Living in West Baton Rouge Parish means you likely receive your gas and water services from the parish’s public utility department. Paying these essential utility bills on time each month is important for every resident and business owner. In this comprehensive guide we’ll explain the convenient online and in-person payment options WBR offers for gas and water bills.
Overview of WBR Online Bill Pay
West Baton Rouge Parish provides an online bill pay portal that allows utility customers to easily view and pay their gas and water bills digitally
Key features of WBR’s online bill pay system include:
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Create an online account to access bill details like current balance, payment history, next due date, etc.
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Make secure credit/debit card payments online
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Set up auto-pay to have bills paid automatically each month
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Receive email reminders when your bill is ready and due
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Avoid late fees by paying any time from your computer or mobile device
Let’s explore the benefits of paying your utilities online and walk through how to use WBR’s online payment options.
Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online
Compared to mailing in a paper check each month, paying your WBR utilities bill online provides these key advantages:
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It’s fast and convenient – Pay in minutes anytime, anywhere without stamps or paper checks
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Payment reminders – Get email alerts when your bill is ready and due to avoid late fees
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Account management – View balance, payment history, usage etc. in one secure online profile
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Auto-pay – Set up recurring payments from your bank account or credit card
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Mobile access – Pay on the go from your smartphone or tablet
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Saves paper – Go paperless and avoid waste from mailed bills and checks
WBR’s online bill pay system offers flexibility and organization for busy homeowners and professionals. Paying online can save you both time and money compared to mailing paper checks each month.
How to Pay Your WBR Utilities Bill Online
Paying your WBR gas, water and sewer bill online is simple. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
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Visit www.wbrparish.org and click on “Online Bill Pay” or go directly to www.wbrparish.org/256/Online-Bill-Pay.
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If you haven’t already, create an online account – have your WBR account number and a recent bill handy to register
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Log into your account anytime to view your bill details and make a payment
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Enter your payment amount and complete the simple checkout process by entering your credit/debit card details
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Receive a confirmation email with your payment details once the transaction is complete
Once your online account is set up, paying your utility bill takes just a few minutes each month. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to avoid late fees.
Other Ways to Pay Your WBR Utilities Bill
In addition to online payments, WBR offers a few other payment options:
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By phone – Call the utilities department at 225-336-2406 to pay over the phone
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In person – Visit the WBR utilities office at 880 N Alexander Ave in Port Allen
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By mail – Mail in a check or money order with your paper bill
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Drop box – Use the drop box at the utilities office after hours
The online payment system provides the most convenience, but these options allow some flexibility based on your location or preference each month.
Setting Up Automatic Payments
For maximum convenience, WBR utility customers can enroll in auto-pay to have their gas and water bills paid automatically each month. This ensures payments are always on time.
To set up auto-pay:
- Log into your WBR online account and access the auto-pay settings
- Choose whether to pay from your bank account or credit/debit card
- Provide the payment account details
Once enrolled, you’ll simply receive an email each month letting you know the payment is being processed. Auto-pay saves you time while giving peace of mind that bills are always paid on time.
Don’t Get Disconnected – Pay Online to Avoid Late Fees
Important to note – if your WBR utility service has been disconnected for non-payment, simply paying online will not have your service immediately reconnected. You must contact WBR to make arrangements for reconnection after paying any past due amount.
Paying online helps you avoid getting disconnected in the first place by making sure your account stays current. Online payments post quickly, so you can pay right up to the due date and avoid late fees.
Conveniently Manage All Aspects of Your Account Online
WBR’s online utility account management gives customers complete control over their gas, water and sewer service. In addition to online bill pay, customers can:
- Update account information like phone number or email
- View up to 24 months of payment history
- Monitor usage and see billing trends over time
- Receive paperless e-bills via email to eliminate paper waste
- Get email or text notifications for billing reminders
By creating an online profile, WBR utility customers gain instant access to all details about their account in one convenient place. Online account management coupled with quick online payments is the simplest way to stay on top of your monthly utility bills.
Paying Online Helps You Budget and Save
Since the online bill pay system allows you to review past bills and payment records, it can help you accurately budget for your utilities each month. You gain visibility into what you typically spend on gas, water and sewer services.
You can also monitor your daily usage patterns through the online portal to identify times when consumption seems higher than expected. This allows you to modify behaviors or routines to decrease usage and save money on your bills.
Paying online gives you insights and tools to better understand your utility costs and take control of your monthly budget.
Bill pay does not have to be a hassle with West Baton Rouge’s convenient online payment portal. All WBR utility customers should take advantage of the ability to pay gas, water and sewer bills digitally in just minutes each month.
Online bill pay saves you time and gives you flexibility to view your account and make payments anytime, anywhere. And setting up automatic payments takes the chore out of paying bills completely. Reduce late fees, save paper, and simplify your finances by paying your WBR utilities online.
Public Water System Grade
The West Baton Rouge Parish Natural Gas and Water systems are pleased to report that all 4 water systems received “A” grades for calendar year 2023. WBR is one of only 7 parishes statewide to achieve all As in its respective water systems.
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