Water Rates in Detroit, MI
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department serves Detroit with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$20.38/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $6.80 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Detroit calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer per kGal of metered water (GLWA wholesale + DWSD retail)
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$13.58/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$13.88
Sewer Base$14.38
Flat Rate Utility
Detroit 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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