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How we calculated this
Extracted by: Gemini 3 Flash · 05/04/2026
Source:
Fixed: $11.00/mo
Volume: 6,000 gal = 8.02 CCF
  0–3 CCF  ×  $4.1500/CCF  =  $12.45
  3–7 CCF  ×  $5.5000/CCF  =  $22.00
  7–8.02 CCF  ×  $7.0000/CCF  =  $7.15
Total: $11.00 + $41.60 = $52.60/mo

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MADISON, WI

MADISON WATER UTILITY

MADISON WATER UTILITY serves 272,000 people in MADISON, WI. The monthly residential water bill at 6,000 gallons is $52.60, 9% above the national average of $48.47.

Updated May 2026

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Monthly Rate

$52.60 / 6k gal
+9% vs natl avg

Volumetric Rate

$8.77 / 1k gal

Population Served

272,000

Water Burden

0.8% of income (annual)
of median area income · affordability threshold: 2%

Regional Comparison

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

MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS
$27.37
MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS
MILWAUKEE, WI · $27.37/mo
MADISON WATER UTILITY
$52.60
MADISON WATER UTILITY
MADISON · $52.60/mo

Details

Provider Type
Local Govt
Primary Source
Groundwater
Data Quality
Model estimate
Rate Source
PWSID
WI1130224

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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