Utility Rate Information
Rate schedules for the City of Independence are established by ordinance. Below you will find links for electric, sewer, and water rates.
Attention Utility Customers: New Sewer Rates Go Into Effect July 1, 2026
Changes to Sewer Rates
The monthly base charge is increasing $2.42 and volume charges are increasing $0.61 per centum cubic feet (ccf). 1 ccf represents 100 cubic feet or about 749 gallons of water.
The average residential customer consumes about 6 ccf each month. Under this change, their monthly sewer bill will increase by $6.08 per month.
Detailed information about current sewer rates can be found on our Sewer Rates page.
Example Residential Customer Bill - 5/8" meter:
|
Current Bill |
Bill after 07/01/2026 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption |
6 ccf |
6 ccf |
| Base Fee |
$20.16 |
$22.58 |
| Volume Charge |
(6 ccf) x (5.090) = $30.54 |
(6 ccf) x (5.700) = $34.20 |
| Regulatory Fee |
$12 |
$12 |
| TOTAL |
$62.70 |
$68.78 |
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