Rates
Residential & Commercial Meter Base Charges
| 5/8 inch | $19.25 |
| 3/4 inch | $24.27 |
| 1 inch | $26.68 |
| 1.5 inch | $45.99 |
| 2 inch | $64.02 |
| 3 inch | $124.98 |
| 4 inch | $194.99 |
| 6 inch | $301.43 |
| 8 inch | $445.46 |
| 10 inch (Commercial) | $589.53 |
Residential Step Usage Charge
Rate per 1,000 Gallons
|
First
|
9,000 | $4.39 |
| Over | 9,000 | $5.82 |
Rate per 100 Cubic Feet
| First | 1,200 | $3.28 |
| Over | 1,200 | $4.35 |
Commercial Minimum Charge
| 5/8 inch | $19.25 |
| 3/4 inch | $24.27 |
| 1 inch | $36.24 |
| 1.5 inch | $89.01 |
| 2 inch | $149.29 |
| 3 inch | $317.66 |
| 4 inch | $462.36 |
| 6 inch | $1,021.82 |
| 8 inch | $1,871.02 |
| 10 inch | $2,495.77 |
Commercial Step Charge
Rate per 1,000 Gallons
| First | 11,000 | $4.78 |
| Next | 589,000 | $4.67 |
| Over | 600,000 | $4.41 |
Rate per 100 Cubic Feet
| First | 1,500 | $3.60 |
| Next | 78,500 | $3.54 |
| Over | 80,000 | $3.32 |
Sewer Usage Charges
$6.05 per 1,000 Gallons
$4.52 per 100 Cubic Feet
Sewer Service Rates
| 5/8 inch | $12.12 |
| 1 inch | $21.52 |
| 1.5 inch | $55.76 |
| 2 inch | $94.02 |
| 3 inch | $212.33 |
| 4 inch | $375.06 |
| 6 inch |
$840.35
|
| 8 inch | $1,241.93 |
| 10 inch | $1,643.53 |
Rate Change Implementation:
Rate Changes are implemented in stages due to requirements set out by ordinance. The 2024 rate changes passed by the City Council on 12/18/23, are detailed in the following ordinances: D-2692-23 (water), D-2693-23 (fees), D-2964-23 (sewer).
The fee changes will take effect on 3/1/24. Water and sewer rate changes will take effect on the 3/5/24 billing.
Please click the following links for rate change comparision:
Water Rate Change
Sewer Rate Change
For further questions, please contact Utility customer service at 317.571.2442
How to calculate water and sewer charges:
When calculating water and sewer charges, the first thing that needs to be determined is the size of the water meter at the location. The size of the water meter establishes the base water and sewer charge. The next important piece of information needed is the unit of measure for your particular meter, not all meters are the same. The last piece of information required is whether or not the location being serviced is residential or commercial. Each of these pieces of information are important to correctly calculate the water charge. If you are unsure, about the size of the meter, unit of measurement or whether your location is classified as residential or commercial, contact the Customer Service office at 317.571.2442.
To download a current Carmel Utilities rate brochure click here
Water and sewer charges are calculated differently. Water employs a method called step charging. In this method, there is usually a base charge and a usage charge. The usage charge is calculated per thousand (1,000) gallons or per hundred (100) cubic feet and changes over the usage.
Example: 1 inch meter, unit of measurement-gallons, usage-10,000:
| Base Charge | $26.68 | |||||
| First 9,000 gallons @ $4.39 | $39.51 | |||||
| Next 1,000 gallons @ $5.82 | $5.82 | |||||
| $72.01 |
Example: 5/8 meter, unit of measurement-cubic feet, usage-1,500:
| Base Charge | $19.25 | |||||
| First 1,200 cubic feet @ $3.28 | $39.36 | |||||
| Next 300 cubic feet @ $4.35 | $13.05 | |||||
| $71.66 |
Sewer usage is based upon water usage. Sewer usage is not step charged; it employs a simple base plus usage charge. The base charge is again based on the size of water meter, but the usage charge is fixed per either 1,000 gallons or 100 cubic feet.
Example: 1 inch meter, unit of measurement-gallons, usage-25,000.
| Base Charge | $21.52 | |||||
| Usage 25,000 @ $6.05 | $151.25 | |||||
| $172.77 |
For Historic rate information, please see Rate Brochure links below:
2024 Rate Brochure
2023 Rate Brochure
2022 Rate Brochure HEA 1004 Rate Reduction
2022 Rate Brochure
2021 Rate Brochure
2020 Rate Brochure
2019 Rate Brochure
2018 Rate Brochure
2017 Rate Brochure
2016 Rate Brochure
2012 Rate Brochure
2009 Rate Brochure
If you are unsure about these examples or would like a more detailed explanation of water and sewer bill calculation, please contact the Customer Service office at 317.571.2442.