Water Rates in Washington, DC
The DC Water and Sewer Authority serves Washington with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$22.19/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Non-residential flat | First | $7.73 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Washington calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Volumetric sewer charge per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$14.47/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$5.13
Sewer Base$5.13
Local Surcharges
Right-of-Way Fee1%
CRIAC (per ERU)$24.23
Flat Rate Utility
Washington uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
Water Quality Alert
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