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In March 2025, Desert Water Agency is updating its customer bills and portal (myDWA), creating a new and fresh look to your bill and myDWA account. Customers, including those with a current online myDWA account, will need to create a new myDWA account on or after March 10.

For more information on the new bills and customer portal, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below and the How to Read & Pay Your Water Bill handout, which is available in English and Spanish.

What to Expect: 

  • Billing Pause: No bills will be issued during the first week of March. Billing will resume on March 10. Customers who usually receive a bill prior to the 10th of the month will not receive their bill until after March 10. The bill will have a temporarily extended due date. Regular billing cycles will resume in April. 
  • Account Changes: Customers will receive a new account and customer number, which you will need to make payments and create a new myDWA customer portal account. 
  • Payments & AutoPay: If you're currently enrolled in AutoPay through myDWA, your payments will continue as usual — no action is needed. If you use bank bill pay, please update your new account number and customer number after receiving your first bill. If you pay by phone or use one-time online pay, please use our new phone number (833-742-4416) or Quick Pay link, which can be found at www.dwa.org/billpay on or after March 10. (The previous phone number and one-time pay method through Paymentus will not be available after March 10.) Customers can also easily pay online using the upgraded myDWA customer portal once you set up a new account (on or after March 10).  

English – How to Read & Pay Your Water Bill 

Spanish – Cómo Leer Y Pagar Su Factura De Agua

New Bills & myDWA Customer Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General

Why does my water bill look different?

DWA is updating its billing system, which means customers will notice a new look to their bills. The change will also create a new look to the myDWA customer portal. Customers, including those with an existing online myDWA account, will need to create an account in the new portal at www.mydwa.org (on or after March 10).

We are also refreshing our logo, and our bills are the first place we are debuting the new look! Stay tuned for more!

Why am I no longer able to log into my myDWA account?

As part of the transition to our new billing system, the old myDWA platform will not be available after March 10. If you currently have a myDWA account, you will need to create a new myDWA account at www.mydwa.org (on or after March 10). If you do not currently have a myDWA account, you can create an account, on or after March 10, at www.mydwa.org. When creating your new myDWA account, you will need your new account number and customer number, which can be found on your new bill. (View the How to Read & Pay Your Water Bill handout to see where to find your account and customer number.)

Why is DWA changing its bills and customer portal?

DWA’s new, upgraded billing system will allow us to utilize the latest technology to continue to serve our customers in an efficient manner. The new customer portal is designed to make it easy for customers to track and manage their bills and water usage.

Will my account number change?

Yes, your account number will change. Old account numbers were nine digits long. Your new account number will be the first eight digits of your old account number. You will now also have a six-digit customer number. See the example below. View the How to Read & Pay Your Water Bill handout to see where to find your new account number and customer number on your bill.

Old Account Number:     12345678-9

New Account Number:   12345678

New Customer ID:           789101

When will the change take place?

Customers will begin receiving bills with the new look on March 10. The myDWA customer portal will also transition on March 10. After March 10, your old myDWA account will no longer be accessible. You will need to set up a new account at www.mydwa.org (on or after March 10).

Will the way I receive my bill change?

No, you will continue to receive your bills the same way you do now – either paper by mail or e-bill via email. 

To change the way you receive your bill, please sign up for a new myDWA account (on or after March 10). The new portal will have an option where you can change your billing and mailing preferences.

I typically receive my bill electronically. Why did I receive a paper copy of my bill?

If you are registered to receive e-bills, you will receive a paper bill and an e-bill for the month of March only. This is to ensure a smooth transition to the new billing system. After March, you will continue to receive your bill only electronically.

I usually receive a bill the first week of the month. Why didn’t I receive my bill?

The last bills from our old billing system will go out at the end of February. We will pause our billing for the first week of March and will resume billing on Monday, March 10.  Any bills that have been delayed during this time will still have two weeks to pay from the billing date of March 10.  After that, you will be back on your normal billing schedule. You will not receive a late fee during this time.

Will my billing cycle change?

Yes and no. Customers will remain on their current billing cycle. However, during the transition period to the new billing system, DWA will not be processing any bills from March 1 to March 10. Accounts that would have typically been scheduled to be billed during this time will be billed on March 10. Due dates for these bills will be extended to accommodate the transition, for the month of March only. Even though you are being billed later, you will still have the normal two weeks to make payment. After March 10, all customers will return to their normal billing cycle.

Will I be charged a late fee since my bill is usually due on an earlier date?

No, DWA will not charge late fees in March as we transition to the new billing system.

I haven't received my new bill yet. How do I make a payment before I receive my new bill?

You can use DWA’s old phone and online payment methods until March 10. You can also visit our office to pay your bill.

Payment Methods

I am enrolled in AutoPay. Do I need to do anything to continue my payments?

If you were enrolled in AutoPay under the previous myDWA system, your payments will continue to be processed automatically. There is nothing else you need to do.

