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Water Rates
Water rates are necessary to provide sufficient funds to operate the city's waterworks and water facilities
Notice: Water rates have changed. Initial increases are effective as of July 1, 2023 per Ordinance No. 71683
This is a brief overview of City of St. Louis water rates. Please see the water rates page on the Water Division website for more information.
Flat rate for domestic use
For the use of water for domestic family residence, flat or apartment purposes, for periods of three months in advance:
First Year
| Room charge, each | $4.51 | |
| Water closet, each | $17.66 | |
| Baths, each | $14.82 | |
| Shower, separate from bath, each | $14.82 |
Second and Third Years
| Room charge, each | $5.41 | |
| Water closet, each | $21.19 | |
| Baths, each | $17.78 | |
| Shower, separate from bath, each | $17.78 |
Sprinkling charge of $0.30 per front foot shall be assessed each three month billing period for lawn sprinkling and other outside uses beginning with the Implementation Date of this ordinance.
Sprinkling charge of $0.36 per front foot shall be assessed each three-month billing period for lawn sprinkling and other outside uses for the Second and Third Years.
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