Elk River water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Elk River houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Elk River Municipal Utilities
ERMU 2026 residential water rates, per 1000 gallons
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $10.69 a month |
| 0 to 9 thousand gallons | $2.12 |
| 9 to 15 thousand gallons | $3.79 |
| 15 to more | $4.37 |
Sewer
ERMU's 2026 sewer rate is $6.24 per unit (1 unit is 1000 gallons) of average monthly winter usage (December - April billing cycles), with a minimum sewer charge of $14.35 a month.
Other charges on the utility bill
- City franchise fee (street maintenance and street lighting): $10.00 a month
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.