Goodyear AZ 2026 Commercial Water and Sewer Rates: Why the Sewer Formula Matters
Goodyear 2026 non-residential rates took effect Feb. 1, with tiered water charges, CAP fees, and commercial sewer volume billed from 80% of water consumption.
Key Takeaway
Goodyear says 2026 water and wastewater rates first appeared on February bills, with customers seeing about 5.8% to 5.9% annual increases. For non-residential inside-city accounts, 2026 water tiers reach $12.61 per 1,000 gallons above 100,000 gallons, and commercial sewer volume is based on 80% of monthly water consumption.
Feb. 2026
First Bills
New rates appear
5.8-5.9%
Annual Increase
City estimate
$12.61/kGal
Top Water Tier
Inside city nonresidential
80%
Sewer Basis
Of water consumed
What changed
Goodyear published 2026 rates for non-residential water, sewer, irrigation, and reclaimed service. The city says the rate plan is based on a utility rate study and that water and wastewater services are funded through user fees.
For businesses, the key point is the bill structure. Non-residential water is tiered, a Central Arizona Project fee applies per 1,000 gallons, and commercial sewer volume is calculated from 80% of water consumed for the billing period.
Commercial impact model
WaterForge models a 300 kGal/month inside-city non-residential account with a 3-inch meter. Using the 2026 tiers, the water volume charge is about $3,349/month, the CAP fee is $510/month, and sewer volume at 80% of water use adds about $1,891/month before fixed charges.
If usage falls 20% from 300 kGal to 240 kGal, the directional reduction across water volume, CAP fee, and sewer volume is about $1,237/month before taxes and site-specific adjustments. Fixed meter charges do not fall with usage.
What operators should check first
Check which meter class and service area apply, then identify whether the account has separate irrigation or reclaimed service. Outside-city rates differ from inside-city rates.
Because commercial sewer is tied to 80% of monthly water consumption, Goodyear is a market where a metered-volume strategy can affect both water and sewer exposure. Smart Valve should be evaluated with leak review, irrigation controls, and process-water checks.
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Model Your Facility's Exposure
Use your current monthly bill or kGal usage to estimate how much metered-volume reduction could offset this local rate pressure.
FAQ
When did Goodyear 2026 utility rates take effect?
Goodyear says the new rates first appeared on customer utility bills in February 2026.
How does Goodyear calculate commercial sewer volume?
Goodyear says commercial sewer charges are calculated monthly from water consumption, with the commercial sewer volume charge based on 80% of water consumed for that billing period.
Sources
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