South Charleston water and sewer rates
At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a South Charleston house pays about $161 a month for water and about $74 for sewer: about $2,820 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to South Charleston houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
West Virginia American Water
Minimum charge covers the first 1,500 gallons for a 3/4 inch meter; the DSIC surcharge (about $2 a month) appears as a separate bill line.
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $48.54 a month |
| 0 to 1.5 thousand gallons | $0.00 |
| 1.5 to 30 thousand gallons | $21.53 |
| 30 to 900 thousand gallons | $14.15 |
| 900 to more | $10.31 |
Sewer
South Charleston Sanitary Board: sewer charges are based upon the metered amount of water used by the customer.
How South Charleston compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
Water only, at each city's typical use; sewer is left out because some cities bill it on the tax bill.
Checked October 29, 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.