or past due notice, please contact the Billing Office at 301-600-2354. We are not responsible for mail not received by the post office. Unpaid water and sewer charges are a tax lien against the property and are also subject to the Annual Tax Sale.

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1. What are the business hours for the Water/Sewer Billing Office?
2. How does Frederick County bill water and sewer charges?
3. What are Ready to Serve Fees?
4. My water and sewer bill includes a Bay Restoration Fee. What is this?
5. When will I receive my water/sewer bill?
6. What payment options do you offer?
7. Can I receive my bill electronically instead of receiving a paper copy?
8. Do you accept water/sewer payments after business hours?
9. Do you accept water/sewer payments online?
10. Do you accept water/sewer payments by phone?
11. Where can I mail my water/sewer bill payment?
12. Can I set up automatic payments from my bank account?
13. Can I get additional notifications concerning my account status?
14. When is my payment due?
15. How long do I have to pay my water/sewer bill before I am disconnected for non-payment?
16. What should I do if my water service has been disconnected?
17. Where do I mail correspondence regarding water/sewer accounts?
18. I cannot find my water/sewer bill. How can I check my account balance?
19. I am moving. Can I change the mailing address for my water/sewer bill?
20. My water/sewer bill is high. What can I do?
21. Is there a fee for dishonored checks, credit chargebacks or unsatisfied electronic debits?
22. I can’t afford to pay my bill by the due date. Who should I contact?
23. I am renting out my property. Can I get the bill put in the tenant’s name?
24. Why does my landlord get copies of my bill and late notices?
25. My current tenants are moving out. Can I get a meter read before the new tenants move in?
26. I am selling my property. How can I get my name taken off the water/sewer account?
27. I am buying a property that is on Frederick County water and/or sewer. How do I get service established in my name?
28. Can I get a credit on my bill for watering my lawn or filling my swimming pool?