Customer Type Current Typical Monthly Bill Proposed Monthly Bill (Sept 1, 2022)
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Residential (5/8″ meter, 500 cubic feet) $66.73 $78.45
Senior Citizen with Discount (5/8″ meter, 300 cubic feet) $38.43 $45.13
Non-Residential (5/8″ meter, 600 cubic feet) $112.13 $127.03
How much is the average water bill in Pennsylvania?
Effective , the monthly water bill for the average residential customer using 3,458 gallons per month will increase from the current charge of $57.85 to $61.92, and the average monthly residential wastewater bill will increase from $60.42 to $67.94.
Why is my water bill so high Philadelphia?
“Water and sewer rates are rising within our region and across the nation as utilities are faced with maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure,” Philadelphia Water Commissioner Randy E. Hayman said in a statement on Monday.31 Aug 2021
How often do you get a water bill in Philadelphia?
When you buy a home, most title companies will send the first page of the deed to Philadelphia's Water Revenue Bureau (WRB). The existing water account at the property is then switched into your name. You become an active water customer, and start receiving regular, monthly bills. This usually happens within a month.15 Oct 2018
How often do you get a water meter bill?
If you have a water meter, we send you a bill every six months for the water you have used. The date you receive your bill will depend on when we read your meter. If your meter has just been fitted, your first 'metered' bill could arrive any time up to six months after the meter has been fitted.
How often do you get a water bill in PA?
Water customers are billed either on a monthly or quarterly (every 3 months) basis. Water charges are based on a combination of a monthly/quarterly Customer Charge and the Consumption Charge.
How much is the average water bill?
How much does the average water bill cost? The average American water bill is $70.93 per month. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the average American family uses 300 gallons of water per day.
How do I find my Philadelphia water access code?
Find your Access Code at the top right of your water bill, or email wrbhelpdesk@phila.gov to request a copy.21 Oct 2019