Commercial Water Customers
We serve over 7,000 commercial and industrial customers in the Puget Sound region. Our mission is to provide clean, reliable water now and in the future.
To save money and make your business more energy efficient, take advantage of our rebate programs and free services designed to lower your operating costs and utility bills. Learn more about our business rebates.
Rates
Commercial water rates increase by about 9%, effective January 1, 2024.
This includes an already approved system average increase of 4% and a WestRock-related increase of 5%.
- 2024 Fixed Charge per month, per meter
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Residential, Commercial & Large Volume – Ready to Serve Charge
Meter size: 5/8″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $28.95
- Outside City of Tacoma: $34.94
- City of University Place: $37.53
Meter size: 3/4″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $41.92
- Outside City of Tacoma: $50.51
- City of University Place: $54.24
Meter size: 1″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $67.84
- Outside City of Tacoma: $81.62
- City of University Place: $87.66
Meter size: 1.5″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $132.65
- Outside City of Tacoma: $159.38
- City of University Place: $171.19
Meter size: 2″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $210.42
- Outside City of Tacoma: $252.70
- City of University Place: $271.44
Meter size: 3″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $391.89
- Outside City of Tacoma: $470.47
- City of University Place: $505.33
Meter size: 4″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $651.14
- Outside City of Tacoma: $781.57
- City of University Place: $839.49
Meter size: 6″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $1,229.25
- Outside City of Tacoma: $1,559.30
- City of University Place: $1,674.84
Meter size: 8″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2,076.98
- Outside City of Tacoma: $2,492.58
- City of University Place: $2,677.29
Meter size: 10″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2,984.34
- Outside City of Tacoma: $3,581.41
- City of University Place: $3,846.80
Meter size: 12″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $4,377.79
- Outside City of Tacoma: $5,253.55
- City of University Place: $5,642.84
- 2024 Usage Charge per CCF (100 cubic feet or 748 gallons)
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Commercial and Industrial – General Service
For each CCF of water consumption
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2.606
- Outside City of Tacoma: $3.127
- City of University Place: $3.359
Commercial and Industrial – Large Volume Service *
* Customers may qualify for this rate based on an established consumption history greater than 65,000 CCF annually.
For each CCF of water consumption:
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2.027
- Outside City of Tacoma: $2.432
- City of University Place: $2.612
Other charges and fees may apply. For more detailed information about water regulation and rates, please refer to Water Regulations and Rates, Chapter 12.10 of the Tacoma Municipal Code.
Billing Questions
For general questions or information regarding commercial water contact the Business Solutions Office or call 253-502-8606.