Covington water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Covington houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Northern Kentucky Water District
Northern Kentucky Water District's normal billing cycle is quarterly (except for subdistrict accounts): a quarterly service charge by meter size plus a charge per cubic foot of water
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $15.07 a month |
| 0 to 15 units | $5.52 |
| 15 to 1650 units | $5.13 |
| 1650 to more | $3.83 |
- Source
- NKWD's Fort Thomas and Memorial Parkway treatment plants draw water from the Ohio River; the Taylor Mill plant's source is the Licking River.
- Lead
- In 2024 tap testing (the most recent required), 0 of 51 sites were above the 15 ppb lead action level; 90% of taps tested were below 2 ppb.
Sewer
SD1 residential sewer from July 1, 2026: a $40.00 monthly base rate that includes the first 2 HCF, a $5.00 monthly environmental surcharge, and $4.00 per HCF above 2 HCF a month. The usage is based on a winter usage factor measured over a 90-day period between November and April.
Other charges on the utility bill
- City of Covington storm water and flood management fee (single-family home): $4.54 a month
Ways to pay less
- Low income: SD1 Customer Assistance Program. SD1 customers at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines (200% for customers 65 or older) with a usage factor of 2 or 3 on a recent SD1 bill can get a 20% discount on residential sanitary sewer bills. How: Contact the Brighton Center at 859-491-8303, ext. 2378.
Pay or manage it
Checked October 22, 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.