NYC Water and Sewer Rate History, 2014–2026
The combined NYC water and sewer rate was $13.86 per 100 cubic feet (748 gallons) as of Oct 2026, according to NYC Water Board rate history. That is 6.0% higher than a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($9.87), it is up 40.4%. In our data, which starts Jul 2014, the highest price was $13.86 (since Jul 2026) and the lowest was $9.58 (Jul 2014).
NYC Water and Sewer Rate History since Jul 2014
NYC water + sewer, per 748 gallons (100 cu ft). Monthly values, step series. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 1.2%.
NYC water rate: every recorded change
| Effective | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | $9.58 | NYC Water Board rate history | |
| Jul 2015 | $9.87 | +3.0% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2018 | $10.10 | +2.3% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2019 | $10.33 | +2.3% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2021 | $10.61 | +2.7% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2022 | $11.12 | +4.8% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2023 | $11.63 | +4.6% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2024 | $12.61 | +8.4% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2025 | $13.07 | +3.6% | NYC Water Board rate history |
| Jul 2026 | $13.86 | +6.0% | NYC Water Board rate history |
Price in January of each year
| Year | January price | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $9.58 | |
| 2016 | $9.87 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $9.87 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $9.87 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $10.10 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $10.33 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $10.33 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $10.61 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $11.12 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $11.63 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $12.61 | +8.4% |
| 2026 | $13.07 | +3.6% |
Source
Notes and caveats
- NYC Water Board metered water rate plus sewer (159% of water) per 100 cubic feet. Changes July 1 each fiscal year. Values from the Water Board's official rate-history table.
- Step series: each price applies from its change date until the next change. Monthly values hold the price in effect that month.
FAQ
How much is NYC water and sewer now?
The combined NYC water and sewer rate was $13.86 per 100 cubic feet (748 gallons) as of Oct 2026 (+6.0% vs a year earlier). Source: NYC Water Board rate history.
How much was NYC water and sewer in 2018?
In January 2018 the combined NYC water and sewer rate was $9.87 per 100 cubic feet (748 gallons). Since then it has changed +40.4%.
When was NYC water and sewer most expensive?
In our data (starting Jul 2014), the highest price was $13.86 (since Jul 2026). The lowest was $9.58 (Jul 2014).
When did the price of NYC water and sewer last change?
The most recent change in our data took effect Jul 2026: from $13.07 to $13.86 (+6.0%). We have 9 recorded changes since Jul 2014.
How often is this page updated?
We re-check this item on every weekly refresh and record each official change with its effective date.