Water and Sewer Rates

The Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering prides itself on providing high-quality water and sewer services at the lowest possible cost to its ratepayers. Rate revenues must cover the day-to-day expenses incurred to operate the water and sewer systems as well as to support ongoing maintenance and improvements that comply with federal and state agencies aimed at protecting health as well as the environment. In addition, rate revenues also pay for the cost to purchase potable water and the transportation of wastewater from the City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities. These overall approaches ensure a reliable and productive system. Below are the County’s 2025 water and sewer rates. Note that water and sewer bills are issued quarterly.

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Base Service Fee
  • Sewer: $57.96 per quarter
  • Water:  $58.45 per quarter

These flat fees help cover essential costs like pipe maintenance, system repairs, and infrastructure improvements.

Consumption Fee 

Your bill is based on water usage during a three-month (quarterly) billing period, measured in CCF (100 cubic feet). 1 CCF = 748 Gallons

  • Sewer: $9.07 x 100 Cubic Feet
  • Water: $6.42 x 100 Cubic Feet

These fees help cover the essential costs for purchase of services and proper treatment before waters are returned to rivers, creeks, and streams. 

Example Calculation 

If your household uses 18 CCF in a quarter: 

Water Charges: 
  • Usage: 18 CCF x $6.42 = $115.56
  • Base Charge: $58.45
    Water Subtotal: $174.01
Sewer Charges:
  • Usage: 18 CCF x $9.07 = $163.26
  • Base Charge: $57.96
    Sewer Subtotal: $221.22

Total Quarterly Bill: $174.01 (Water) + $221.22 (Sewer) = $395.23

Need Help? Contact our customer service team at 614-525-3940.

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