Water and Sewer Rate Information

The Atlanta City Council approved water and sewer rate increases for 2006 and 2007 that took effect on January 1, 2006 and July 1, 2006. Because of voter support for the one-cent Municipal Option Sales Tax, the rate increase are lower than those passed in 2004 under a five-year rate plan. The rate increase ensures the continued success of Clean Water Atlanta initiative by providing adequate funding to allow the City to meet its legal and environmental clean water obligations. The success of Clean Water Atlanta lays the foundation for the economic rejuvenation of our City and protects our water resouces for future generations.

The rate structure has several features:

1. The 3-ccf minimum-use charge was eliminated
2. The single-meter, multi-family dwelling penalty removed
3. The rates include a $3.63 base fee for water service and a $3.63 base fee for sewer service

The discount for qualifying low-income senior citizens and .15 Homeland Security surcharge remain in effect.

1. Letter to customers
2. Understanding your water and sewer rates
3. Schedule of Adopted Water and Wastewater Rates
4. Bill Impact
5. Adopted Rates: January 2003 - January 2006, FY 2006-07
6. Approved Water and Sewer Rates (FY-2007-08 rates in effect beginning July 1, 2007)

If you need the assistance of a customer service representative to understand your bill or any of these changes, please call 404-658-6500.