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West Chicago water and sewer rates

At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a West Chicago house pays about $71 a month for water and about $74 for sewer: about $1,740 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.

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

Pay or manage it

City of West Chicago

Water is $9.90 per 1,000 gallons over the first 2,491 gallons, effective January 1, 2026.

Use a monthPrice per unit (CCF, 748 gallons)
Fixed charge$4.67 a month
0 to more$7.41
Source of the water
The City of West Chicago uses groundwater provided by nine wells.
Lead
The 2025 report lists lead at 1.61 ppb (90th percentile) with no violation.

Sewer

Sewer is $11 per 1,000 gallons for all usage, effective January 1, 2026.

Sources

  1. West Chicago utilities (water, sewer, garbage)
  2. West Chicago 2025 water quality report

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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