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 | $14.76 | $18.24 |
1 inch | 6,000 gallons | $29.52 | $36.48 |
1 1/2 inches | 10,000 gallons | $49.20 | $60.80 |
2 inches | 20,000 gallons | $98.40 | $121.60 |
3 inches | 45,000 gallons | $221.40 | $273.60 |
4 inches | 80,000 gallons | $393.60 | $486.40 |
6 inches | 180,000 gallons |
$885.60 | $1,094.40 |
8 inches | 240,000 gallons | $1,180.80 | $1,459.20 |
Additional Charges
- Water usage beyond the minimum is charged at $4.50 per thousand gallons.
- Sewer usage beyond the minimum is charged at $6.08 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 $14.76.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $4.50 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $14.76
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $4.50 = $15.75
- Water total: $14.76 + $15.75 = $30.51
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 $18.24.
- The usage beyond the minimum (3,500 gallons) is charged at $6.08 per thousand gallons:
- First 3,000 gallons = $18.24
- Remaining 3,500 gallons/1,000 = 3.5 x $6.08 = $21.28
- Sewer total: $18.24 + $21.28 = $39.52
Total Bill
Total water and sewer bill for the month:
Sewer = $39.52
Water = $30.51
Total = $70.03
Trash Charges
The current trash cost is $13.14 per month for curbside service and $7.45 per month for dumpster service. The appropriate trash charge will be added to the monthly water and sewer bill.