First water and sewer rate adjustment in 13 years takes effect July 1, 2022
In accordance with Ordinance 17-22, water rates will be adjusted according to the schedule below. Please note that you will notice your first increase on your August 2022 bill.
Why are the prices adjusted?
Tariff adjustments will help fund the new water plant and upgrades to existing infrastructure
· The rate adjustment recommendation is the result of an independent rate study. At current rates, the shortfall would cause cash reserves to be depleted, so much so that cash reserves would be depleted by 2026.
How do adjusted water rates in Delray Beach compare to rates in nearby towns?
· The average single family home uses 6,000 gallons of water per month.
· The average combined monthly water and sewage bill, for a single-family residence, is $57.85 per month compared to $81.25 per month, the average monthly bill in surrounding cities.
Despite increases over the next five years, the average water bill for a single-family residence in Delray Beach in 2026 will be $75.66, or $5.59 less than that of a one-family homeowner. nearby town today.
Questions about your water bill?
Call customer service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (561) 243-7100.
Proposed price list