Learn About Your Water and Sewer Bill
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The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) wants to help you understand your monthly bill. In November 2016, the department introduced an entirely new design with these improvements:
- Easy to read
- Less cluttered - detail when you want it
- Clearly identify your amount due
- Usage comparison
- Ways to pay your bill
DWSD offers the following resources to learn about your bill:
- Explanation of Charges - Residential Customers - 2024-2025
- How to Read Your Bill
- Water and Sewer Rates 101
- Water, sewerage and drainage rates for Detroit customers effective July 1, 2024
- DWSD schedule of fees and penalties, effective July 1, 2024
- Water, sewerage and drainage rates for Detroit customers effective July 1, 2025
- DWSD schedule of fees and penalties, effective July 1, 2025
- Explanation of Charges - Residential Customers - 2025-2026
- Sample bill
- Sample past due bill (We urge customers who receive a past due bill to contact the department immediately to resolve your account. Assistance programs are available.)