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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 | $12.65 | $16.32 |
1 inch | 6,000 gallons | $25.30 | $32.64 |
1 1/2 inches | 10,000 gallons | $42.16 | $54.40 |
2 inches | 20,000 gallons | $84.33 | $108.81 |
3 inches | 45,000 gallons | $189.73 | $244.82 |
4 inches | 80,000 gallons | $337.30 | $435.82 |
6 inches | 180,000 gallons |
$758.93 | $979.28 |
8 inches | 240,000 gallons | $1,011.91 | $1,305.71 |
Additional Charges
- Water usage beyond the minimum is charged at $3.86 per thousand gallons.
- Sewer usage beyond the minimum is charged at $5.44 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 $12.65.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $3.86 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $12.65
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $3.86 = $13.51
- Water total: $12.65 + $13.51 = $26.16
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 $16.32.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $5.44 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $16.32
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $5.44 = $19.04
- Sewer total: $16.32 + $19.04 = $35.36
Total Bill
Total water and sewer bill for the month:
Sewer = $35.36
Water = $26.16
Total = $61.52
Trash Charges
The current trash cost is $12.35 per month for curbside service and $7.00 per month for dumpster service. The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.