Quick answer
Moving can create final bills, deposits, service start dates, shutoff dates, account transfers, and forwarding address requirements.
Before moving out
Schedule final reading or stop service, provide forwarding address, and ask when the final bill will be issued.
Before moving in
Confirm provider, service start date, deposit requirements, account setup, and access instructions.
Avoid overlap problems
Do not assume water service transfers automatically between addresses or providers.
Save documents
Keep start/stop confirmations, deposit receipts, final bill records, and lease/ownership documents.
Confirm with your provider
Last reviewed: July 2026
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