Monett Water and Sewer Rates Rise as Part of Six-Year Plan
Monett water and sewer bills rise on the October 2026 billing cycle under a six-year rate plan, and residents 65 and older can apply for a 50% reduced rate.
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Water and sewer customers in Monett, in Barry County, Missouri, will see an increase on their bills for the October billing cycle, according to the City of Monett’s rate notice. The increase is the scheduled step of a six-year rate structure that the City Council approved on April 10, 2025.
What the new water rates are
The water base rate, which includes the first 1,000 gallons, rises from $20.00 to $22.00 effective Oct. 1, 2026, the notice says. The rate for each block of additional gallons rises by a few cents, as shown in the table below.
| Water rate tier | Current rate | Rate effective Oct. 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate (includes first 1,000 gallons) | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| Next 9,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons | $3.85 | $3.89 |
| Next 90,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons | $3.74 | $3.79 |
| Next 900,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons | $3.63 | $3.67 |
| Next 1,000,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons | $3.52 | $3.56 |
| All over 2,000,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons | $3.34 | $3.38 |
How sewer rates change
The notice says the sewer rate changes from $22.00 to $23.00 per 1,000 gallons for the first 1,000 gallons. The rate for each 1,000 gallons above that changes from $3.14 to $3.21, according to the notice. The notice ties these sewer changes to the October billing cycle and does not give a separate effective date.
Discount for customers 65 and older
Residential customers 65 or older can get a reduced rate of 50% per 1,000 gallons on water, the notice says. The sewer base rate has a 50% reduction for the same group. Customers must apply with the city and show proof of age.
Why the rates are rising
The notice says the increases are intended in part to support wastewater treatment plant improvements and to keep Monett eligible for State Revolving Fund financing. The proposed changes were presented to the City Council at its Jan. 28, 2025, meeting.
Future increases
Per Ordinance No. 9056, incremental rate increases are scheduled each October through 2029, according to the notice. The notice text reviewed for this story does not list the amounts for those later years.
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Questions and answers
- How much are Monett water rates going up in October 2026?
- The water base rate, which includes the first 1,000 gallons, rises from $20.00 to $22.00 effective Oct. 1, 2026. Rates for higher tiers also rise by a few cents per 1,000 gallons, according to the City of Monett's rate notice.
- Is there a senior discount on Monett water and sewer rates?
- Yes. Residential customers 65 or older can get a 50% reduced rate per 1,000 gallons on water and a 50% reduction of the sewer base rate. They must apply with the city and show proof of age, according to the City of Monett's rate notice.
