April Public Input Hearings Set for Requested Rate Increase
For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025
Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327
Public Input Hearings Announced for Requested Philadelphia Water Dept. Rate Increase
The Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board will hold four hearings in April. The public can learn about the proposed two-year increase and provide comment.
PHILADELPHIA—The independent Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board (Rate Board) announced four upcoming public input hearings to address a general rate increase requested by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD).
PWD first requested increased water, sewer, and stormwater rates and charges in February and filed formal notice with the Rate Board on March 31, 2025. The Department also filed formal notice of its annual Tiered Assistance Program Reconciliation (TAP-R) proceeding on March 31.
Based on the PWD rate filing, beginning September 1, 2025, the monthly bill for the typical residential customer would increase by 11.7 percent. Beginning September 1, 2026, a typical customer would experience an additional 5.9 percent increase.
| Date increase effective | Requested monthly increase | Additional monthly charges | Typical monthly bill |
| September 1, 2025 | 11.7% | $9.54 | $91.31 |
| September 1, 2026 | 5.9% | $5.37 | $96.68 |
Details about the requested rates are posted on the Rate Board website.
Prior to implementing any new rates, the Rate Board will review the Department’s request and hold public input hearings and technical hearings to determine whether the proposed new rates are justified and reasonable. A final decision by the Rate Board is expected in July 2025.
Public Input Hearing Schedule:
- April 22, 1:00–3:00 p.m. (In Person)
- Where: Philadelphia Gas Commission, 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor
- April 22, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
- April 23, 1:00–3:00 p.m. (Virtual)
- April 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (In Person)
- Where: Zion Baptist Church, Broad and Venango Streets
Details are available on the Rate Board hearings calendar at phila.gov/waterrateboard.
Those interested in email or SMS alerts about upcoming PWD events and public input hearings can sign up at water.phila.gov/events-signup.
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