Water Rates in Memphis, TN
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water serves Memphis with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$7.22/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate (Artesian wells — very low) | First | $2.46 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Memphis calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer billed by City of Memphis, rate per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$4.76/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$4.28
Sewer Base$2.85
Flat Rate Utility
Memphis uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
Water Quality Alert
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