Portsmouth water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Portsmouth houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Portsmouth Public Utilities
Rates effective July 1, 2026, per 100 cubic feet (1 CCF); $10 monthly meter charge for most residential houses (5/8" meter)
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $10.00 a month |
| 0 to more | $6.00 |
Sewer
Portsmouth sewage is $4.71 per CCF from July 1, 2026. The city says the Hampton Roads Sanitation District bill is also changing on that date.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Water utility tax, assuming 5,000 gallons a month (the regional comparison figure): $10.02 a month
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.