Turning Service On/Off

Turning the Water On
Turning your residential water services to your home on and off has never been easier. With our new self-service website, My H2O Online, you can set up your account, keep track of your water use and pay your bill when it is convenient for you. You can even request a time to have your service turned on or off.

For a residence that has never had water service, we will install a meter and turn on the water. Someone should be home at the time of the meter installation to prevent any overflow in case a faucet or other water device has been accidentally left on inside. For a residence where water is already being provided, you want to be sure that you are only charged for the water you use. We will visit your residence to read the meter and start your billing with an actual reading. This also applies for most seasonal accounts. If you were not previously an American Water customer, a deposit may be required until you have established a satisfactory credit history.

New Customer Booklet

For more information about Pennsylvania American Water, including the services we provide, our payment options and how to read your bill, view our Welcome to Pennsylvania American Water brochure for new customers.

Turning the Water Off
To stop service when you are moving, or to shut off seasonal service, please visit My H2O Online or call us at 800.565.7292. Make sure to allow a few days before you want service stopped. This will enable us to take a final and accurate meter reading and ensure that you are only charged for water used.

Be ready to tell us the date service should be stopped, to arrange for a final meter reading, and to provide us with your final billing address. And don’t forget to have your service address, billing address, and telephone number handy.