Buffalo water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Buffalo houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Buffalo Municipal Utilities
City of Buffalo 2026 residential water rates, billed monthly: a $19.85 flat facilities charge, then $6.10 per 1,000 gallons for the first 4,000 gallons, $9.00 for 4,000-11,999 and $12.00 above 12,000
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $19.85 a month |
| 0 to 4 thousand gallons | $6.10 |
| 4 to 12 thousand gallons | $9.00 |
| 12 to more | $12.00 |
- Source
- Five wells supplied from the Quaternary Glacial Drift Aquifer
- Customers
- The City's water page says it serves 5717 residential and 423 commercial customers
Sewer
City of Buffalo 2026 sewer rate, billed monthly: a standard flat facilities charge of $11.00 and a rate listed as a minimum of $30.00. $30.00 is the listed minimum, not a confirmed typical bill
Other charges on the utility bill
- Storm sewer: $5.00 a month
Ways to pay less
- Irrigation tune-up: $50 utility bill rebate. City of Buffalo utility customers can qualify for a $50.00 utility bill rebate on existing irrigation systems for a tune-up from an irrigation contractor. How: Rebate form is on the City's Water Rebates page.
Sources
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.