The Average Monthly Water Bill in Mississippi

According to the Mississippi State Conservation Center, the average household in the state of Mississippi uses around 100 gallons of water per day. This is calculated by averaging the amount of water used by each household in the state. Most households typically use more water in the summer because of lawn watering, swimming pools and car washing. You can calculate how much water your use per day by dividing the total number of gallons used in your billing cycle by the days in your billing period.

According to the City of Aldermen, as of 2011, the average monthly bill for Mississippi residents is between $14 and $30 per month with an average use of between 3,500 and 5,500 gallons of water used per household per month. The rates vary by city and will fluctuate with price increases, amount of water used and any fees associated with a particular source of water. Most cities in the state charge about one to three cents per gallon.

The average cost of water is calculated by a variety of factors. The base cost of the water alone is not the only cost associated with a water bill. Some cities charge a base fee, regardless of how much water you actually consumed. Some cities charge an additional fee if you use over the average amount of water allocated to each household. Some cities may also charge a usage fee, and if the city has to pull in water from another city, the fees are likely to be greater.

Water bills in Mississippi will vary from month to month. These variations are caused by changes in the amount of water used, the fluctuating cost of water and the time of year. Most people use more water during the warmer months trying to keep cool and keep gardens and lawns watered. Some cities charge different rates at different parts of the year to air in water conservation.