Water Rates in Seattle, WA
The Seattle Public Utilities serves Seattle with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$35.07/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate (Off-Peak) | First | $8.10 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Seattle calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Flat sewer rate per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$26.98/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$0.00
Sewer Base$0.00
Flat Rate Utility
Seattle 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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