Water Rates in Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte Water serves Charlotte with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$14.08/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial uniform rate | First All volume | $4.88 |
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Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Charlotte calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Commercial sewer uniform rate per CCF
Sewer Rates
At $14.08/kGal, How Much Could You Save in Charlotte?
Smart Valve technology reduces metered water volume 15-25%. At Charlotte's current rates, that's $10,136/yr in potential savings for a 300 kGal/month facility.
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Flat Rate Utility
Charlotte 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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