In 2018, the City Council approved a 5-year graduated rate increase for wastewater customers. Until 2019, residential wastewater rates had not changed in 15 years. In 2003, the City even lowered the rate from $33.50 to $31.00.
Your Water & Sewer Rates - Explained
Utility Rate Increase
Public Hearing
The City of Bullhead City held a public hearing on September 2, 2025 and September 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bullhead City Council Chambers to review proposed utility rate changes.
Key Information
- A water/sewer base rates adjustment was approved.
- Water/sewer base rates will increase beginning with the January 2026 billing cycle.
- The City Council approved this increase after reviewing revenues and expenditures for the water/wastewater system.
- A letter has been mailed to all customers explaining the change.
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Effective with the August billing cycle:
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Residential base rate: $35.55 → $36.26
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Commercial base rate: $47.02 → $47.96
This adjustment will help the City:
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Maintain and improve the wastewater system
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Install new odor control equipment
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Cover rising electrical and fuel costs
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Support employee compensation and benefits
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Preserve reserve funds for future needs
The Council approved this rate structure after a thorough review of the budget, staffing, and capital improvement projects. These changes ensure the City can continue providing a safe, efficient, and reliable wastewater system.
Download the Letter Notifying Customers of Sewer Rate Increases in PDF form.
Rates Before January 1, 2026
Customers are billed monthly flat rate
Residential Sewer
| Customer Type | Base Charge | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $35.55 | per dwelling |
| Multiple Family up to Four Units | $35.55 | per unit |
Customers are billed monthly on water volume usage
Commercial Sewer
| Customer Type | Base Charge | Per | Plus | Volume Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Family Five Units or more | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.70 per 1,000 gallons |
| Commercial and Industrial | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.28 per 1,000 gallons |
| Auto | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.84 per 1,000 gallons |
| Restaurant | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $5.33 per 1,000 gallons |
| Grocery | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $5.21 per 1,000 gallons |
| Hotel | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $4.30 per 1,000 gallons |
| Laundry | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.08 per 1,000 gallons |
| General Business | $35.55 | per meter | for | 6,000 gallons or less |
Upcoming Rate Increase Workshops
Rate Increase Workshops will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the following days:
- October 29th
- November 19th
- December 10th
We're here to help
If you have any questions about the rate increase or your bill, please contact the Finance Department’s Customer Service Center at (928) 763-0166.
Thank you for your continued support of the City and its utility system.
half-inch water meters
Bullhead City Residential Water Base Rates
| System name | 2025 Rate | 2026 Increase |
2026 Rate |
2027 Increase | 2027 Rate | 2028 Increase | 2028 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave System | $14.61 | $2.78 | $17.39 | $2.43 | $19.82 | $2.77 | $22.59 |
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North Mohave |
$11.00 | $6.39 | $17.39 | $2.43 | $19.82 | $2.77 | $22.59 |
3/4-inch water meters
Bullhead City Residential Water Monthly Base Rates
| System Name | 2025 Rate | 2026 Increase | 2026 Rate | 2027 Increase | 2027 Rate | 2028 Increase | 2028 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave System | $18.08 | $3.44 | $21.52 | $3.01 | $24.53 | $3.43 | $27.96 |
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North Mohave |
$11.00 | $10.52 | $21.52 | $3.01 | $24.53 | $3.43 | $27.96 |
One-inch water meters
Bullhead City Residential Water Monthly Base Rates
| System Name | 2025 Rate | 2026 Increase | 2026 Rate | 2027 Increase | 2027 Rate | 2028 Increase | 2028 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave System | $37.73 | $7.17 | $44.90 | $6.28 | $51.18 | $7.17 | $58.35 |
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North Mohave |
$27.50 | $17.40 | $44.90 | $6.28 | $51.18 | $7.17 | $58.35 |
1 & 1/2-inch water meters
Bullhead City Water Monthly Base Rates
| System Name | 2025 Rate | 2026 Increase | 2026 Rate | 2027 Increase | 2027 Rate | 2028 Increase | 2028 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave System | $74.25 | $14.11 | $88.36 | $12.37 | $100.73 | $14.10 | $114.83 |
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North Mohave |
$55.00 | $33.36 | $88.36 | $12.37 | $100.73 | $14.10 | $114.83 |
2-inch water meters
Bullhead City Water Monthly Base Rates
| System Name | 2025 Rate | 2026 Increase | 2026 Rate | 2027 Increase | 2027 Rate | 2028 Increase | 2028 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave System | $118.08 | $22.21 | $139.09 | $19.47 | $158.56 | $22.20 | $180.76 |
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North Mohave |
$88.00 | $51.09 | $139.09 | $19.47 | $158.56 | $22.20 | $180.76 |
3-inch water meters
Bullhead City Water Monthly Base Rates
| System Name | 2025 Rate | 2026 Increase | 2026 Rate | 2027 Increase | 2027 Rate | 2028 Increase | 2028 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave System | $234.96 | $44.64 | $279.60 | $39.15 | $318.75 | $44.62 | $363.37 |
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North Mohave |
$165.00 | $114.60 | $279.60 | $39.15 | $318.75 | $44.62 | $363.37 |