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Setting up utilities in Fall River

In Fall River, National Grid delivers electricity, Liberty delivers gas, the Fall River Water Division runs water, the Fall River Sewer Commission handles sewer, and the Fall River Department of Community Maintenance handles trash pickup.

Moving to Fall River? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Fall River

Who to call for each service in Fall River, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

National Grid

The electric company for Worcester and much of the state.

To start: National Grid asks for your Social Security number when you start service and uses it for a soft credit check to confirm who you are. It won’t affect your credit score. National Grid may also ask for information from your driver’s license.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 322-3223Start on nationalgrid.com (opens myaccount.nationalgrid.com in a new tab)
Read our National Grid guide

Gas

Liberty

Liberty delivers natural gas to communities in Massachusetts.

To start: Use the Start Service link with your Social Security number to schedule your meter turn-on; an adult (18 or older) must be present.

Customer service1 (800) 544-4944Start online (opens myaccount.libertyenergyandwater.com in a new tab)

Water

Fall River Water Division

Fall River’s Water Division oversees water treatment and distribution.

To start: If you’re buying the home, fill out and sign the New Owner(s)’ Application for Supply of Water/Sewer.

Customer service1 (508) 324-2330Start on fallriverma.gov (opens fallriverma.gov in a new tab)

Sewer

Fall River Sewer Commission

Fall River’s Sewer Commission runs wastewater collection and treatment.

To start: If you’re buying the home, fill out and sign the New Owner(s)’ Application for Supply of Water/Sewer.

Homes tied into the City sewer system get sewer charges on the water bill.

Customer service1 (508) 324-2320Start on fallriverma.gov (opens fallriverma.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Fall River Department of Community Maintenance

Community Maintenance runs Fall River’s curbside trash and recycling.

The City collects at single-family homes and buildings with up to six units.

Customer service1 (508) 324-2584fallriverma.gov (opens fallriverma.gov in a new tab)

What Fall River homes pay for electricity

This is National Grid’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$167

National Grid’s average home bill, per month

33.9¢

National Grid’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Estimate your National Grid bill

FAQ

Questions about moving to Fall River

Call Capitol Waste Services at 1-855-533-3400 for a missed trash or recycling pickup, or to repair or replace a trash, recycling or yard waste cart. The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Division oversees residential curbside collection.

On the same day as your trash. Homes with regular City trash pickup are part of the curbside recycling program: put recyclables loose, not bagged, in the blue recycling bins on the sidewalk.

Sources: National Grid, Liberty, Fall River Water Division, Fall River Sewer Commission, Fall River Department of Community Maintenance, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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