Water Rates in Chicago, IL
The Chicago Department of Water Management serves Chicago with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$9.76/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
percentage of_water Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $4.88 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Chicago calculates sewer charges using the percentage of water method.
Sewer is 100% of the water charge
Sewer Multiplier100%
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$5.82
Sewer Base$0.00
Flat Rate Utility
Chicago 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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