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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 on the residence or business.

The sewer rate is a flat rate of $2.87 per 1,000 gallons of water used.

The water rate is based on a combination of a minimum charge (which is accessed according to meter size) plus a charge for additional water used. The rate for minimum usage is $2.35 per 1,000 gallons, with a charge of $1.80 per 1,000 gallons for all additional usage.

The following table provides a schedule of minimum charges according to meter size:

Most residential services are served by 3/4" meters, which carry a minimum monthly usage of 3,000 gallons per month.

Billing example

Assume a residential customer uses 6,500 gallons per month. The sewer and water charges would be determined as follows:

Sewer

Divide the monthly water used by 1,000.

6,500 gallons/1,000 gallons per billing unit = 6.5

The rate for sewer service is $2.87 per billing unit.

$2.87 * 6.5 billing units = $18.66 for 6,500 gallons used

Water

Subtract the minimum monthly use from the total usage.

6,500 gallon - 3,000 gallons = 3,500 gallons

The first 3,000 gallons are charged at the minimum charge rate of $2.35 per 1,000 gallons.

Additional usage (3,500 gallons) is charged at a base rate of $1.80 per 1,000 gallons.

3,000 gallons/1,000 gallons per billing unit = 3 (at $2.35 minimum charge)

3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 (at $1.80 rate)

$2.35 * 3 Billing Units = $7.05

$1.80 * 3.5 Billing Units = $6.30

Water total = $ 13.35

The total sewer and water bill for this month is:

Sewer = $18.66

Water = $13.35

Total = $32.01

Trash charges

The current cost to our customers is $8.10 per month for curbside service and $5.50 for dumpster service