Utility Services

Sign up for water, sewer, and garbage services at City Hall
Monday-Friday from 8am – 5pm

408 E 1st Ave. N.

Bulk Water Sales
301 Clough Ave. (Just South of Railroad Tracks)

  1.  Our current system takes debit or credit cards
  2. If you have a dispute with a bulk water transaction we ask that you contact your credit card company directly.
  3. The City of Columbus will not refund bulk water transactions.
Click on the icon to view the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for Columbus.

Sewer
Residents are charged for sewer service based on your water usage.  
The charges are $39.00 for up to 3,000 gallons per month.  Any overage over the 3,000 gallons is charged at $2.00 per 1,000 gallons.

Storm Drain
Residents pay a storm drain utility fee based on the square footage of the property.

If you live within the city limits of Columbus, you will be provided a 96 gallon cart on wheels with a lid, delivered to your residence.
Garbage is picked up once a week unless other arrangements are made.

Residents are charged per trash receptacle.
Price for one trash can with 1 pickup per week: $18.75
Price for two trash cans with 1 pickup per week: $33.75
If you need an additional trash can, need additional pickup days, or have an issue with your trash can, please call the Water Clerk at (406) 322-5313 ext. 102

For more information, please contact:

Cassidy Thompson, Deputy Clerk
(406) 322-5313 ext. 102
408 E 1st Ave. N. City Hall Columbus
email: deputyclerk@townofcolumbus.com