Water Rates in Boise, ID
The City of Boise Public Works serves Boise with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$13.37/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $2.93 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Boise calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer by waste strength (office/low = $4.59, restaurant = $11.25)
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$10.44/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$8.50
Sewer Base$11.25
Flat Rate Utility
Boise uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
Water Quality Alert
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