The City of Pelham’s annual water and sewer rate adjustment will take effect on October 1, 2025. Rates are updated each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U); this year’s adjustment is 2.24%. Pelham remains committed to providing safe, high-quality water and reliable sewer service for all customers.

Beginning October 1, 2025, trash customers will notice a slight adjustment to the cost of service. The City of Pelham is one of seven cities that make up the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority, which contracts with Amwaste for solid waste collection services. The company’s contract with the Authority includes an annual increase of no more than 5%. 

This year’s adjustment will be 5%, which equates to $1.31 per month for residential customers. Amwaste bases its annual increase on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), which measures changes in the cost of goods and services over time.  

For questions regarding this update, please get in touch with Pelham Water Works at 205.620.6420.

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PELHAM WATER WORKS. IF YOUR WATER WAS SHUT OFF FOR NON-PAYMENT. YOUR PAYMENT HAS TO BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY 3:00PM FOR SAME DAY RECONNECTION.  YOU MUST NOTIFY OUR OFFICE YOU HAVE PROCESSED YOUR PAYMENT.  PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE 205-620-6420, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.