Water Utilities

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The City of Tallahassee's Water Utility is responsible for water, wastewater and stormwater operations. From flood prevention and resource preservation to ensuring the safe and dependable delivery of the highest quality drinking water, the City is committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of our community.

Report a Problem
Precautionary Boil Water Notices

Water Management

Stormwater Management Services
Wastewater Management Services
Water Quality Report
Cloudy Water? Flush Them Pipes!

Water Programs

Water Service Line Inventory (Lead and Copper Rule Revisions)
Cross-Connection Control
Aquifer Protection

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Monthly Fees

  • Minimum Charge*: $17.18 per month

Usage Rates

  • Tier 1: First 50 cgals**: $.25484 each cgal**
  • Tier 2: The next 51-150 cgals**: $.35054 each cgal**
  • Tier 3: 151 cgals** and above: $.44068 each cgal**

*Minimum charge includes customer charge ($10.81) and 25 cgals of water usage.
**cgal = 100 gallons

These rates assume a 5/8" meter. For other meter sizes and rates, please call Customer Operations at 850-891-4968. Water surcharge outside City of Tallahassee - 50%.


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Monthly Fees

  • 5/8" Meter – 25 cgals included in minimum charge: $17.18 per month
  • 1" Meter – 125 cgals included in minimum charge: $42.67 per month
  • 1.5" Meter – 292 cgals included in minimum charge: $85.22 per month
  • 2" Meter – 493 cgals included in minimum charge: $136.44 per month
  • 3" Meter – 1,027 cgals included in minimum charge: $272.52 per month
  • 4" Meter – 1,628 cgals included in minimum charge: $425.68 per month
  • 6" Meter – 3,298 cgals included in minimum charge: $851.26 per month
  • 8" Meter – 5,302 cgals included in minimum charge: $1361.96 per month

Usage Rates

  • Water Rate – $.3038 per cgal* above cgals included in minimum charge
  • Irrigation Rate** – $.44068 per cgal* above cgals included in minimum charge

*cgal = 100 gallons

**Separate metering required to avoid sewer charges on irrigation or evaporative cooling tower uses.

Water surcharge outside City of Tallahassee – 50%.