Grand Rapids water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Grand Rapids houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Grand Rapids Water System
City of Grand Rapids water rates effective January 1, 2026: a monthly service charge by meter size plus $2.74 per HCF
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $14.74 a month |
| 0 to more | $2.74 |
- Lead
- Each year the City collects water samples from about 50 homes, focusing on properties with lead service lines, to measure lead and copper at the tap
Sewer
City sewer: a monthly service charge for a 3/4-inch or smaller meter plus $4.29 per HCF, effective January 1, 2026
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Grand Rapids: 2025 final water/sewer rate study (rates effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Citizens guide to the 2025 final water and sewer rate study
- City of Grand Rapids: Water quality
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.