2019 Water and Sewer Rates

BWSC prides itself on providing high-quality water and sewer services at the lowest possible cost to its Customers. Below are BWSC’s 2019 water and sewer rates.  

Consumption

Water

Sewer

(Cu.Ft./Day)

 Per 1000 Cubic Feet

Per 1000 Gallons

Per 1000 Cubic Feet

Per 1000 Gallons

First 19
$53.33
$7.130

$74.64
$9.979

Next 20
$55.84
$7.465
$76.94
$10.286

Next 50
$58.14
$7.773
$78.49
$10.494

Next 260
$61.82
$8.265
$82.81
$11.071

Next 950
$64.50
$8.623
$87.39
$11.683

Over 1,299
$66.75
$8.924
$90.40
$12.086

 
Effective January 1, 2019

Rate revenues must cover the day-to-day expenses incurred to operate the water and sewer systems, as well as support ongoing BWSC maintenance and improvements that comply with federal and state agencies aimed at protecting the health and the environment. Rate revenues also pay for the cost to purchase drinkable water and the transportation of wastewater from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). These overall approaches ensure a reliable and productive system.

How To Calculate Your Bill

If your Current Billed Meter Reading is 415585 and the Previous Billed Meter Reading is 413515 then the difference between the two readings is equal to your Current Consumption of 2070 cubic feet.

Your current water and sewer charges are based on your Current Consumption, the number of days associated with the Billing Period, and the rates corresponding to your usage level(s) from the above Rate Schedule.

For example, if Current Consumption is 2,070 cubic feet and the Billing Period is 30 days, the current water charge is the SUM of the following calculations:

  • First 19 cu.ft. x 30 days = 570 cu.ft. / 1000 x water rate
  • Next 20 cu.ft. x 30 days = 600 cu.ft. / 1000 x water rate
  • Remainder = 900 cu.ft. / 1000 x water rate
  • TOTAL CURRENT USAGE = 2,070 cu. ft.

Your current sewer charge is calculated in the same way, using the sewer rates shown in the rate schedule.

One cubic foot of water = 7.48 gallons.

Previous Water & Sewer Rates

2018 Water & Sewer Rates

2017 Water & Sewer Rates

2016 Water & Sewer Rates

Special Service Fees

Continue to the Special Service Fee page for a complete and detailed list of rates.

Special Service Fees