Manhattan water and sewer rates
At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a Manhattan house pays about $59 a month for water and about $57 for sewer and other utility-bill charges: about $1,390 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to Manhattan houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Village of Manhattan
As of May 1, 2026: Water $8.71 per 1,000 gallons.
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $0.00 a month |
| 0 to more | $8.71 |
- Source
- The Village lists Well 6 and Well 8 as ground water sources.
- Hardness
- The village lists water hardness as 20-22 grains.
- PFAS
- PFOS or PFAS contaminants were reported at less than the MRL (minimum reporting level) in June 2025 testing.
Sewer
As of May 1, 2026: Sewer $6.25 per 1,000 gallons.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Capital improvement charge: $15.30 a month
Sources
- www.villageofmanhattan.org/residents/water_sewer/utility_rat
- www.villageofmanhattan.org/residents/water_sewer/utility_bil
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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