Water Rates in New Orleans, LA
The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans serves New Orleans with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$11.23/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
percentage of_water Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $4.31 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
New Orleans calculates sewer charges using the percentage of water method.
Sewer at 100% of metered water usage
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$6.92/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$8.05
Sewer Base$12.43
Flat Rate Utility
New Orleans uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
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