Water Rates in Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Water Works serves Cincinnati with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$11.07/kGal
Rate Structure
3 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| First 20 CCF | First 14.96 | $4.89 |
| Next 580 CCF | Over 14.96 to 448.8 | $4.10 |
| Over 600 CCF | Over 448.8 to | $3.68 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Cincinnati calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
MSD Hamilton County sewer commodity charge
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$6.18/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$10.72
Sewer Base$15.88
Interactive Tool
Calculate Your Tier Penalty
Find out exactly how much extra Cincinnati is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.
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