Water and Sewer Rates
Water and sewer charges in the City of Fargo are billed on a monthly basis.
All bills are due on or before the 10th day after the date of billing.
The monthly statement customers receive will be based on the following rates:
Water rates
There is a minimum charge for the the first 2,000 gallons, based on your meter size. Most residential rates are based on 5/8" or 3/4" meter size.
Minimum residential water rates based on meter size
| Meter Size |
Minimum charge |
| 5/8" |
$8.50 |
| 3/4" |
$17.05 |
| 1" |
$24.25 |
| 1.5" |
$37.45 |
| 2" |
$53.80 |
| 3" |
$109.60 |
| 4" |
$180.65 |
| 6" |
$362.25 |
| 8" |
$504.45 |
| 10" |
$723.70 |
In addition to the minimum charge,customers will pay an additional fee for amounts that exceed 2,000 gallons per month:
Residential water fees by gallons used
| Amount Used |
Additional Fee |
| 2,001 to 200,000 gallons |
$4.25 per 1,000 gallons |
| 201,000 to 2 million gallons |
$4 per 1,000 gallons |
| More than 2 million gallons |
$3.65 per 1,000 gallons |
The City of Fargo may shut off water service to any customer more than 14 days delinquent in payment. A minimum $25 fee will be charged for restoring water service.
Sewer rates
Residential customers will pay a flat $19 fee per month. Commercial customers pay $2.05 per 1,000 gallons of water registered by a sewer service meter each month, with a minimum charge of $19 per month.
