Charges for water and services are based upon the number of thousand gallons that pass through the meter in a billing period, a Readiness to Serve fee based on meter size, a Local Unit fee determined by your Local Government, and any other service charges that may be incurred.

In order to prepare the water bills, each water meter is read four times a year – approximately two weeks before the bills are sent out.

Bills are sent to each customer four times a year and are due in the months of March, June, September, and December.

*All fees and charges subject to change.
*Water driven sump pumps use 3 gallons of water to pump out 1 gallon of water. If you own a home with a water driven sump pump (one that uses city water to work when the power goes out), you will be responsible for any bills resulting from said use of that sump pump. Not being aware that it is running, the bill can be significant over the course of the quarterly billing period. Be aware that there are alarms that can be purchased at many home improvement stores and installed on these pumps so you will know when they are running.

Payment Options:

Mail (PO Box 320, Sanford, MI 48657)

Office Water District No. 1  – 246 E. Price Road, Midland, MI 48642 (Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

After Hours Drop-box at Water District No. 1 gate (no cash please)

Sanford Chemical Bank Sanford branch only – With Stub ONLY (no service charge)

Auto draft is available – payment is taken from customer’s checking or savings account. Forms are located under Customer Links (contact office for questions 687-2709)

Online Payment – See Bill Payment link or click 〈here〉 to be directed to the online payment site.