Water Rates in Columbus, OH
The City of Columbus Division of Water serves Columbus with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$15.39/kGal
Rate Structure
2 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (First 5 CCF) | First 3.74 | $5.95 |
| Tier 2 (Over 5 CCF) | Over 3.74 to | $6.59 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Columbus calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Flat sewer commodity charge per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$8.84/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$12.45
Sewer Base$0.00
Interactive Tool
Calculate Your Tier Penalty
Find out exactly how much extra Columbus is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.
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