Water Rates

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, 2023. 


Gallons of WaterRate (per 1,000 gallons)
2,000 or less (base rate)$27.88
2,001 - 6,000$5.58
6,001 - 10,000$6.35
10,001 - 20,000$7.31
20,001 - 40,000$8.44
More than 40,000$9.86


Ways to Pay

The City of Derby accepts the follow payment methods:

  • Check
  • Credit card (in person and over the phone)
  • Online
  • Auto-Pay Plan - automatically deducts your bill from your checking account.
  • Cash payments - accepted in person only
  • You can drop your payment in the drop box in front of City Hall after hours