New York City Water & Sewer Rate Schedule (2026)
Published tariff components billed by NYC Environmental Protection (DEP Water).
Fixed Base Fee
$14.50/mo
Meter connection charge
Volumetric Energy/Usage Rate
Tier 1: $4.45 | Tier 2: $4.45
Billed per 1,000 Gallons consumed
In New York City, residential utility billing follows standard municipal tariff designs approved by state utility commissions and city ordinances. The total charge consists of the non-bypassable customer service meter charge plus progressive consumption charges.
For a typical 3-bedroom single family home in New York County (Manhattan), monthly consumption varies between seasonal peaks (e.g. summer cooling or winter furnace demand).
📞 Official Customer Service & Service Start
NYC Environmental Protection (DEP Water)
Primary service utility for New York City, NY
(718) 595-7000
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