Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Summary
Water bills for the average household go up about $18 next year and again the year after to fund a water plant expansion from 10 to 30 million gallons a day. The goal is water independence — Edmond currently pays Oklahoma City over $1.5 million a year to reserve water it rarely uses, and that cost is climbing. A new tier targets the heaviest residential users (30,000+ gallons/month, about 3% of customers), and low-income customers get a 25% discount tied to LIHEAP.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $18.06 more per month for the average residential bill in year one and $18.27 in year two.
All Edmond water customers gain long-term water security and independence from Oklahoma City.
Low- and fixed-income households feel the base-rate increases hardest, though a 25% assistance discount applies.
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council / Public Works Authority — September 28, 2026
The Public Works Authority approved a bundle of contracts including a $339,058 waterline increase and sewer engineering work totaling over $480,000.
City Council / Public Works Authority — May 26, 2026
The Public Works Authority moved $1.7 million between accounts to cover late-year water and sewer repairs and right-of-way fees — a timing fix, not new spending.
‘Pretty substantial’: Residents react to Edmond water increase effective July 1
‘Pretty substantial’: Residents react to Edmond water increase effective July 1 KFOR
City of Edmond approves water increase effective July 1
City of Edmond approves water increase effective July 1 KFOR
City Council approves increase to base rates for water, wastewater service
City Council approves increase to base rates for water, wastewater service Edmond, OK (.gov)
City Council / Public Works Authority — May 11, 2026
Water bills for the average household go up about $18 next year and again the year after to fund a water plant expansion from 10 to 30 million gallons a day. The goal is water independence — Edmond currently pays Oklahoma City over $1.5 million a year to reserve water it rarely uses, and that cost is climbing. A new tier targets the heaviest residential users (30,000+ gallons/month, about 3% of customers), and low-income customers get a 25% discount tied to LIHEAP.
City Council Special Meeting - FY2026-27 Budget, Water and Wastewater Rates, CARC, and Police (Special) — April 13, 2026
A consultant presented rate options for Edmond's water and wastewater service, including extra scenarios council asked for in March. Nothing was decided — the rate structure that could change your utility bill is still under discussion, with more talks April 20.
City Council Workshop - FY26-27 Budget / Water and Wastewater Rate Study — March 23, 2026
Four rate scenarios are on the table as Edmond's water supply costs drive rates higher. The Public Works Committee wants to shield low-income families, and rate assistance options were presented — but no decision has been made yet.
Edmond City Council to weigh ‘bad options’ for incoming water rate increases
Edmond City Council to weigh ‘bad options’ for incoming water rate increases NonDoc Media
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