Destin water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Destin houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Destin Water Users, Inc.
Destin Water Users charges residential customers a monthly base charge plus tiered usage charges per 1,000 gallons; rates effective January 1, 2026.
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $16.16 a month |
| 0 to 5 thousand gallons | $3.38 |
| 5 to 10 thousand gallons | $3.76 |
| 10 to 15 thousand gallons | $4.68 |
| 15 to 50 thousand gallons | $5.63 |
| 50 to more | $7.50 |
- Source
- Ground water from six coastal wells plus water bought from South Walton Utility Company; both draw from the Floridan Aquifer, and the only treatment is chlorine and/or sodium hypochlorite for disinfection.
- Violations
- The report lists secondary (non-health-based) violations for aluminum at one of six wells in 2023 and for odor in 2023 and 2024.
- Lead
- July 2023 tap sampling: 90th percentile 2.2 ppb, and 0 of 30 sites exceeded the 15 ppb action level.
Sewer
Destin Water Users charges residential sewer a base charge of $36.57 per unit plus $2.59 per 1,000 gallons.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Northwest Florida Water Management District FY 2026-27 adopted budget
- City of Destin: Water Service
- Destin Water Users: 2026 Rates and Fees
- Destin Water Users: Start Service
- Destin Water Users 2025 Water Quality Report
- EPA water system boundaries: Destin Water Users (FL1460202)
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.