Bristol water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Bristol houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
BVU Authority
BVU water rates: customer charge for residential (single-family) and a rate per 1,000 gallons; customers outside the city limits of Bristol, Virginia, are subject to a 50% surcharge on Water Rates.
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $24.68 a month |
| 0 to 500 thousand gallons | $5.10 |
| 500 to more | $3.97 |
Sewer
BVU wastewater rates list a monthly customer charge and a rate for all volumes per 1,000 gal; customers outside the city limits of Bristol, Virginia, pay a 50% surcharge.
Sources
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.