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 | $14.17 | $17.86 |
1 inch | 6,000 gallons | $28.33 | $35.71 |
1 1/2 inches | 10,000 gallons | $47.22 | $59.52 |
2 inches | 20,000 gallons | $94.43 | $119.04 |
3 inches | 45,000 gallons | $212.48 | $267.84 |
4 inches | 80,000 gallons | $377.74 | $476.16 |
6 inches | 180,000 gallons |
$849.91 | $1,071.35 |
8 inches | 240,000 gallons | $1,133.21 | $1,428.47 |
Additional Charges
- Water usage beyond the minimum is charged at $4.31 per thousand gallons.
- Sewer usage beyond the minimum is charged at $5.95 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 $14.17.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $4.31 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $14.17
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $4.31 = $15.09
- Water total: $14.17 + $15.09 = $29.26
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 $17.86.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $5.95 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $17.86
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $5.95 = $20.83
- Sewer total: $17.86 + $20.83 = $38.69
Total Bill
Total water and sewer bill for the month:
Sewer = $38.69
Water = $29.26
Total = $67.95
Trash Charges
The current trash cost is $13.14 per month for curbside service and $7.45 per month for dumpster service. The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.