DeBary water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to DeBary houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Volusia County Utilities (VC/Southwest Interconnect)
Volusia County Utilities West Volusia residential rates (unsoftened), effective January 1, 2026, which include DeBary: an availability charge by meter size plus tiered charges per 1,000 gallons; accounts are billed each month
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $18.86 a month |
| 0 to 5 thousand gallons | $2.82 |
| 5 to 10 thousand gallons | $3.55 |
| 10 to 15 thousand gallons | $4.26 |
| 15 to 20 thousand gallons | $4.95 |
| 20 to more | $16.17 |
- Source
- Seven wells pump groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer for the VC/Southwest Interconnect system; at the main plant, Glen Abbey, the water is aerated to remove hydrogen sulfide.
- Lead lines
- Volusia County Utilities' lead service line inventory found no lead service lines.
- By-products
- Total trihalomethanes in 2025: 57.1 ppb detected (range 46.4 to 72.5; MCL 80), no violation.
Sewer
Volusia County Utilities West Volusia sewer rates, effective January 1, 2026: a $29.02 sewer availability rate for a 3/4 inch meter plus $6.14 per 1,000 gallons, capped at 14,000 gallons. The City of DeBary's Septic-to-Sewer page says approximately 2,400 homes in DeBary were identified by FDEP, and FDEP's Primary Focus Area includes all properties south of Highbanks Road; residents there on less than 1 acre of land must replace a conventional septic tank on system failure with an Advanced Treatment Septic System or join a central sewer system should it be available within the next 5 to 20 years.
Ways to pay less
- Leak or pool fill: ask for a water bill adjustment. Volusia County Utilities customers can request an adjustment on their water bill, for example for a leak or an initial pool fill. For a leak, attach invoices or receipts for the completed repair. Only one adjustment is granted per 12-month period. How: Submit the Utilities Adjustment Request Application with your payment and supporting documents.
- Up to $100 credit for a water-saving washer, $50 for a dishwasher. Volusia County Utilities water customers who replace a washer get a $50 credit (water factor 4.1 to 7.5) or $100 (4.0 or less); a dishwasher that uses 4.5 gallons or less per cycle gets a $50 credit. The appliance must replace an old one and be bought within the last 90 days. How: Return the rebate application with the receipt to Volusia County Utilities, 123 W Indiana Ave. Room 402, DeLand, or email it to volusiautilities@volusia.gov.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of DeBary: July 15, 2026 council minutes (solid waste and stormwater assessments adopted)
- City of DeBary: water and utilities
- Volusia County Utilities: VC/Southwest Interconnect 2025 water quality report
- City of DeBary: septic to sewer
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.