Jan 8, 2016 - compare to other cities? Separate water, sewer ... schedules available online as of 8/1/15 and assumes 6 C
How do rates in Philadelphia compare to other cities? Philadelphia Water’s rates are competitive regionally. 80
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Separate water, sewer, and stormwater charges: Unlike many neighboring communities where sewer and stormwater fees are separate from water bills, or assessed through an annual charge, Philadelphia 150 property owners receive a single bill that combines all water services in one convenient place.
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Rates data available as of 12/14/15, except: Philadelphia, proposed 7/1/16 rate was used. Based on a 5/8 inch meter and 600 cubic feet or 4,488 gallons. Stormwater charges are excluded from sewer calculations because many jurisdictions fund such services.
REGIONAL MONTHLY SEWER RATES
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This combined billing sometimes leads to the impression that our water rates are high. As shown in the graphs above, our water rates are competitive with those charged by many neighboring, investor-owned utilities.
How will Philadelphia compare nationally?
Below is a comparison of combined water, sewer, and stormwater monthly 90 charges in cities across the nation. Rates shown are either current, or proposed for 2016, according to available data.
Source: Rates based on published water, sewer, and stormwater rate schedules available online as of 8/1/15 and assumes 6 CCF or 4,488 gallons of billed water and sewer discharges.
1. Effective June 2016, Chicago will raise rates whenever the Consumer Price Index raises. | 2. Proposed rate for 7/1/16 was used. | 3. Rate increases were approved for 2016
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4. Philadelphia Water’s typical residential customer average monthly bill totals have been rounded to the nearest ten cents.
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