what is utility bill

A utility bill is a monthly statement of the amount a household owes for essential services or utilities that generally keep a home operable and comfortable. Examples of utilities include electricity, water, gas, sewage, trash, and recycling. Depending on the service, provider, location, and usage, the cost of utilities varies widely. A utility bill typically includes the customer's name, address, account number, amount owed, due date, and guidance on how to pay. It also provides information about the usage of the service, such as the amount of water or electricity used during the billing period and may show how that amount has changed over the last several months