Belize - Apply for New Water Connection (BWS)

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Procedure

There are two ways using which a new water connection can be obtained.

Apply In-Person

1. You need to visit one of the BWS Customer Service Representative (CSR).
2. Also, make sure you have the documents that are listed under the Required Documents section of this page.
3. You will have to complete and submit the application form that is provided in the CSR office.
4. 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.
5. If you brought in a meter number or if CSR 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 not 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.
6. When the site inspection is completed CSR will inform you that you can come in to make payment for the service.
7. 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.

Apply On-line

1. Applicants can apply online on BWS website.
2. Click on the Register for an Account
3. Fill out the registration form providing your email address which will be the User ID.
4. Click Agree to terms and service.
5. Fill out the General Information form, youll need your account number, if you have more than one account you can register these under the security tab once your account is created.
6. On the next step you can enter your payment method or you can skip this step.
7. Finish up the registration process and log into your account
   
   

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Required Documents

• 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 companys letter head and the person authorized to conduct the transaction on the companys behalf needs to have an identification card.
• Rent receipt or lease agreement (if renting the property)
• Authorization from Landlord indicating that he/she is allowing meter to be installed at address
• 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 much more efficiently.

Office Locations & Contacts

Belize Water Service Limited
7 Central American Blvd
P.O.Box 150 Belize City
Belize
Toll Free on 0800 CALL BWS, 0800 BWS LEAK
Or Call in Belize City on 222-4757
Website : http://www.bws.bz/

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