Help us stop theft of services
It is against state law to tamper with a utility meter. People who steal utilities are actually stealing from all the consumers on the system. We ask to help us find those who may be involved in stealing electricity, natural gas, water or wastewater services.
If you know of such activity, please call us immediately at 256-232-1440 during normal business hours or after hours. Please remember that tampering with a utility meter is not only unlawful but also very dangerous.
Change in the way you can pay for reconnection due to nonpayment
If your Utilities are disconnected due to nonpayment, we now only accept cash, cashiers checks, or money orders to be reconnected.
New Deposit and Service Fees
The Athens City Council has passed a new deposit and service fee schedule for Athens Utilities. Amoung the changes are fees for reconnection of service and returned check fees. Click here to view the current schedule of deposits and service fees
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Business Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Electric, Gas, or Water Service Outage!
Call 256-232-1440
Gas Leak!
Call 256-216-8621 or
Toll Free 1-877-885-5592
Billing Questions?
Call 256-233-8750
Alabama One Call is a non-profit organization established under Alabama Act 94-487. Anyone engaging in excavation activities is required to notify underground facility owners prior to the start of excavation. Alabama One Call helps streamline this process by providing a "one call" service allowing excavators to notify area utility companies quickly and efficiently.