Philadelphia Water Bill Calculator

Estimate one standard residential monthly PWD water, sewer, and stormwater bill.

Rate period: Rates effective September 1, 2026. Source checked October 1, 2026. Independent estimate; not an official utility calculator.

Your bill details

For a standard residential account with both water and sewer. TAP assistance bills, senior discounts, sprinkler meters, and nonresidential stormwater billing are excluded.

Your estimated bill

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Estimated charge breakdown
Water including TAP-R—
Sewer including TAP-R—
Combined service charge—
Residential stormwater—
Other fees—

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Rates and calculation method

Water rates per 1,000 cubic feet: first 2 MCF $73.13; next 98 $68.72; next 1,900 $53.87; above 2,000 $52.40. Sewer is $49.53 per MCF. Water TAP-R is $5.41 and sewer TAP-R is $7.56 per MCF.

Residential stormwater is $23.05 per month. Combined service charges depend on meter size. At 430 cubic feet with a 5/8-inch meter, the estimated bill is $96.16.

Official rate source

Philadelphia Water Department September 2026 rates

Why might my actual bill differ?

This excludes assistance-program pricing, senior discounts, sprinkler-meter schedules, nonresidential stormwater, and account credits. Bills crossing a rate change need separate calculations. Your provider’s rounding and adjustments may differ.

Can I pay my bill here?

No. This is an independent estimating tool. Use your utility’s official website for payments and account questions.

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