The Philadelphia Water Department provides water, sewer and stormwater service. Rate changes are set by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board and posted by the department.
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board · Official site
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Approved Water Residential
Sep 1, 2026
Approved 7.5%. $89.42 to $96.16.
Typical residential bill at 430 cubic feet per month with a 5/8 inch meter, covering water, sewer and stormwater. Stormwater on this step is stated as $21.04 to $23.05. The prior step was 9.4% on Sep 1, 2025. The filing initially requested 11.7% and 5.9%. Determination: https://www.phila.gov/media/20250723172348/7.23.25-General-Rate-Determination.pdf
Source · Decision Jul 23, 2025
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7.5%. Typical residential bill at 430 cubic feet per month with a 5/8 inch meter, covering water, sewer and stormwater. Stormwater on this step is stated as $21.04 to $23.05. The prior step was 9.4% on Sep 1, 2025. The filing initially requested 11.7% and 5.9%. Determination: https://www.phila.gov/media/20250723172348/7.23.25-General-Rate-Determination.pdf
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