UTILITY RATES

Water & Sewer Charges - Effective February 1, 2012

Water and sewer charges are based on the amount of water used each month, measured by a meter on 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" meter, which corresponds to the the minimum monthly usage of 3,000 gallons per month.

Minimum monthly water and sewer charges according to meter size:

BILLING EXAMPLE

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

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 $7.98. 
  The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $2.28 per thousand gallons:
  First 3,000 gallons = $7.98
  Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 * $2.28 = $7.98
  
  
• Water total:
  $7.98 + $7.98 = $15.96

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 $12.45. 
  The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $4.15 per thousand gallons:
  First 3,000 gallons = $12.45
  Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 * $4.15 = $14.52
  
  
• Sewer total:
  $12.45 + $14.52 = $26.97

Total water and sewer bill for the month:

Sewer = $26.97
Water = $15.96
Total = $42.93

Trash Charges

The current trash cost is $14.00 per month for curbside service and $7.90 per month for dumpster service.  The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.