New York City water and sewer rates
At typical use (7.8 units, about 5,800 gallons a month), a New York City house pays about $42 a month for water and about $66 for sewer: about $1,300 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to New York City houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Pay or manage it
NYC DEP (Water Board rates)
Water $5.35 per 100 cubic feet, with a minimum charge of $0.49 a day per meter (FY2027 Water Board rate schedule)
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $14.90 a month |
| 0 to 2.785 units | $0.00 |
| 2.785 to more | $5.35 |
Sewer
Wastewater is 159% of the water charges: $8.51 per 100 cubic feet, and 159% of the water minimum.
How New York City compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
- New York City$42
- Edgewater · 11 mi$63
- Ridgefield · 12 mi$63
- Fort Lee · 13 mi$63
- Palisades Park · 13 mi$63
- North Arlington · 13 mi$72
Water only, at each city's typical use; sewer is left out because some cities bill it on the tax bill.
Ways to pay less
- Leak forgiveness. 50% off the leak How: Customers who detect and repair an unusual-use leak can obtain a 50% reduction to the cost of the leak.
Sources
Checked October 28, 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.