Decatur Utilities to suspend nonpayment disconnections for 2 months (Source: WAFF Staff) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | January 8, 2021 at 11:19 AM CST - Updated January 8 at 11:19 AM DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur Utilities will suspend disconnections due to nonpayment for two months beginning Monday. From January 11 until March 15, DU customers will not be disconnected from utility services in an effort to assist during the pandemic. General Manager Ray Hardin said the move is being made due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in the Decatur area. “Many of our customers are still being affected financially by the pandemic,” Hardin said. “We feel it is important that DU take this action in hopes of helping them work through this difficult time.”