Last updated: 07/18/2024
City of Toledo Customers
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New Sewer Rates in Effect July 10, 2024
On June 6, 2024, Toledo City Council passed a new sewer rate structure. The sewer rate will increase 3.75% every year until 2028 and 3% in 2029. These new rates also introduce a 25% low-income sewer rate discount for eligible customers and eliminate the winter sewer average.
Residential customers will see an estimated $2-3 increase in monthly sewer charges. See the table below for an example of how your bill may change and click each charge for details.
| Charge | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 WRAP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Refuse Collection | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | |||
| Toledo Storm Water | $3.80 | $3.80 | $3.80 | |||
| Toledo Water Fixed | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | |||
| Toledo Water Volume* | x $3.65 | $14.60 | x $4.015 | $16.06 | x $3.01125 | $12.05 |
| Toledo Sewer Fixed | $21.80 | $22.62 | $22.62 | |||
| Toledo Sewer Volume* | x $5.426 | $21.70 | x $5.629 | $22.52 | x $5.422 | $16.89 |
| Total Bill | $79.40 | $82.50 | $72.86 |
*assumes water usage of 4 CCF per month
Water Fixed Charge
A fixed charge of $6.00 per month is applied to each bill. There is no minimum charge for water usage. Water is billed based upon the water volume rate as shown below.
Water Volume Rates
Water volume is billed per 100 cubic feet (ccf). A family of 4 uses roughly 4 ccf per month.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 160,000 cubic feet | $4.015 | $4.417 | $4.858 | $5.150 |
| Over 160,000 cubic feet | $2.235 | $2.459 | $2.705 | $2.975 |
Sewer Fixed Charge
Sewer charges include a fixed rate based on meter size.
| Water Meter Size | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8" | $22.62 |
| 3/4" | $30.60 |
| 1" | $46.70 |
| 1-1/2" | $86.84 |
| 2" | $135.00 |
| 3" | $247.38 |
4" | $407.96 |
| 6" | $809.35 |
| 8" | $1,291.03 |
| 10" | $1,933.29 |
| 12" | $2,737.65 |
Sewer Volume Rates
Sewer volume is billed based per 100 cubic feet (ccf) of water that has passed through the meter. A family of 4 uses roughly 4 ccf per month.
| Customer Type | Volume Rate |
|---|---|
| Residential and commercial | $5.629 per ccf |
| Industrial | $6.079 per ccf |
Storm Water Fixed Rate
Single family and residential duplex properties are considered as one Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and pay an average storm water charge of $3.80 per month. Commercial and industrial customers are charged the same rate of $3.80 per ERU per month, based on total exterior impervious surface area in square feet divided by 2500. “Impervious” means areas that have been paved and/or covered with buildings or materials that do not allow natural water infiltration, such as concrete, asphalt, rooftop, blacktop, etc.
Customers Outside City of Toledo
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Water Volume Rates
The City of Toledo provides bulk water contracts based on Toledo rates for communities outside city limits. Communities outside Toledo add local charges to Toledo rates for distribution, maintenance and repairs, meter reading, billing and customer service. Local jurisdictions can provide specific rate information for their residents.
Sewer Rates
Toledo also provides sewage treatment for areas outside the city. Toledo sewer charges are comprised of a fixed rate based on meter size, plus a volume charge based on water usage.
| Customer Type | Volume Rate |
|---|---|
| Residential and commercial | $3.607 per ccf |
| Industrial | $4.065 per ccf |
| Meter Size | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8" | $21.30 |
| 3/4" | $28.69 |
| 1" | $43.45 |
| 1-1/2" | $80.38 |
| 2" | $124.66 |
| 3" | $228.03 |
4" | $375.66 |
| 6" | $744.76 |
| 8" | $1,187.70 |
| 10" | $1,778.28 |
| 12" | $2,193.37 |
Rate Increases
City of Toledo water customers should anticipate marginal yearly rate increases. See the chart below for an estimate of yearly rate increases over time, or contact customer service at 419-245-1800 for more information.
