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Cleveland Water 1201 Lakeside Avenue • Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216.664.3130 | clevelandwater.com
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Discount Programs
Homestead Program
Cleveland Water’s Homestead Program offers a
lower fixed charge and consumption rate. To qualify,
customers must meet the following criteria:
• Be 65 years or older, or totally and permanently
disabled;
• Own and live at the property; and
• Have a total household income of $33,500 or less.
Once enrolled, your program eligibility period is good
for 3 years, after which a renewal application is required.
Applications and more information are available at
clevelandwater.com or by calling 216.664.3130.
Water Affordability Program
The Affordability Program administered by CHN Housing
Partners offers a 40% discount on both the fixed and
consumption charge. To qualify, customers must:
• Own and live at the applying service address; and
• Have a total household income at or below current
income guidelines.
CHN Housing Partners also offers a variety of services
and programs to help lower utility-related costs
and assists residents in paying past due utility bills,
establishing reasonable payment plans, and avoiding
service interruptions. For income guidelines, questions,
or an application, visit chnhousingpartners.org or
call 216.774.2349.
Billing Made Simple
We know you work hard for your money. Your monthly bill is designed to make it easier for you to understand where your dollars are going.
Bill Sections:
1 Account Details: This is where you can find important information about your account, such as account number, the address where service is provided, and the date your bill is due.
2 Usage Comparison: See how your current water consumption compares to previous bill periods.
3 Important Messages About Your Service: Here is where you find important messages from Cleveland Water about your water service.
4 Current Charge Details: This section details your Cleveland Water charges which include your fixed and consumption charges.
5 Breakdown of Billing Services: If Cleveland Water bills for your local community, here is where you will find details of your local charges (e.g. waste collection). If you have questions on these items, please contact your local municipality.
Online: Log on to your account at ClevelandWater.com to make a one-time payment or set up recurring payments
In Person: Visit the Carl B. Stokes Public Utilities Building 1201 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
By Phone: Call our 24-hour Automated Phone Payment System at 216.446.6834
By Mail: Mail payments to the Cleveland Division of Water P.O. Box 94540 Cleveland, Ohio 44101-4540
Payment Options:
New Water Rate for 2019
Cleveland Water’s rates allow us to make necessary and critical improvements to guarantee a reliable supply of safe, high quality drinking water. These improvements include modernizing our water treatment plants and repairing and replacing the buried infrastructure in our distribution system. After three years of no rate increases, consumption rates will change in 2019.
Cleveland Water Rates Have Two Components
The fixed charge is based on the size of the water meter at your home or business. Most residential customers have a meter measuring between five-eighths of an inch and one inch. This charge will remain the same.
The consumption charge is based on the amount of water you use, which is measured in thousand cubic feet (1 MCF = 7,480 gallons of water). The rate for your consumption charge is determined by the distance and elevation of your property from Lake Erie.
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MONTHLY CONSUMPTION CHARGE 2018 2019
City of Cleveland
0 to .2 MCF $19.26 $20.57
Additional MCFs $32.74 $34.97
Homestead - All MCFs $12.52 $13.37
Low and 1st High Service Suburbs
0 to .2 MCF $25.04 $26.74
Additional MCFs $42.56 $45.45
Homestead - All MCFs $16.27 $17.38
2nd High Service Suburbs
0 to .2 MCF $30.82 $32.92
Additional MCFs $52.39 $55.95
Homestead - All MCFs $20.03 $21.39
3rd High Service Suburbs
0 to .2 MCF $35.63 $38.05
Additional MCFs $60.57 $64.69
Homestead - All MCFs $23.16 $24.74
Here’s what the difference will look like on your bill for an average monthly water use of 0.6 MCF:
Service Area 2018 2019 Difference
City of Cleveland $25.95 $27.10 $1.15
Low/1st High $31.03 $32.53 $1.50
2nd High $36.12 $37.96 $1.84
3rd High $40.35 $42.49 $2.13