Water Rates in Milwaukee, WI
The Milwaukee Water Works serves Milwaukee with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$11.23/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate (Lake Michigan source) | First | $3.98 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Milwaukee calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
City sewer + MMSD treatment per CCF
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$7.25/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$7.98
Sewer Base$11.66
Flat Rate Utility
Milwaukee 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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