This interactive image will help you to understand many parts of your bill. Simply hover over the parts of your bill that you wish to learn more about and information will be displayed near your cursor.
Reading
Represents the meter position at time of reading.
Bill Type
D - Deposit Bill. E - Estimated Bill. F - Final Bill. M - Meter Removal Bill. R - Meter Reading. S - Service Charge Only.
Sewerage and Water Board Charges
Water Usage is the charge for the amount of water used. Water Service Charge is a "Ready to Serve"* charge. City Sales Tax is 2 ½ % of water charges. Sewer Volume Charge is based on the metered water consumption. . 85% for residential customers. . 100% for commercial and industrial customers. Sewer Service Charge is a "Ready to Serve"* charge.
* "Ready to Serve" charges cover the fixed costs of maintaining the treatment plants, pumping stations, and underground pipes.
City of New Orleans Charges
City Sanitation Charge is a charge for garbage collections. Contact The City of New Orleans Treasury Bureau by visiting the link found on the bottom of this page.
