The manage alerts feature of the customer portal is now available!
Alerts can be setup to notify customers about possible leaks, billing amounts, and consumption increases. Users can choose to receive notifications by phone, text or email.
If you are currently registered for utility billing you will automatically have access to manage alerts. Simply login and click the “Consumption History” tab and then click on “Manage Alerts”.
Why should I set up alerts?
The alerts feature of the customer portal is a useful tool to help customers detect leaks, find ways to lower their bill and conserve water. Turning on Alerts will provide customers with a notification if consumption indicates abnormal usage or potential leak, if estimated billing amount exceeds amount set by user or if daily consumption usage exceeds amount set by user.
What type of alerts can I set up?
Alerts can be setup to notify customers about leaks, billing, and consumption. Alerts can be setup to send by email, text, or voice.
How do I set up alerts?
If you are already enrolled in the customer portal, simply follow these steps or click here to watch the video tutorial (Coming Soon).
How is the Consumption Threshold Calculated?
Water is billed by 1,000 gallon increments (KGAL). The Consumption Threshold Alert feature allows customer to input a daily amount of water they want to be notified if they exceed. For a household with a monthly bill of 2,000 gallons, the daily amount of water used would be about 67 gallons (2,000/30=67) so users would input 0.067 (67/1000=0.067) in the Water (KGAL) field.
What do I do if I receive a leak alert?
If you receive a notification that you may have a possible leak, you can start by checking common areas in and around your home.
Does the Estimated Bill Include All Charges?
Yes. The estimated bill includes all charges that normally appear on a monthly bill.
Why should I enroll in the Customer Portal?
The customer portal will allow customers to view their water usage on an hourly basis and use the information to find ways to lower their bill, conserve water, and activate various notification tools including water consumption limits and indicated private system leaks*.
How Do I Register for the Customer Portal?
If you have already registered for utility billing on the City’s website you will automatically have access to the new consumption data. Simply login and click on the tab labeled “Consumption History”.
Do I need multiple sign-ins if I have more than one account?
No. Customers can add multiple accounts by clicking “Add account” on the Utility Billing Home page.
Will the Customer Portal show all of my accounts?
Yes. You can view and manage multiple accounts in the Customer Portal. If you do not see an account listed, simply click the “Add an account” button and enter the information for that account.
What type of alerts can I set up?
Alerts can be setup to notify customers about leaks, billing, and consumption. Alerts can be setup to send by email, text, or voice.
If I check the meter and then check the customer portal, will the numbers match?
Possibly. The meter will send updates to the customer portal hourly. Usage information may also be delayed in certain circumstances.
Why is my Customer Portal not showing any data?
If the data in the customer portal is not updating regularly, there may be something obstructing the transmission or a communications issue. If the problem persists, please contact the customer service center:
Email: water_office@abilenetx.gov
Phone: (325) 676-6405
How can I reset my password?
Click “Forgot Password” on the Customer Portal login page. A link will be sent to the registered email address.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions after viewing the portal?
Please contact the Customer Service Center:
Email: water_office@abilenetx.gov
Phone: (325) 676-6405