Independence water and sewer rates
At typical use (6 units, about 4,500 gallons a month), a Independence house pays about $29 a month for water and about $69 for sewer: about $1,170 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to Independence houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Independence
Rate A inside city limits, bills rendered monthly; rates effective October 1, 2016.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $14.81 a month |
| 0 to 2 units | $0.00 |
| 2 to more | $3.43 |
Sewer
Monthly base service charge, a flat regulatory fee each month, and a volume charge of $5.70 per centum cubic feet (ccf) of water consumed.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors: $1 a month off sewer. Seniors on Social Security or age 62+ with other retirement benefits get a dollar a month off the sewer bill. How: Contact Independence customer service with proof of qualification.
Sources
Checked October 31, 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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