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Fight against costs: wastewater fees will rise from January 2026!
From January 1, 2026, wastewater fees in Karlsruhe will increase due to general cost increases. Increase details.
Fight against costs: wastewater fees will rise from January 2026!
In the last few days, an important decision has emerged in Karlsruhe: from January 1, 2026, the fees for rainwater and waste water will increase. The local council decided this at its meeting in October in order to respond to increased costs and necessary adjustments. From January 2026, a fee of 2.24 euros per cubic meter of dirty water will be due, which corresponds to an increase of 36 cents compared to previous prices. In the coming year 2027, the fee will then rise to 2.41 euros. The civil engineering department gives several reasons for these adjustments that are of interest to many citizens.
Among other things, previous surpluses must be taken into account, while general cost increases and increased wages mean that further action is required. In addition, the fourth cleaning stage will also be put into operation in 2026, which also contributes to the higher costs. However, compared to other large cities, Karlsruhe remains “very cheap” with an average dirty water fee of 2.88 euros per cubic meter, as reported.
Fees for storm water are also increasing
Not only will the dirty water fees increase, the costs for rainwater will also increase. From January 2026, the fee will be 4.36 euros per ten square meters of sealed area, an increase of 52 cents. In 2027 the fee will be 4.46 euros. These measures aim to further improve the infrastructure in the city of Karlsruhe and to make wastewater disposal sustainable.
Although the increases will be noticeable for many households, the question is how these changes will be reflected in individual budgets. For some this may well be a challenge, while others may appreciate the infrastructure improvements and associated services. It remains to be seen how residents will react to these decisions.
The discussion about sewerage fees also provides an interesting insight into the city's general financial situation. Despite the necessary increases, Karlsruhe remains in a solid position compared to other cities in the country. The citizen should therefore continue to have a good hand in the municipal services that help finance this fee.
At a time when both the cost of living and municipal services are rising, it becomes clear how important transparency and willingness to communicate are in politics. More information about wastewater fees can be found directly on the city website Karlsruhe.de.