Research & tools
Water Cost Research & Savings Tools
Understand your utility costs, explore the evidence, and prepare a property-specific savings review.
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Water Rates & Pricing
Explore U.S. water rates
Selected tariffs from 7 cities, with comparable 2020 history where verified. Shading means a reviewed city is available; it does not represent a statewide rate.
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State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 generalized boundaries.
Browse all 7 cities as a list
- New York, NY $18.53 / 1,000 gallons
- Philadelphia, PA $18.13 / 1,000 gallons
- Boston, MA $18.30 / 1,000 gallons
- Charlotte, NC $14.08 / 1,000 gallons
- Houston, TX $21.14 / 1,000 gallons
- Atlanta, GA $16.47 / 1,000 gallons
- Indianapolis, IN $11.42 / 1,000 gallons
Selected volumetric tariffs only. Customer classes, tiers, and excluded charges differ; use the full report and applicable utility tariff before comparing properties.
Savings & ROI Tools
- Calculator
Commercial-building savings & ROI calculator
Model annual savings, valve-cost payback, and potential capitalized value using your building’s bill.
- Calculator
NYC water-rate impact calculator
Model FY2027 rate exposure and the reduction needed to offset the increase.
Evidence & Technical Guides
- Technical guide
Entrained air and commercial water meters
What controlled research establishes, how meter technologies differ, and how to investigate a high bill.
Local Analysis
- Report
NYC water rates and rent-stabilized buildings
Separate the adopted water-rate increase from the rent guideline and review property-specific economics.
Industry Applications
- Industry guide
Hotels
Water-cost reviews for guest rooms, kitchens, laundry, and common areas.
- Industry guide
Multifamily
Owner-paid utility costs, building infrastructure, and operating budgets.
- Industry guide
Hospitals
Water-cost opportunities with patient operations and sensitive equipment in view.
- Industry guide
Manufacturing
Review the main service line alongside production and process demand.
- Industry guide
Agriculture
Assess billed supply, irrigation patterns, and seasonal operations.
- Industry guide
Commercial laundry
Understand high-volume wash demand and water-and-sewer expenses.
- Industry guide
Malls & shopping centers
Review common areas, tenant demand, cooling, and food service.
- Industry guide
Commercial buildings
Build a baseline for office, mixed-use, retail, and institutional properties.
How we use evidence
Flumera publishes this library to support commercial property reviews. Rate reports identify the utility, tariff basis, effective date, and original source. Technical guides distinguish independent research from property-specific findings. Calculators show scenarios, not measured results.
Each report carries its own publication and update dates. Tariff verification dates remain attached to the underlying data.
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