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Water Treatment Operating Cost Calculator

Estimate annual water, reject water, energy, filters, chemicals and service cost.

Project inputs

Change the assumptions to explore an early planning scenario.

Planning result

Enter your assumptions

  • Water and sewer
  • Energy
  • Filters, chemicals and service
  • Estimated annual operating cost

How to use this result

Use measured flow and actual waste ratios where possible.

Units

Keep volume and energy units consistent.

Water safety

Operating cost does not determine treatment effectiveness.

Important: Costs, utility rates, permits, inspections, environmental duties, health requirements, safety rules and equipment standards vary by country, province or state, municipality, building use, equipment type and project scope. Qualified local professionals and the authority having jurisdiction must determine what applies. Water appearance, taste or a single test result cannot establish safety. Treatment must be selected from appropriate testing, intended use, local health requirements and qualified professional review. This site does not diagnose contamination or certify water as safe.