Rates & Charges – Philadelphia Water Department

April Public Input Hearings Set for Requested Rate Increase

April 2025 Announcements, Press Releases, Rates & Charges

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) […]

A section of new water main is lowered into a trench stabilized with wood plank walls holding up the sides. We’re looking down the length of the trench and into one end of the pipe, which has a raised ring on the end, with holes for bolting it onto the next section all the way around it. Two crane arms are visible in the top right corner, and behind them we see a bit of the Franklin Institute, One and Three Logan Square, and other buildings in the background. Trees with fall foliage line the left side, behind the construction fencing.

New rate information effective September 2024

September 2024 Announcements, Bill Features, Rates & Charges

Your water bill supports critical infrastructure. We do not profit from rate increases. We ask for the amount needed to cover the cost of services we must provide. On September 1st, 2024, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increased by 12.3%.

Attend the May 10 Public Input Hearing for Proposed Rate Increase

April 2024 Announcements, Events, Rates & Charges

The Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board will hold a public hearing in the 2024 Tiered Assistance Program Rate Rider (“TAP-R”) Proceeding on Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. The hearing is open to the public and will be conducted remotely via Zoom (internet or phone).

New rate information effective September 2023

August 2023 Announcements, Bill Features, Rates & Charges

Your water bill supports critical infrastructure. We do not profit from rate increases. We ask for the amount needed to cover the cost of services we must provide. On September 1st, 2023, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increased by 7.9%.

A PWD work crew wearing orange t-shirts, yellow safety vests, blue jeans, work boots, gloves, and white hardhats working on a sewer lining project in a closed-off Center City street at night.

New rate information effective September 2022

September 2022 Announcements, Bill Features, Rates & Charges

Your water bill supports critical infrastructure. We do not profit from rate increases. We ask for the amount needed to cover the cost of services we must provide. On September 1st, 2022, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increases by 6.5%.