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

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

Huntsville water customers spent less on showers, washing the car, and watering the lawn than seven of Alabama’s ten largest cities in 2023, only spending more than water customers in Tuscaloosa and Dothan, 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 $18 for their water bill according to the Huntsville utilities website.

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

In Huntsville, now Alabama’s biggest city by population, 4,000 gallons of water will cost $18.04, according to the Huntsville Utilities website.

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