Water and wastewater rates

The Utilities Division delivers quality softened water at a low cost to residents. Historically, Bloomington's water charges have been well below the cost per month of most metropolitan cities' water.

 

2011 water and wastewater rate survey

Chart showing water and wastewater rates (data provided below)

City Water per Month
(7,500 Gallons)
Sewer per Month
(7,500 Gallons)
Total
Cost
New Hope $33.09 $33.41 $66.50
Minneapolis $31.68 $30.20 $61.88
Richfield $21.92 $24.90 $46.82
Crystal $30.71 $15.40 $46.11
St Louis Park $16.75 $28.24 $44.99
Plymouth $12.90 $26.69 $39.59
Bloomington $17.10 $20.63 $37.73
Eden Prairie $16.10 $20.23 $36.33
Brooklyn Park $13.88 $20.26 $34.14
Edina $17.27 $15.79 $33.06
Brooklyn Center $10.58 $21.91 $32.49
Champlin $16.73 $11.78 $28.51
Maple Grove (2010 Rate) $7.85 $15.63 $23.48

Bold type indicates that this city (like Bloomington) softens its water prior to distribution.

 

2011 water and wastewater rate survey
(including estimated cost to “home soften” water)

Chart showing water and wastewater rates (data provided below)

City Water Per Month
(7,500 Gallons)
Sewer Per Month
(7,500 Gallons)
Estimated Cost to Home Soften ($4.60 per 1000) Gallons Total
Cost
St Louis Park $16.75 $28.24 $35.22 $80.21
Plymouth $12.90 $26.69 $35.22 $74.81
Brooklyn Park $13.88 $20.26 $35.22 $69.37
Edina $17.27 $15.79 $35.22 $68.28
Brooklyn Center $10.58 $21.91 $35.22 $67.71
New Hope $33.09 $33.41 - $66.50
Champlin $16.73 $11.78 $35.22 $63.73
Minneapolis $31.68 $30.20 - $61.88
Maple Grove (2010 Rate) $7.85 $15.63 $35.22 $58.70
Richfield $21.92 $24.90 - $46.82
Crystal $30.71 $15.40 - $46.11
Bloomington $17.10 $20.63 - $37.73
Eden Prairie $16.10 $20.23 - $36.33

Bold type indicates that this city (like Bloomington) softens its water prior to distribution.

 

For more information...

  • ...about your utility bill, contact Utility Billing at 952-563-8726.
  • ...regarding overall rates and comparisons, contact:
    Terry Newman, Customer Service Supervisor
    PH: 952-563-4908
    E-mail: tneuman@ci.bloomington.mn.us

 

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