Gallatin water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Gallatin houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Gallatin Public Utilities
Gallatin Public Utilities residential rates inside city limits, effective July 1, 2026: a meter charge plus a charge per 100 cubic feet
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $11.92 a month |
| 0 to more | $3.40 |
- Source
- Water is pumped from an intake on the Cumberland River - Old Hickory Lake to the Water Treatment Plant.
- Lead
- In the most recent round of lead and copper testing, 0 out of 30 households sampled exceeded the Action Level.
- PFAS
- PFOS averaged 2.6 ppt (range ND - 2.6) and PFBS 1.2 ppt in 2024 quarterly monitoring.
Sewer
Inside city limits from July 1, 2026: a $13.46 customer charge plus $3.35 per 100 cubic feet, calculated from metered water usage.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Stormwater (most single-family homes; impervious area 2,115 to 6,560 sq. ft.): $5.00 a month
Ways to pay less
- Lower your stormwater fee with on-site runoff controls. The City's stormwater fee credit manual lets customers reduce their monthly fee by installing best management practices that reduce runoff to the City's stormwater system. How: Apply for a credit under the City's Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Manual, posted on the City's website.
Sources
- Gallatin water and sewer rates ordinance O2512-66 (January 6, 2026 council packet)
- Gallatin stormwater fee questions and answers
- Gallatin stormwater ordinance (July 2018)
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.