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Chicago water and sewer rates

At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a Chicago house pays about $42 a month for water and about $42 for sewer: about $1,010 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.

Who supplies water to Chicago houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.

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City of Chicago

Water rate per 1,000 cubic feet effective 6/1/2026

Use a monthPrice per unit (CCF, 748 gallons)
Fixed charge$0.00 a month
0 to more$4.66

Sewer

Sewer charge is 100 percent of the water charge

Sources

  1. Chicago water and sewer rates
  2. Chicago water-sewer tax FAQ

Checked October 30, 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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