Water Rates in Las Vegas, NV
The Las Vegas Valley Water District serves Las Vegas with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$10.69/kGal
Rate Structure
4 Tiers
winter average Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | First 5 | $5.63 |
| Tier II | Over 5 to 15 | $6.98 |
| Tier III | Over 15 to 40 | $9.20 |
| Tier IV | Over 40 to | $14.40 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Las Vegas calculates sewer charges using the winter average method.
Sewer based on Winter Quarterly Average (Dec–Feb)
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$5.06/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$14.94
Sewer Base$5.51
Local Surcharges
SNWA Commodity Charge$0.48
Interactive Tool
Calculate Your Tier Penalty
Find out exactly how much extra Las Vegas is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.
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