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Water Utility Rate Changes

15 water utilities are in the pilot. Residential and commercial rows are separate when the source splits them.

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EffectiveUtilityServiceClassStatusChangeSource
Oct 1, 2026 DC Water Water Residential Approved Approved 5.9%. Requested 7.5%. $147.16 to $155.88 Source
Sep 1, 2026 Philadelphia Water Department Water Residential Approved Approved 7.5%. $89.42 to $96.16 Source
Jul 1, 2026 New York City Water Board Water All customers Approved Approved 6.0% Source
Jun 1, 2026 Chicago water and sewer Water All customers Approved Approved 1.85%. Stated amount $37.18 per 1,000 cubic feet Source
Apr 1, 2026 Houston Public Works Water All customers Approved Approved 7.87% Source
Jan 1, 2026 San Diego Public Utilities Water All customers Approved Approved 14.7% Source
Date not stated Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Water All customers Approved Approved 0% (no change) Source

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Frequently asked questions

Does this page estimate a water percent?

No. Each percent is the figure the linked source states. Rows without a percent did not state one.