Your Water AND WASTEWATER Rates


Our rates are based on the actual cost of providing water and wastewater service. The price that customers pay is driven largely by the company’s capital investments. Pennsylvania American Water continues to invest heavily in replacing aging infrastructure, complying with water quality and environmental regulations and meeting customers’ water and wastewater service needs. Not only are these investments critical to the public’s health and safety, but they also support the economic health of the communities we serve.

Our water and wastewater rates are set by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). As part of rate filings, we submit extensive financial and operational data documenting the cost of doing business. The PUC will scrutinize this information in an open and thorough process and will offer multiple opportunities for customer involvement, including providing written comments and attending public input hearings. The PUC might grant all, some, or none of our company's rate adjustment requests.

Pennsylvania American Water Receives Rate Order from Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

On November 8, 2023, Pennsylvania American Water filed a request with the PA PUC to adjust its water and wastewater rates reflecting $1 billion in water and wastewater system investments we will be making between 2024 and 2025 to continue providing safe and reliable service to the communities we serve. The request reinforced the company’s commitment to investing in its water and wastewater systems to replace aging infrastructure, provide reliable service, enhance water quality, comply with environmental regulations, and increase fire protection for customers.

The PUC reviewed our request, and on July 22, 2024, issued an order approving adjusted water and wastewater rates for Pennsylvania American Water customers. New rates became effective August 7, 2024, except for certain recently acquired systems where the rate increases will take effect at later dates (City of York and Foster Township). The full press release is available here.

New rates are based on assigned rate zones. Customers can find their rate zone on under the "Messages from Pennsylvania American Water" section of their bill.


Current Residential and Commercial Water Rates

Effective August 7, 2024. Applicable to Rate Zone 1 for Residential and Commercial Classes. Rates charged for water service may vary based on a customer’s meter size. Customers are billed based on a monthly meter reading. The rates below are applicable to the majority of our customers. For rates specific to your region, view the effective Water Tariff below or call Pennsylvania American Water's Customer Service Center. 

Service Charges (Per Month)

All metered customers are subject to a monthly service charge based on meter size.

Meter Size 

Residential

Commercial

5/8"

$18.80

$19.30

3/4" 

$18.80

$29.10


Consumption Charges (Per Month)

Rates per 100 gallons:

Gallons Per Month

 

Residential

 

Commercial

First 16,000/Month

 

$1.8772

 

$1.8033

All In Excess of 16,000/Month

 

$1.8772

 

$1.3523


Current Residential and Commercial Wastewater Rates

Effective August 7, 2024. Applicable to Rate Zone 1 for Residential and Commercial Classes. Customers are billed based on water usage or sewage flows. All metered customers are subject to a monthly service per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). The rates below are applicable to the majority of our customers. For rates specific to your region, view the effective Wastewater Tariff below or call Pennsylvania American Water's Customer Service Center. 

Metered Wastewater Charges

 

 

Residential

 

Commercial

Monthly Service Charge

 

$15.00

 

$36.70

Usage Charge per 100 Gallons

 

$2.9539

 

$2.1986

 

Unmetered Wastewater Charges (Flat rate fee for customers not metered for water consumption):

 

 

Residential

 

Commercial

Flat Rate Per Month, per EDU

 

$110.00

 

$150.00

 

Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs):

Company Tariffs

A full explanation of the rates for each of Pennsylvania American Water’s service areas is shown in the below rate schedules found in the company's tariffs. 

 

Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC)

Pennsylvania American Water is committed to providing high-quality, reliable water and wastewater service to its customers. This requires continually investing in our systems. One of the approved methods that allow a utility to accelerate improvements to its water and wastewater infrastructure (pipes, valves, meters, hydrants, laterals and manholes) is through a water and wastewater DSIC, which are approved by the PA Public Utility Commission. As a result, a small charge is typically added to the customer’s water and wastewater bills to allow Pennsylvania American Water to replace more of its aging system annually, thus improving service to you.