Seattle Public Utilities
Mami Hara, General Manager/CEO
Residential Water Rates
Base Service Charge per month, per meter
Effective January 1, 2020:
| Water pipe diameter | Inside Seattle | Outside Seattle | Shoreline & Lake Forest Park* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" and less (Most common residential size) |
$18.45 | $21.05 | $22.40 |
| 1" | $19.00 | $21.65 | $23.05 |
| 1-1/2" | $29.35 | $33.45 | $35.60 |
| 2" | $32.50 | $37.05 | $39.40 |
| 3" | $120.30 | $137.15 | $135.90 |
Effective January 1 - December 31, 2019:
| Water pipe diameter | Inside Seattle | Outside Seattle | Shoreline & Lake Forest Park* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" and less (Most common residential size) |
$17.15 | $19.55 | $20.80 |
| 1" | $17.70 | $20.20 | $21.45 |
| 1-1/2" | $27.25 | $31.05 | $33.05 |
| 2" | $30.20 | $34.45 | $36.65 |
| 3" | $111.80 | $127.45 | $135.60 |
* These rates apply to the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, not the water districts.
Residential Commodity Charge per CCF (100 cubic feet)
Effective January 1, 2020:
| Seasonal water usage | Inside Seattle | Outside Seattle | Shoreline & Lake Forest Park* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Usage (Sept. 16 - May 15) | $5.40 | $6.16 | $6.55 |
| Up to 5 CCF per month during peak usage (May 16 - Sept. 15) | $5.55 | $6.33 | $6.73 |
| Next 13 CCF per month during peak usage (May 16 - Sept. 15) | $6.86 | $7.82 | $8.32 |
| Over 18 CCF per month during peak usage (May 16 - Sept. 15) | $11.80 | $13.45 | $14.31 |
Effective January 1 - December 31, 2019:
| Seasonal water usage | Inside Seattle | Outside Seattle | Shoreline & Lake Forest Park* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Usage (Sept. 16 - May 15) | $5.27 | $6.01 | $6.39 |
| Up to 5 CCF per month during peak usage (May 16 - Sept. 15) | $5.41 | $6.17 | $6.56 |
| Next 13 CCF per month during peak usage (May 16 - Sept. 15) | $6.69 | $7.63 | $8.11 |
| Over 18 CCF per month during peak usage (May 16 - Sept. 15) | $11.80 | $13.45 | $14.31 |
* These rates apply to the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, not the water districts.
Low Income Assistance
Eligible low income customers can receive a 50% credit on their bill. For more information, please see the link to the Payment Assistance Program listed below.