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 $16.29 $18.72
1 inch 6,000 gallons $32.58 $37.44
1 1/2 inches 10,000 gallons $54.30 $62.40
2 inches 20,000 gallons $108.60 $124.80
3 inches 45,000 gallons $244.35 $280.80
4 inches 80,000 gallons $434.40 $499.20
6 inches 180,000 gallons
 $977.40 $1,123.20
8 inches 240,000 gallons $1,303.20 $1,497.60

Additional Charges

  • Water usage beyond the minimum is charged at $4.98 per thousand gallons.
  • Sewer usage beyond the minimum is charged at $6.24 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 $16.29.
  • The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $4.98 per thousand gallons:
    • First 3,000 gallons = $16.29
    • Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $4.98 = $17.43
  • Water total: $16.29 + $17.43 = $33.72

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 $18.72.
  • The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $6.24 per thousand gallons:
    • First 3,000 gallons = $18.72
    • Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $6.24 = $21.84
  • Sewer total: $18.72 + $21.84 = $40.56

Total Bill

Total water and sewer bill for the month:

Sewer = $40.56

Water = $33.72

Total = $74.28

Trash Charges

The current trash cost is $14.30 per month for curbside service and $8.10 per month for dumpster service. The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.