Asheville water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Asheville houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Asheville Water Resources Department
Residential rates for bills issued on or after September 01, 2026
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $7.71 a month |
| 0 to more | $6.02 |
- Source
- The North Fork and Bee Tree reservoirs supply the North Fork and William Debruhl Water Treatment Facilities.
- Lead
- City of Asheville Water customers can pick up free lead test kits at Asheville City Hall.
Sewer
Metropolitan Sewerage District charges, billed with city water on one bill: $6.21 per CCF inside, a $9.58 base meter/maintenance charge for a 5/8" meter and a $3.09 billing fee per bill.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Stormwater (Tier 2: 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft of impervious surface): $7.76 a month
Ways to pay less
- Leak adjustment on a high water bill. If a private leak is confirmed and repaired within 30 days of the first high bill, the City may adjust the bill. A maximum of two leak adjustments are permitted within any 24-month period. How: Request the adjustment in writing within 45 days of the repair, with proof of the repair, using the city's adjustment form. Questions: 828-251-1122.
- Enbridge Gas rebates for efficient gas equipment. Enbridge Gas North Carolina gives a bill credit of up to $400 for qualifying natural gas equipment: $400 for a 0.97+ AFUE furnace, $300 for a 0.95+ UEF tankless water heater. How: Submit the rebate form within 90 days of installation with an itemized receipt.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Each water bill | Late water bill payments incur a delinquent fee of $15; the second delinquent fee is $50. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Asheville: Water quality
- City of Asheville: Water fees and charges
- City of Asheville: Stormwater fees FY2027
- City of Asheville: Sewer services (MSD, one bill)
- City of Asheville: Higher than expected bills (leak adjustments)
Checked October 21, 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.