Water Rates in Albuquerque, NM
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority serves Albuquerque with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$11.80/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
winter average Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I (up to 100% allocation) | First | $6.74 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Albuquerque calculates sewer charges using the winter average method.
Sewer based on winter quarterly average (Dec–Feb)
Sewer Rates
At $11.80/kGal, How Much Could You Save in Albuquerque?
Smart Valve technology reduces metered water volume 15-25%. At Albuquerque's current rates, that's $8,496/yr in potential savings for a 300 kGal/month facility.
Calculate Your Albuquerque Savings →Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Flat Rate Utility
Albuquerque 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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