Water Rates in Boston, MA
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission serves Boston with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$22.03/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $7.43 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Boston calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Flat sewer rate on all metered usage
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$14.60/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$5.48
Sewer Base$5.48
Flat Rate Utility
Boston 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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