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Water Rates in Indianapolis, IN

The Citizens Water (Citizens Energy Group) serves Indianapolis with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.

Effective Blended Rate

$9.88/kGal

Rate Structure

1 Tiers

flat volumetric Sewer

Last Verified

Mar 2026

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Volumetric Water Tiers

TierUsage Range (kGal)Rate / kGal
Flat RateFirst $5.12

Sewer & Infrastructure Logic

Indianapolis calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.

Treatment + industrial surveillance per kGal

Sewer Rates

0 - null kGal$4.76/kGal

Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)

Water Base$12.46
Sewer Base$40.78

Flat Rate Utility

Indianapolis 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

Live data from EPA ECHO Database

Check your local water utility for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations and contaminant alerts.