We connect the River City!

For more than 80 years, Decatur Utilities (DU) has provided reliable utility service to the greater Decatur, Alabama area. Today, DU provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services to more than 30,000 customers.
DU is dedicated to delivering quality services at some of the lowest rates in the Tennessee Valley. In fact, our combined utility bill for all four services is the lowest in the State of Alabama among all municipalities.
Our employees are also active in volunteer service projects and love to "give back" to our community through efforts like the annual Dragon Boat Race, United Way, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and other great causes throughout the year.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The DU lobby will be closed to in-person payments effective Nov. 2 until further notice.
OUR MISSION:
To provide safe, reliable utility services at the lowest possible rate and meet the needs of our customers and employees.

Click here for the latest information on DU's COVID-19 safety precautions and non-contact options for payments and customer service!
No fees on credit card payments!
Use this safe, no-contact payment method at no additional cost!
OUR VISION:
To be the supplier of choice for customers across all rate classes.
DU Holiday Hours
Closed Monday, January 18th - MLK Jr. Day
Please use one of our alternate payment methods during this time.
Slow Drains?
Call DU at 256-552-1400 before you call a plumber! We will help locate your problem.