Orlando Commercial Sewer Bills: Capacity Charge, Commodity Charge, and Leak-Credit Checks
Orlando commercial sewer fees use a capacity charge based on water usage divided by 7,000 gallons plus a commodity charge per 1,000 gallons. Commercial customers should separate city sewer exposure from OUC water charges.
Quick Answer
Orlando commercial sewer bills are not a flat line item. Inside-city commercial accounts use a capacity charge based on water usage divided by 7,000 gallons, rounded to the nearest 0.10 and multiplied by $25.60, plus a $6.18 per 1,000-gallon commodity charge.
$25.60
Inside Base
Per 7,000-gal capacity unit
$6.18
Inside Usage
Per 1,000 gallons
$32.00
Outside Base
Per 7,000-gal capacity unit
$7.73
Outside Usage
Per 1,000 gallons
What changed in Orlando
Source-reported facts: Orlando explains that commercial sewer fees combine a base capacity charge and a commodity charge. For commercial accounts, the base fee is derived from total water consumption shown on the OUC bill.
Inside-city commercial sewer uses a $25.60 capacity charge per 7,000 gallons and a $6.18 per 1,000-gallon usage charge. Outside-city commercial sewer uses a $32 capacity charge and $7.73 per 1,000 gallons.
Who may be affected
Restaurants, hotels, offices, healthcare facilities, laundries, car washes, industrial users, master-metered multifamily living units, and other commercial users should confirm whether the account is inside or outside city limits.
Orlando says the commercial method applies to commercial, industrial, and master-metered multifamily living units, so owners should not apply the flat multifamily residential table without checking classification.
Why the capacity charge changes the savings model
Orlando does not simply multiply water usage by one sewer commodity rate. The commercial base charge itself changes with water use because the capacity charge is calculated from usage divided by 7,000 gallons.
That creates a different bill-review process: a commercial property should model both the capacity charge and the per-1,000-gallon commodity charge before estimating savings.
What a 20 percent usage reduction could mean
Directional estimate: assume an inside-city Orlando commercial account uses 70,000 gallons in a month. The current sewer model would be about $256.00 in capacity charge plus $432.60 in usage charge, or $688.60 total.
A 20 percent reduction to 56,000 gallons would model to about $204.80 in capacity charge plus $346.08 in usage charge, or $550.88 total. The directional sewer exposure difference is about $137.72 monthly before account-specific rules and feasibility checks.
What to check first on your bill
Confirm inside-city or outside-city status, current monthly OUC water usage, whether the account is commercial, industrial, or master-metered multifamily, capacity charge math, commodity charge math, and any leak-credit eligibility.
If the bill spike came from a leak, Orlando says commercial customers can request a sewer charge adjustment when verified, so repairs and documentation matter before savings estimates.
Where Smart Valve fits
Smart Valve may be relevant when an Orlando commercial property has controllable water volume that drives sewer capacity and commodity charges. It cannot replace leak documentation or guarantee a sewer credit.
A qualification review should pair OUC water usage with Orlando sewer bill lines so the property team can separate water cost, sewer cost, and any credit or adjustment pathway.
What to Do Next
Calculate capacity charge and commodity charge separately.
Confirm inside-city or outside-city sewer status.
Document leaks quickly before assuming a sewer credit applies.
FAQ
How does Orlando calculate commercial sewer fees?
Orlando says commercial sewer fees combine a capacity charge based on water usage divided by 7,000 gallons and a commodity charge per 1,000 gallons.
What is Orlando inside-city commercial sewer commodity charge?
Orlando lists the inside-city commercial sewer usage fee at $6.18 per 1,000 gallons of water usage on the current bill.
Can Orlando commercial customers request a sewer credit after a leak?
Yes. Orlando says both residential and commercial customers can request a sewer charge adjustment for verified leaks.
Sources
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