Approved Water All customers
Jun 1, 2026
Approved 1.85%. Stated amount $37.18 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Metered water rate per 1,000 cubic feet, all metered customers. The 2025 step was stated as 4.00%. The sewer charge equals the water charge.
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Chicago water and sewer Rate Increase 2026: 1.85%, Effective Jun 1, 2026
The City of Chicago publishes water and sewer rates on one page that lists each change. The sewer charge is set equal to the water charge.
Illinois · Chicago City Council · Official site
Proposed and approved
Read oldest first. A proposed or settled row is not an approved rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What percent did Chicago water and sewer get approved?
1.85%. Metered water rate per 1,000 cubic feet, all metered customers. The 2025 step was stated as 4.00%. The sewer charge equals the water charge.
Where does the Chicago water and sewer figure come from?
Each number is copied from the linked source. PriceLetter does not calculate a percent from a dollar change.