MSD Residential Bill Charges

• Wastewater Service Charge– this is a fixed fee for the maintenance and operation of MSD’s five water quality treatment centers, which process and treat wastewater..
• Wastewater Volume Charge– this charge is based on water consumption as measured on the Louisville Water meter. A volume rate per 1,000 gallons or CON (Consumption) is the unit of measurement.
• Stormwater/Drainage Charge– this fee covers Stormwater, Drainage and Flood Protection Services for the benefit of the entire community. The residential charge is based on one ESU (Equivalent Service Unit), which equals 2,500 square feet of impervious surface—areas such as rooftops and driveways that do not allow water to absorb into the ground.
• EPA Consent Decree Surcharge
  An EPA Consent Decree Surcharge allows for sewer system infrastructure changes necessary to reduce overflow and improve the quality of our local waterways.