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.
- Water installation and service fees - See City Code, Chapter 11, Article VI., Section 11.63.
- Wastewater service fees - See City Code, Article VI., Section 11.64.
2018 water and wastewater rate survey
Chart showing total water and wastewater rates of Bloomington and surrounding cities.
| City | Water per Month (7,500 Gallons) |
Sewer per Month (7,500 Gallons) |
Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park | $20.27 | $89.23 | $109.49 |
| New Hope | $56.28 | $45.32 | $101.60 |
| Minneapolis | $40.49 | $44.23 | $84.72 |
| Edina | $23.50 | $59.57 | $83.07 |
| Richfield | $31.76 | $38.40 | $70.16 |
| St Louis Park | $27.98 | $40.27 | $68.25 |
| Crystal | $45.93 | $20.41 | $66.33 |
| Bloomington | $29.33 | $34.73 | $64.05 |
| Minnetonka | $22.82 | $39.53 | $62.35 |
| Champlin | $19.74 | $32.69 | $52.43 |
| Eden Prairie | $22.38 | $29.25 | $51.63 |
| Plymouth | $16.08 | $34.78 | $50.86 |
| Brooklyn Center | $23.18 | $27.47 | $50.65 |
Bold type indicates that this city (like Bloomington) softens its water prior to distribution.
2018 water and wastewater rate survey (including estimated cost to "home soften" water)
The chart shows the total cost for softened water and wastewater for a resident using 7,500 gallons of water per month. For those cities that do not provide softened water, an estimated $5.06 per 1000 gallons was added for home softening to give a more comparable cost comparison.
Chart indicating water and wastewater rates including cost of home softening for those cities which do not soften water.
| City | Water Per Month (7,500 Gallons) |
Sewer Per Month (7,500 Gallons) |
Estimated Cost to Home Soften ($5.06 per 1000) Gallons |
Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park | $20.27 | $89.23 | $37.95 | $147.44 |
| Edina | $23.50 | $59.57 | $37.95 | $121.01 |
| St Louis Park | $27.98 | $40.27 | $37.95 | $106.20 |
| New Hope | $56.28 | $45.32 | $0.00 | $101.60 |
| Minnetonka | $22.82 | $39.53 | $37.95 | $100.30 |
| Champlin | $19.74 | $32.69 | $37.95 | $90.38 |
| Plymouth | $16.08 | $34.78 | $37.95 | $88.81 |
| Brooklyn Center | $23.18 | $27.47 | $37.95 | $88.60 |
| Minneapolis | $40.49 | $44.23 | $0.00 | $84.72 |
| Richfield | $31.76 | $38.40 | $0.00 | $70.16 |
| Crystal | $45.93 | $20.41 | $0.00 | $66.33 |
| Bloomington | $29.33 | $34.73 | $0.00 | $64.05 |
| Eden Prairie | $24.38 | $29.25 | $0.00 | $51.63 |
Bold type indicates that this city (like Bloomington) softens its water prior to distribution.