The Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board has issued its Determination on the Special Rate Discount for eligible community gardens. Based on information supplied by the Water Department and testimony from organizations and citizens, the Board has approved a 100 percent special discount for community gardens effective January 1, 2017.
Read more below about the rate process and how the determination was made.
The ordinance directs the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board (Rate Board) to establish a special discounted stormwater charge, in an amount up to and including 100%, for approved community gardens. As a result, the Board may exempt community gardens from paying a monthly stormwater charge, as long as the gardens meet the criteria in the ordinance.
Six Public Input Hearings have been scheduled as part of the rate setting process. To attend and participate,
The Water Rate Board also holds regular meetings that are open to the public. View the Board Meeting Schedule or notes and agendas from past meetings