Rate Increase Information
Moderate Rate Increase 2026
Our community depends on reliable water and sewer service every day. To help maintain that trustworthy service as operating costs continue to rise, Saraland Water & Sewer will implement a 2.5% water rate increase and a 5% sewer rate increase. Updated rates will be reflected on October statements.
For a minimum-usage customer, the monthly bill will change from $37.48 to $38.99, an increase of $1.51 per bill. An average-usage bill will change from $64.18 to $66.76, an increase of $2.58 per bill. The adjustments help offset rising costs for materials, power, fuel and other operating expenses while supporting the safe and clean service our residents count on.
FAQs
Why are rates going up?
Like many utilities, Saraland Water & Sewer faces rising costs for materials, fuel, and power. The modest increases of 2.5% (water) and 5% (sewer) help us continue providing reliable service. The minimum-usage customer with a current monthly bill of $37.48 will see an increase of $1.51 per bill, and the average-usage customer with a current monthly bill of $64.18 will see an increase of $2.58 per bill. Put another way, the average user increase works out to about $0.09 per day (and the minimum to about $0.05 per day).
When will the new rates take effect?
The new rates will be reflected on bills customers receive in October.
How much more will my bill be?
It depends on your water and sewer usage. For reference, the minimum-usage customer with a current monthly bill of $37.48 will see an increase of $1.51 per bill, and the average-usage customer with a current monthly bill of $64.18 will see an increase of $2.58 per bill. The updated rate schedules are available below for you to review.
Are Saraland rates higher than surrounding areas?
No—our rates remain very competitive with utilities in surrounding communities.
How does Saraland Water & Sewer use this additional revenue?
Revenue supports maintaining and upgrading our system so we can continue delivering safe, clean, and dependable water and sewer service.
Will there be more increases in the future?
The Board carefully considers increases only when necessary. We are committed to keeping rates affordable while ensuring reliable service.