Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & News: Water Rates in Northwest Chicago’s Suburbs!

While it may not be the most exciting subject to talk about over dinner, water rates are of course all a part of homeownership. (Remember our article about Flood Zones? well, now here is an article about our water supply!)

Our area of course gets its water from Lake Michigan but rates, for various reasons vary between municipalities.

For instance, Chicago’s rate is now $2.01 per 1,000 gallons to the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, which serves seven communities including Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village. But rates to the consumer vary depending on the city and town – Schaumburg for instance charges $5.16 per thousand gallons. In Bartlett, IL the rate is $4.94 per thousand gallons and for Hoffman Estates the rates are lower at $4.38 per thousand gallons.

Based on an average monthly usage of 7,500 gallons per month this means that the average monthly bill for Schaumburg is $38.70, Bartlett at $37.05 and for Hoffman Estates at $32.85.

This great article by the Daily Herald explains the exact details on why the rates vary between cities. Often due to local investment in water infrastructure which is being paid for through levies on the rates and old debts paying for investment made years ago in the network. Definitely worth a read.

If you are looking for a property in the area, researching this information is all part of becoming a more informed buyer!

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

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2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194