However, if you want to make changes to your payment information, including the new option to pay via credit card, you will need to reenroll in AutoPay on or after March 10 at www.mydwa.org.

How do I pay my bill online?

To pay your bill online, please visit www.mydwa.org. You can either select Quick Pay to make a one-time online payment or create a myDWA account to pay and manage your billing. Once you create an account, you can log in and select Pay Bills to make an online payment.

You can also pay online using your bank’s online bill pay service. Please see below for more information.

Do I have to create a myDWA account to pay online?

No, you don’t have to create a myDWA account to pay online. Visit www.mydwa.org and select Quick Pay to make a one-time payment without registering. You can also continue to pay your bill through your bank’s online bill pay service. 

However, creating a myDWA account is the best way to manage your billing preferences and see your water consumption history.

Can I continue to make payments using my bank’s online bill pay service?

Yes, you can make payments using your bank’s online bill pay service. You will need your new DWA account number and customer number, which can be found on your new bill. Please enter the eight-digit account number and six-digit customer number separated by a dash. Example: 12345678-789101

How do I make a payment over the phone?

After March 10, call 833-742-4416 to pay by checking account or credit card over the phone. You will need your new DWA account number and customer number, which can be found on your new bill. Please be sure to call the new phone number, listed above. Payments will no longer be accepted at the previous phone number after March 10.

What other bill payment options are there?

In addition to paying by phone, AutoPay or online, you can pay via mail, in person at our Operations Center, or by check at our “Water Tower” drop-off box located in the Operations Center parking lot. For more information, visit www.dwa.org/billpay or read the How to Read & Pay Your Water Bill handout.

myDWA Customer Portal & Registration

Why is myDWA not letting me register for a new account?

Customers can create a new myDWA customer portal account beginning on March 10. Until then, the new system will not be available and will not allow you to create a new account.

How do I create a new myDWA account?

Go to www.mydwa.org on or after March 10 to create a new myDWA account. You will need a valid email address and your new DWA account number and customer number. These numbers will be available on your March bill. For step-by-step instructions on how to set up a new myDWA account, please see below or refer to the How to Read & Pay Your Water Bill handout.  

If you need further assistance or want to set up your account prior to receiving your bill, call us at 760-323-4971. Please wait until March 10 to call us about setting up your new myDWA account.

 

Registration steps:

  1. Go to www.mydwa.org
  2. Click on “myDWA Customer Portal” under “Available Services”
  3. Click the “Sign In or Sign Up” button
  4. Click “Register”
  5. Click “Add Account”
  6. Enter your new DWA account number and customer number. You can find these on your new bill.
  7. You can now pay your bill and manage your account online.
How can I view my past bills?

Bills prior to March 2025 will not be available on the new myDWA customer portal. However, if you need a copy of a past bill, please call us at 760-323-4971 and we will be happy to provide you with a copy.

Will I be able to see my water usage online?

Yes, you will be able to view the past four years of water consumption on the myDWA customer portal. This information can be useful in making conservation decisions. Learn more about conservation at www.dwa.org/save.

Will I be able to see my daily water consumption?

At this time, no. The ability to view daily water usage is part of the next phase of this process, within approximately 18 months.

Is my personal information secure in the new system?

Yes, the new platform uses security measures, including secure authentication, to protect your personal and financial information.

Who can I contact if I have issues with the new myDWA customer portal?
For support using the new customer portal, please contact DWA at 760-323-4971 or support@mydwa.org.

Payment Plans

Will my existing payment plan continue in the new system?

Yes, if you are currently enrolled in a payment plan, it will carry over to the new system. The payment plan installment due and balance will be reflected on your bill. If you have any questions about how it appears on your new bill, call 760-323-4971, ext. 129.

How can I pay my payment plan?

Payment plan installments will be included on your monthly bill and should be paid along with the regular monthly bill, using any of the available payment options.

Where can I get more information on payment plans?

For more information on payment plans and other bill assistance resources, call 760-323-4971, ext. 129, or go to www.dwa.org/h2o.

Multiple Accounts/Group Billing

Will I receive an individual bill for each of my accounts?

Yes, you will get an individual bill for each account.

Can I get one bill for all my accounts?

No, we do not have the option to provide one statement for customers with numerous accounts. However, multiple accounts can be managed and paid for under one myDWA customer portal account.

Can I manage my accounts online?

Yes, you can add all your accounts to your myDWA customer portal and manage them online at www.mydwa.org. For assistance setting up a myDWA customer portal with multiple accounts, please call 760-323-4971, ext. 131.

Can I make payments to multiple accounts online?

Yes, once your accounts are added to the myDWA customer portal, you can select which accounts you would like to make a payment towards.

How can I get help adding all my accounts to my customer portal?

For help adding multiple accounts to your myDWA customer portal, call us at 760-323-4971, ext. 131.