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How much does water in Birmingham cost compared to other Alabama cities? - AL.com

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How much does water in Birmingham cost compared to other Alabama cities? - al.com

Birmingham Water Works (BWWB) customers spent more on showers, washing the car, and watering the lawn than seven of Alabama’s ten largest cities in 2023, but spent less than water customers in Montgomery, according to the cities’ billing information.

A customer using 4,000 gallons of water each month – the amount most frequently cited by Alabama water systems as the average monthly residential use in 2022, will pay around $30 for their water bill according to the BWWB website.

Below is a breakdown of water prices in the 10 largest cities in Alabama.

In Birmingham, which is now Alabama’s fourth largest city by population, 4,000 gallons of water will cost $30.44, according to the Birmingham Water Works website.

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