Water Rates in Tampa, FL
The City of Tampa Water Department serves Tampa with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$10.97/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $3.82 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Tampa calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer based on metered water
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$7.15/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$8.68
Sewer Base$8.68
Flat Rate Utility
Tampa 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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