Community Assessments (Rates)
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

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MWRA is a "wholesaler" to its member communities. 

MWRA's charges ("community assessments ") typically represent about 45% of the amount that communities bill their customers. The proportion varies considerably among communities.

The latest MWRA community assessments:

ABOUT THE FY 2013 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS

The FY 2013 preliminary assessments include a 3.9% average combined water and sewer increase, consistent with a 3-year rates management strategy developed in FY 2011. The preliminary assessments are transmitted to the MWRA Advisory Board for review and comment. Final assessments will be adopted in late June, 2012.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BILL

If you live in an MWRA community, your water and sewer bills come from from your local water and/or sewer department. If you have questions or concerns about your water/sewer bill, you should contact your local water/sewer department. Click here for links to local departments.

RETAIL RATES

Each community has its own rate structure and accounting policies.
The MWRA Advisory Board publishes an Annual Retail Rate Survey.

YOUR WATER AND SEWER BILLS

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Updated February 13, 2012