Water Rates in Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Water Department serves Philadelphia with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$18.52/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $5.86 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Philadelphia calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer charge on all metered consumption
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$6.80/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$11.84
Sewer Base$6.47
Local Surcharges
Stormwater Management Charge$14.03
Flat Rate Utility
Philadelphia 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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