Charles County, MD
Home MenuWater Sewer Rates: Effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
Charles County has a tiered-rate billing structure that takes metered consumption usage with the corresponding user rates seen below.
| WATER RESIDENTIAL RATES | ||
| 0 – 18,000 gals | $6.53 | |
| 18,001 - 24,000 gals | $13.06 | |
| 24,001 and above | $19.59 | |
| SEWER RESIDENTIAL RATES | ||
| Usage capped at 24,000 gals | $15.07 | |
| MULT-FAMILY/COMM/HYD RATES | ||
| Water | $7.73 | |
| Sewer |
$15.07 |
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| CUSTOMER ACCOUNT FEES | ||
| Commercial/Multi Family/ Residential & Metered Sewer |
$12.62 |
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| Sewer only |
$7.59 |
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| MARYLAND STATE BAY RESTORATION FEE (multiply by 3 for quarterly rate) |
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| Residential |
$5.00/month |
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| Commercial |
Total Gals/days = Daily Ave/250 = EDU; EDU x $5.00 = Bay Fee/month |
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| SERVICE FEES & CHARGES | ||
| Disconnect/Reconnect of Water Service (weekdays) |
$52 |
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| Disconnect/Reconnect of Water Service (evenings/weekends/holidays) | $140 |
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| Disconnect/Reconnect of Water Service (voluntary disconnection) |
$35 |
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| Disconnect of Water Service (voluntary evenings/weekends/holiday) | $140 |
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| Account set up fee (to be charged to new owner/tenant) |
$14 |
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| Returned Payment (NSF) |
$35 |
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| Appointment No Show Fee |
$35 |
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| Water/Sewer Final Reading Request Processing | $25 | |
| LATE PAYMENT PENALTY (includes Hyd. Mtrs) |
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| 10% current bill plus 3% on arrear bills |