This site will help you protect your hard-earned money, Durham's water reserves, the environment, and our way of life.
For more information on our tiered rates or to get tips on ways to use water more wisely, click one of the buttons above or use the menu to the left. If you'd like to use our rate calculator to determine what your new bill might look like, click here. You’ll need a copy of a previous bill before you get started.
The City of Durham has prepared a Water Shortage Response Plan, as required under NC General Statute 143-355 (I). Rules governing Water Use During Drought and Other Water Emergencies (15A NCAC 02E. 0607) specify items that must be included in this plan.
View the City of Durham Water Shortage Response Plan.