Oneonta Utilities Board

Requirements For New Water Service


To open a new account for water service with us, you will need the following:
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • A valid driver's license, or an ID issued in the United States
  • Social Security Number (If a United States ID and Social Security number can't be provided, we may require a higher deposit and some form of other official ID)
  • Any old accounts with us must be paid in full
  • A $100 deposit if you are the property owner, or a $200 deposit if you are renting
  • The 911 address for the new service
  • A septic permit if you will not be on our sewer system


If you have all of this information available, please visit our office in person and we can help you get an account started.