NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County Utilities customers should anticipate rate changes to their water, wastewater and reclaimed water bills effective Oct. 1.
The average residential water and sewer customer, using 6,000 gallons per month, will see a bill increase from $91.99 to $96.32 – a difference of $4.33.
Changes are also coming for residential reclaimed water customers, including adjustments to the rate structure, base charge and backflow prevention device fee:
- Reclaimed water base charge: Increasing from $12.66 to $13.26 – a difference of $0.60 per month
– Includes the first 8,000 gallons
– Increasing from $1.27 to $1.33 for every additional 1,000 gallons – an increase of $0.06, up to 13,000 gallons
– Increasing from $2.17 to $2.27 for every additional 1,000 gallons over 13,000 gallons – an increase of $0.10.
- Backflow prevention device fee: Increasing from $6.89 to $7.22 – a monthly difference of $0.33
A full list of rates and fees is available at mypas.co/PCU-Rates.
Revenue collected through Pasco County Utilities’ rates, fees and charges support the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of essential water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
As of Oct. 1, 2025, a four-year rate schedule took effect, based on changes adopted following a Cost-of-Service Rate Study approved by the Pasco Board of County Commissioners. This study outlines projected annual adjustments to service rates, fees and charges through Sept. 30, 2029.
On the web: PascoCountyUtilities.com
