Water and Sewer Rate Study

Current Final Water and Sewer Rate Study

We use a complex, but transparent, method to determine the rates for the Grand Rapids Water System. Changes to the rates are effective the 1st of each year, after a study, review and approval process. Users, customer communities and the City Commission are all involved in this process.

2025 Final Rate Study(PDF, 9MB)

Water and Sewer Rate Study Explained

The main reason for the study is to set rates to meet revenue needs. We calculate our revenue needs using historical costs. We then adjust these to account for known increases and decreases in costs.

Learn more about the process involved in setting our water and sewer rates with this guide.

Citizen's Guide to the 2025 Preliminary Water and Sewer Rate Study(PDF, 1MB)

We have created a video that explains in more detail how we determine water and sewer rates.