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It has come to our attention that, as a result of the recent winter weather event, some WMU customers did not receive their utility bills prior to the due date — and in certain cases, did not receive them at all.  While WMU processed all bills and submitted them for mailing on schedule, disruptions in mail delivery appear to have impacted timely receipt.  Late penalties were automatically applied in accordance with our normal billing procedures.  However, we understand the circumstances were beyond our customers’ control.  Any customer whose bill was mailed during the period affected by the winter weather will not be responsible for late charges.  If a late fee has already been assessed, it will be fully credited back to the customer’s account.

We appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding and we encourage anyone with questions to contact our office for assistance.

Pay by Phone: 1-866-586-2701

WMU encourages customers to use the voluntary Recycling Center located at 175 N. Maple Street. The recycling center is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and is located behind WMU’s Main Office at 150 N. Main Street; however, it is only accessible from the WMU N. Maple Street entrance.  All materials from this recycling center are transported by WMU to the LFUCG Recycling center to be processed.  

Amount of Recycling transported by WMU to the LFUCG Recycling Center each year.

2021 - 56 Tons
2022 - 125 Tons
2023 - 169 Tons
2024 - 178 Tons
Current Year 2025: Jan-April - 53 Tons

Winchester Municipal Utilities is currently working to identify the material of all the service lines serving customers in our system.

Based upon a recent inventory conducted by WMU, some customers have been notified that the drinking water service line leading to their residence is currently of an unknown material.  Service lines installed before 1988 were sometimes made of lead, so there is the potential that some service lines in our service area are made of lead.   If you received such notification, then we ask that you complete the survey below to help us determine the material of your service line.

For more information about why we are doing this and how to identify the material on your own, check out www.bit.ly/checkyourpipesky  or https://www.epa.gov/lead  If you have any questions or concerns about your drinking water, please do not hesitate to contact WMU at (859) 744-5434.

Telephone Hours

Office Hours 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) at (859) 744-5434

Pay Bill over the phone: 859-437-8015

After Hours or Holidays at (859) 744-6582

Drive-Thru

Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Office Hours

The WMU Lobby is open Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Transfer Station/ Solid Waste

859-744-1170
Call for hours

WMU Commissioners
  • Jimmy Powell, Chairman
  • Billy Vanicek, Vice-Chairman
  • John Omohundro, Treasurer
  • William Baker, Secretary
  • Tiffany Rank, Commissioner
WMU Legal Counsel
  • John H. Rompf, White, McCann & Stewart
Ex-officio Commissioners
  • Hon. JoEllen Reed, Mayor, City of Winchester
  • Joe Chenault, City Commissioner, City of Winchester
WMU Management
  • Kyle Raney, General Manager
  • Joy Lewis, Director of Administration
  • Renwick Ross,  Director of Accounting & Finance
WMU Commission Meetings

The WMU Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., 150 North Main Street.

BUD Program

WMU participates in BUD (Before U Dig), the one-stop, underground utility locating service.  Call BUD to have all underground utilities located.

One call “Before U Dig” will save you time, money, and problems down the road.

Call BUD
1-800-752-6007