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 $14.89 per month for curbside service and $8.42 per month for dumpster service. The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.