Steps for applying for a new connection or transfer of premises
Fill out one of our online forms
- Apply for a new residential connection.
- Apply for a new business connection.
- Apply for a sewer connection.
- Apply for a re-connection.
- Request to transfer a residential account.
- Request to transfer a business account.
- Close a residential account.
- Close a business account.
- Arrangement for payment of arrears/Bills by installments.
If you would rather come in and talk to us:
Step 1:
Visit your nearest BWS office. You can find out where your nearest office is here.
Step 2:
Ensure that you bring along the information listed below:
- A valid ID (social security card, passport or drivers license)
- In the case of a business customer you are required to bring along a written request on the company’s letter head and the person authorized to conduct the transaction on the company’s’ behalf needs to have an identification card.
- Proof of residency: Rent receipt or lease agreement along with authorization from the landlord to install a meter (if renting the property)
- Proof of residency: Land title papers (if you own the property)
- If the premises that you will be moving into has a meter number, bring along the meter # with you which will allow the process to be completed much more efficiently.
Step 3:
When you come into the office one of our friendly Customer Service Representative (CSR) will assist you with filling out the necessary forms which you will be required to sign. The CSR will conduct verification in the system to see if you had any previous account with the company or any outstanding balance. This information will be passed along to you by the CSR. You will be required to clear or make arrangements to clear any outstanding balances.
Please note that any installation which requires heavy equipment or permission to cross the street has to be coordinated with the city council or municipal board. This will require additional time for the job to be completed.
Step 4:
If you brought in a meter number or if we verify that a meter is at the premises you will be asked to make the payment. (In the event that the meter at the premises was not disconnected for more than six (6) months or no illegal activities identified) If a meter is not attached to the premises or if the meter was disconnected for more than six (6) months or record of illegal activities a site inspection will be required this will take at least two (2) days.
Step 5:
When the site inspection is completed the company will inform you that you can come in to make payment for the service.
Step 6:
If a meter is at the premises and it only requires removal of the pin your service will be connected within a day but not later than 2 business day. If it requires the installation of a meter your connection will be done within 1 to 3 business days.