Philly water bills to increase by over 9% starting Monday – NBC10 Philadelphia

Philadelphia water bills will be getting a 9.4% increase starting Monday, Sept. 2, 2025, city officials said.

The increase breaks down to an average of $9 more a month for customers, officials said.

The new rates were set by the  Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board, which is an independent city board that sets rates for the Philadelphia Water Department.

The board said the rates are needed to maintain quality drinking water, as well as pay for infrastructure costs and other financial needs.

Another rate increase of around 5.5% will also take effect in September 2026.