Birmingham Water Works, water

service and its operations not

affected by Jefferson County.

»        The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham is completely separate from and independent of Jefferson County and its sewer operations.

»        Jefferson County’s decision to file for bankruptcy has no effect on Birmingham Water Works operations or service. Birmingham Water Works water service is absolutely safe and sound.

»        Water customers will continue to receive water service. Of course, we want to remind our customers to continue to pay their bill to ensure their service is not interrupted.

»        BWWB is in great financial shape and is in the best financial position it has been in years. In fact, Moody’s Investor Service just upgraded our bond rating to Aa2.

»        Customers have nothing to worry about as it relates to water service. We will continue to focus on being one of the BEST water systems in the country!

More information:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Isn’t Birmingham Water Works the same as Jefferson County Sewer?

A: No. The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham is completely separate from and independent of the Jefferson County Sewer. 

Q: If the water board is different from the sewer department, why do I send one payment to Birmingham Water Works?

A: The ability to make just one payment is available as a convenience for customers.

Q: Can’t I just pay my water bill and not the sewer bill?

A: No. Water and sewer payments are applied to the entire bill. If a customer remits payment less than the amount of the full balance, BWWB will accept the payment. Any payments will be applied to the oldest part of the bill first. BWWB encourages all customers to remain up-to-date with their payments.

Do you have sewer questions?

For questions about your sewer service, contact Jefferson

County Sewer directly at (205) 325-5390.