The rates PWD charges our customers are determined through a transparent process of public hearings by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board.
Effective September 1, 2024
2025 Rate Proceedings
General Rate Proceeding
On February 18, 2025, the Philadelphia Water Department filed Advance Notice of the Department’s proposed changes to its general rates and charges, proposed to become effective September 1, 2025, and September 1, 2026. The Rate Board expects to issue a rate determination in this 2025 General Rate Proceeding by mid-July 2025.
TAP-R Proceeding
On February 18, 2025, the Philadelphia Water Department filed Advance Notice of the Department’s proposed changes to its Tiered Assistance Program Rate Rider Surcharge rates (TAP-R), proposed to become effective September 1, 2025. The Rate Board expects to issue a rate determination in this 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding by mid-July 2025.
2024 Rate Proceeding
On February 28, 2024, the Philadelphia Water Department filed Advance Notice of the Department’s proposed changes to its Tiered Assistance Program Rate Rider Surcharge rates (TAP-R), proposed to become effective September 1, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the Department filed Formal Notice of these proposed changes. The Rate Board issued its Rate Determination on June 26, 2024.