Water Rates in St. Louis, MO
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District serves St. Louis with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$12.87/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate (MO American Water) | First | $4.61 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
St. Louis calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
MSD metered volume charge per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$8.26/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$12.50
Sewer Base$30.14
Flat Rate Utility
St. Louis 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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