Setting up utilities in Stamford

Eversource

The electric company for Hartford and most of Connecticut.

To start: Eversource asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.

Eversource delivers natural gas to towns across Connecticut.

To start: Request service online with an eversource.com user ID, and contact Eversource ahead of time so it’s set up when you move in.

Aquarion Water Authority

A not-for-profit water authority serving Connecticut towns.

To start: Have your closing attorney contact Aquarion before the closing to set up your account if you’re buying; new multi-family owners must provide a security deposit.

Stamford’s WPCA bills sewer users for treating their wastewater.

To start: Have your attorney send the WPCA Closing Quote Request Form if you’re buying, so the WPCA gets the prorated balance and updates the account with the buyer’s information.

The City department for garbage and recycling collection.

Apartment complexes with more than 6 units use their own hauler.