The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will issue the annual Primacy Fee on the water bills that will be sent out around July 20th, 2026. The primacy fee funds the testing for drinking water contaminants. Meters less than or equal to 1" will pay a primacy fee of $5.28. Meters greater than 1" and less than or equal to 2" will pay a primacy fee of $21.00. Meters greater than 2" and less than or equal to 4" will pay a primacy fee of $102.00. Lastly, meters greater than 4" will pay a primacy fee of $198.00.
