Notice of Water Rate Increase
September 30, 2026
Warren Community Water will implement a rate increase effective October 1, 2026, for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The increase will be reflected in the October bills due November 16, 2026.
For customers with a standard 3/4” tap, the minimum charge will change from $30.00 to $35.00 per month for 0 – 2,000 gallons. The tiered rate will adjust to $7.58 per 1,000 gallons for the next 8,000 gallons used. The Board finds that the increases in rates are reasonable and required. Warren Water households pay less for water and services in comparison to other local water localities. The new water rate chart along with a water rate comparison survey is included below for your review.
Why This Adjustment Is Necessary
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Funding essential capital improvements, including replacing aging water mains and modernizing our treatment facilities.
- Operating Costs: Offsetting rising expenses for materials, power, and skilled labor required to maintain safe, reliable daily operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting ongoing safety and Ohio EPA standards to ensure clean water delivery. Warren Community Water received an $8 million allocation from a $65 million DuPont settlement in April 2026 to be used strictly for the implementation of a PFAS filtration system.
We recognize that any increase in your utility bill impacts your household or business budget. We have worked diligently to keep this adjustment as low as possible while ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of our water system.
Thank you for your understanding and for allowing us to serve the community.
Sincerely,
Warren Community Water & Sewer Association, Inc.
Board of Trustees
Mike Clatterbuck, President Jeff Kephart, Trustee
Steven Hutchinson, Vice President Randy Beardsley, Trustee
Jim Rogers, Secretary-Treasurer Dwight Sloter,Trustee
Jim Abbott,Trustee
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WATER RATES
MINIMUM USAGE CHARGES PER TAP SIZE
|
TAP SIZE |
MINIMUM BILL FOR TAP SIZE (BASE RATE) |
GALLONS INCLUDED |
|
¾-inch |
$ 35.00 |
2,000 |
|
1-inch |
$ 74.38 |
6,000 |
|
1½-inch |
$ 113.07 |
15,000 |
|
2-inch |
$ 177.54 |
30,000 |
|
3-inch |
$ 251.34 |
46,000 |
|
4-inch |
$ 251.34 |
46,000 |
RATE TIERS
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|
WATER CONSUMPTION |
RATE |
|
Base Rate (Standard Residential) |
2,000 Gallons |
$35.00 Minimum Charge |
|
Next |
8,000 Gallons |
$7.58 Per 1,000 Gallons |
|
Next |
40,000 Gallons |
$5.71 Per 1,000 Gallons |
|
Next |
150,000 Gallons |
$5.50 Per 1,000 Gallons |
|
Next |
250,000 Gallons |
$5.30 Per 1,000 Gallons |
|
Next |
350,000 Gallons |
$5.13 Per 1,000 Gallons |
|
Next |
650,000 Gallons |
$4.96 Per 1,000 Gallons |
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2026 WATER RATE SURVEY |
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WATER LOCALITY |
GALLONS |
BASE RATE (MINIMUM) |
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Little Hocking Water Association |
0 - 2,000 |
$ 34.00 |
|
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Warren Community Water & Sewer Association |
0 - 2,000 |
$ 35.00 |
|
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Lowell Water & Sewer Office |
0 - 1,000 |
$ 38.07 |
|
|
Leading Creek Conservancy District |
0 - 2,000 |
$ 38.53 |
|
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McConnelsville Water Dept - Inside City Limits |
0 - 2,000 |
$ 33.48 |
|
|
McConnelsville Water Dept - Outside City Limits |
0 - 2,000 |
$ 50.21 |
|
|
Belpre City Water Department - Inside City Limits (Residential) |
0 - 1,000 |
$ 16.40 |
|
|
Belpre City Water Department - Outside City Limits (Residential) |
0 - 1,000 |
$ 32.80 |
|
|
Belpre City Water Department - Inside City Limits (Commercial) |
0 - 1,000 |
$ 24.60 |
|
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Belpre City Water Department - Outside City Limits (Commercial) |
0 - 1,000 |
$ 24.60 |
|
|
Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District |
0 - 3,000 |
$ 46.80 |
|
|
Putnam Community Water (6,000/Bi-Monthly) |
0 - 6,000 |
$ 100.00 |
|
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Marietta City Water Department - Inside City Limits |
0 - 3,750 |
$ 42.60 |
|
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Marietta City Water Department - Outside City Limits |
0 - 3,750 |
$ 63.85 |
|
|
Reno Area Water & Sewer District (sourced from City of Marietta) |
0 - 4,000 |
$ 103.97 |
|
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Tri-County Rural Water & Sewer District |
0 - 4,000 |
$ 41.50 |
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