Water rates are structured to balance reasonable rates with the need to budget appropriately for the purchase of water and debt service payments to cover system improvements, both current and future. By reviewing rates annually, we are able to ensure that both priorities are observed. The rate structure is designed to encourage conservation by charging more per gallon to customers who use higher volumes of water.

Water Rate Schedule

The following rates are effective January 1, 2021. 

Gallons of Water	Rate (per 1,000 gallons)
2,000 or less (base rate)	$24.34
2,001 - 6,000	$4.87
6,001 - 10,000	$5.55
10,001 - 20,000	$6.38
20,001 - 40,000	$7.37
More than 40,000	$8.60

Acceptable Payments

The City of Derby accepts payment by check, credit card (in person and over the phone), online (see the "Make a Payment" link at left), and through the Auto-Pay Plan, which automatically deducts your bill from your checking account. Cash payments are accepted in person only.