By 1808Delaware
The City of Westerville has announced a 7.8% overall increase in utility rates for 2025, reflecting projected service costs for the year. The adjustment translates to an average increase of $19.61/month for residents, effective January 1. Despite the rise, Westerville’s utility rates remain highly competitive, with residents paying $0.82 on the dollar compared to regional counterparts, thanks to the City’s municipal ownership of utilities.
As a municipally managed utility provider, Westerville retains more control over rate variances than corporate entities, ensuring cost efficiency and service quality for its 40,000 residents and 2,000+ businesses.
Breakdown of 2025 Utility Rate Increases
- Residential Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste
- Collection services, contracted through Rumpke Waste via competitive bidding, will increase to $28/month, a $1.50/month rise.
- Senior rates will increase by $1.42/month, bringing the total to $25.63/month.
- Electric Services
- The average residential electric bill will increase by 9%, driven by changes to the customer charge, energy charge, and winter discount energy charge.
- This reflects rising capacity rates and AEP transmission updates in the energy market.
- Sewer Rates
- Sewer rates will rise by 6.5% (just under $3/month).
- Westerville’s wastewater is primarily treated by the City of Columbus, which is increasing its rates by 6%.
- Water Rates
- Residential water bills will increase by 5%, or about $1.35/month per customer.
- Westerville’s own water supply and treatment system continues to provide some of the most affordable rates in the region.
Maintaining Affordability and Transparency
Westerville’s approach to utility management ensures residents benefit from reliable, high-quality services while maintaining cost control. Rates are established through careful projections and competitive bidding processes, such as for waste collection.
For a detailed comparison of rates across the region, refer to the 2025 Utility Billing Rate Sheet, available on the City of Westerville’s website.
