Water and sewer rate increases
Summary
Rates go up October 1, 2026 — councilors acknowledged it's one more expense on residents' paychecks, but the money funds roughly $500 million of water and sewer infrastructure over five years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly 7 percent combined rate adjustments funding a $500 million five-year infrastructure plan.
All water and sewer customers benefit from more reliable infrastructure.
Households already stretched by rising costs face higher utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council (Regular) - Jun 10, 2026
Stormwater bills rise 7% to $14.65 a month and residential trash rates go up, both hitting October 1. Part of the annual rate package the council passes each budget season.
Council Public Works Committee - Jun 10, 2026
Rates go up October 1, 2026 — councilors acknowledged it's one more expense on residents' paychecks, but the money funds roughly $500 million of water and sewer infrastructure over five years.
Council Public Works Committee - Jun 3, 2026
Monthly stormwater charges rise 7% to $14.65 on October 1. Councilor Bengel is still waiting on a GIS map showing which drainage and creek banks are the city's responsibility versus private owners' — a big deal for floodplain-adjacent homes.
Council Public Works Committee - Apr 29, 2026
Water goes up 6% and sewer only 3% because Tulsa needs big new water supply lines for growth in south and east Tulsa — about $400 million over five years. Expect about $3.90 more per month combined. Pipeline replacement costs have soared well past inflation.
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