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:

Meter Size Minimum Usage Minimum Water Charge Minimum Sewer Charge
3/4" 3,000 gallons $7.98 $12.45
1" 6,000 gallons $15.96 $24.90
1 1/2" 10,000 gallons $26.60 $41.50
2" 20,000 gallons $53.20 $83.00
3" 45,000 gallons $119.70 $186.75
4" 80,000 gallons $212.80 $332.00
6" 180,000 gallons $478.80 $747.00
8" 240,000 gallons $638.40 $996.00

Water usage beyond the minimum is charged at $2.28 per thousand gallons.

Sewer usage beyond the minimum is charged at $4.15 per thousand gallons.

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.