Charleston Water & Sewer Rate Schedule (2026)
Published tariff components billed by West Virginia American Water.
Fixed Base Fee
$24.50/mo
Meter connection charge
Volumetric Energy/Usage Rate
Tier 1: $5.20 | Tier 2: $7.80
Billed per 1,000 Gallons consumed
In Charleston, 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 Kanawha County, monthly consumption varies between seasonal peaks (e.g. summer cooling or winter furnace demand).
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West Virginia American Water
Primary service utility for Charleston, WV
(800) 685-8660
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