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How we calculated this
Extracted by: Gemini 3 Flash · 05/04/2026
Source:
Fixed: $48.54/mo
Volume: 6,000 gal = 6.00 kgal
  0–1.5 kgal  ×  $0.0000/kgal  =  $0.00
  1.5–6.00 kgal  ×  $21.5274/kgal  =  $96.87
Total: $48.54 + $96.87 = $145.41/mo

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CHARLESTON, WV

WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST

WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST serves 209,283 people in CHARLESTON, WV. The monthly residential water bill at 6,000 gallons is $145.41, 200% above the national average of $48.47.

Updated May 2026

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Monthly Rate

$145.41 / 6k gal
+200% vs natl avg

Volumetric Rate

$24.23 / 1k gal

Population Served

209,283

Water Burden

2.8% of income (annual)
of median area income · affordability threshold: 2%

Regional Comparison

Monthly cost (6k gal) vs nearby utilities. Click to navigate.

WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST
$145.41
WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST
CHARLESTON · $145.41/mo

Details

Provider Type
Private
Primary Source
Surface Water
Data Quality
Model estimate
Rate Source
PWSID
WV3302016

Methodology

Rates are standardized to 6,000 gallons per month for a typical residential consumer with a 5/8" or 3/4" meter. Includes fixed base charges and volumetric charges. Excludes taxes, sewer fees, and other surcharges.

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