Berkeley water and sewer rates
At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a Berkeley house pays about $84 a month for water and about $20 for sewer and other utility-bill charges: about $1,240 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to Berkeley houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Pay or manage it
Village of Berkeley
Village rates as of July 1, 2025: $13.25 monthly fixed fee and $10.48 per 1,000 gallons for 0-20,000 gallons a month; $13.65 fixed and $10.80 per 1,000 gallons for 20,001-1,000,000 gallons.
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $13.25 a month |
| 0 to 20 thousand gallons | $10.48 |
| 20 to more | $10.80 |
- Source
- The City of Chicago utilizes Lake Michigan as its source water via two water treatment plants.
- Lead
- The 2026 report (2025 data) lists a lead 90th percentile of 8.4 ppb, with 2 sites above the action level of 15 and no violation.
Sewer
Village sewer rates as of July 1, 2025: $7.75 monthly fixed fee and $1.45 per 1,000 gallons for 0-20,000 gallons a month.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Motor vehicle tax (homes with a vehicle): $2.00 a month
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Village utility bills | The late fee for water, sewer and refuse is 10% compounded monthly. |
Checked October 31, 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.
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