Utility Rates
Water & Sewer Charges
Water and sewer charges are based on the amount of water used each month, measured by a meter at the residence or business. Rates are based on a combination of minimum charges (which are assessed according to meter size), plus charges for additional water and sewer used beyond the minimum. Most residential accounts are serviced by a 3/4 inch meter, which corresponds to the minimum monthly usage of 3,000 gallons per month.
Minimum Monthly Water & Sewer Charges According to Meter Size
Meter Size | Minimum Usage | Minimum Water Charge | Minimum Sewer Charge |
---|---|---|---|
3/4 inch | 3,000 gallons | $15.51 | $18.48 |
1 inch | 6,000 gallons | $31.02 | $36.96 |
1 1/2 inches | 10,000 gallons | $51.70 | $61.60 |
2 inches | 20,000 gallons | $103.40 | $123.20 |
3 inches | 45,000 gallons | $232.65 | $277.20 |
4 inches | 80,000 gallons | $413.60 | $492.80 |
6 inches | 180,000 gallons |
$930.60 | $1,108.80 |
8 inches | 240,000 gallons | $1,240.80 | $1,478.40 |
Additional Charges
- Water usage beyond the minimum is charged at $4.74 per thousand gallons.
- Sewer usage beyond the minimum is charged at $6.16 per thousand gallons.
Billing Example
Assume that a residential customer uses 6,500 gallons per month.
Water
- Subtract the minimum monthly use from the total usage:
- 6,500 gallons - 3,000 gallons = 3,500 gallons
- The first 3,000 gallons are charged at the minimum charge rate of $15.51.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $4.74 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $15.51
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $4.74 = $16.59
- Water total: $15.51 + $16.59 = $32.10
Sewer
- Subtract the minimum monthly use from the total usage:
- 6,500 gallons - 3,000 gallons = 3,500 gallons
- The first 3,000 gallons are charged at the minimum charge rate of $18.48.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $6.08 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $18.48
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $6.16 = $21.56
- Sewer total: $18.48 + $21.56 = $40.04
Total Bill
Total water and sewer bill for the month:
Sewer = $40.04
Water = $32.10
Total = $72.14
Trash Charges
The current trash cost is $14.30 per month for curbside service and $8.10 per month for dumpster service. The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.