Water prices are rising: Bad Dürkheim will soon pay significantly more!

Water prices are rising: Bad Dürkheim will soon pay significantly more!

Water prices are rising in Bad Dürkheim and the surrounding municipalities. According to information from Rhine Palatinate An average household will have to pay between 22 and 54 euros more for water next year. In particular, the average household in Dürkheim will add a good four euros gross per month. Stadtwerke managing director Peter Kistenmacher has announced this information, which refers to the new prices of Dürkheimer Stadtwerke for 2026.

More and more water consumers are having to prepare for higher expenses. This price increase comes at a time when the general increase in costs in Germany is unmistakable. In fact, the Baden-Württemberg State Cartel Authority for Energy and Water has published a current overview of the drinking water prices as of January 1, 2025. 84 water supply companies, which mainly supply large cities and metropolitan areas, fall under the antitrust regulations, according to the report Baden-Württemberg emerges.

Average water prices and price differences

For a four-person household with an annual consumption of 150 cubic meters of water, the average annual cost is 515.95 euros, which corresponds to around 3.44 euros gross per cubic meter. This represents a price increase of 13.49 percent compared to the last survey in March 2023. Significant price differences between the various water suppliers can also be seen. The latest figures show that the most expensive providers, such as Stadtwerke Mühlacker GmbH with 672 euros and Stadtwerke Backnang GmbH with 650.76 euros, differ greatly from cheaper providers, which include Regionalnetze Linzgau GmbH with 341.76 euros and Stadtwerke Bad Herrenalb GmbH with 365.70 euros.

The 2025 water price overview is a helpful tool for consumers who want to keep an eye on their expenses. For more detailed information, the overview is available at www.versorger-bw.de. This means consumers can choose the best options for them in a well-informed manner and prepare for rising costs.

Long-term trend in water prices

But how have water prices in Germany developed over the years? A look at the publication of the price index for water supply fees by the Federal Statistical Office shows a continuous increase since 2000. The index takes into account data from the period from 2020 to 2024, and the access data has been available since December 22, 2025. These numbers, which are from Statista published make it clear that the current price increases are not isolated cases, but are part of a longer trend.

With these developments, consumers in Bad Dürkheim and the surrounding area should prepare well for the coming price increases. If you keep an eye on prices, you may even be able to show a good knack for saving and keeping costs within reasonable limits.