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
$13.22/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial uniform rate | First | $4.59 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Charlotte calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Commercial sewer uniform rate per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$8.64/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$6.76
Sewer Base$8.89
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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