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, 2026, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increase by 7.5%.
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, 2025, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer is increasing by 9.4%.
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) […]
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%.
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).
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%.
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%.