Water Rates in Nashville, TN
The Nashville Metro Water Services serves Nashville with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$13.81/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $4.43 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Nashville calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Flat sewer rate per CCF (+ 10% Infrastructure Replacement fee)
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$9.38/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$5.07
Sewer Base$5.07
Local Surcharges
Infrastructure Replacement Fee10%
Flat Rate Utility
Nashville 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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