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<\/p>\nWater bills in Philadelphia will increase in September <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Water bills in Philadelphia will increase in September<\/p>\n 00:23<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The price Philadelphians pay for water is set to increase in September, according to the water department<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The typical customer’s water bill will be about $89.42 starting Monday, a 9.4% increase from the prior rate, an announcement from the Philadelphia Water Department said. That “typical” bill represents monthly water usage of 3,220 gallons, or 430 cubic feet.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over the course of a year, that hike will cost residents more than $90.<\/p>\n Bills will increase by another 5.5% on Sept. 1, 2026. At that time, the typical bill will rise to $94.31, the department said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board, an independent city board, sets water prices. In July, the board shared the new rates for the next two years<\/a>. The board heard public comment at four hearings before the change, according to the city website.<\/p>\n The Philadelphia Water Department said it needs additional revenue to maintain existing service, ensure all residents have access to high-quality water and services, invest in critical infrastructure, and replenish limited financial reserves that “have reached critical levels due to COVID-19 impacts and other costs.” <\/p>\n The Water Department initially requested an even steeper hike, according to the announcement.\u00a0<\/p>\n The board approved lower rates and also authorized enough funds for the water department to provide safe and reliable service, the department said in the news release.\u00a0<\/p>\n Anyone who needs help paying a water bill can apply for assistance online<\/a> or call 215-685-6300.<\/p>\n