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1. What are the water rates?

The monthly rates or charges for services furnished by the water works system of the City shall be as follows (Ordinance No. 3594 approved by City Council September 17, 2019 and effective October 1, 2019):

Monthly rate minimum (first 2,000 gallons of water or less, all meter sizes): $21.99 per unit, plus any applicable oversize meter charges

• 2,001 – 10,000 gallons: minimum rate plus $6.01 per 1,000 gallons
• 10,000 – 20,000 gallons: minimum rate plus $6.73 per 1,000 gallons
• 20,001 gallons and over: minimum rate plus $7.01 per 1,000 gallons

For duplexes, triplexes, quadraplexes, apartment houses or any multi-family dwelling, a minimum of $21.99 will be charged for each unit regardless of whether it is located in a single family residence, duplex, apartment house or combination thereof.

2. What are the water sewer rates?

The monthly rate or charges for services furnished by the Sanitary Sewer System of the City are below.

a) For private residences occupied by one family, the sewer service charge shall be as follows:

• 0 to 2,000 gallons of water used: $22.99 minimum sewer service charge
• 2,000 to 10,000 gallons of water used: $3.12 per 1,000 gallons sewer service charge

b) For duplexes, apartment houses or any multi-family dwelling, the sewer charge for each living unit shall be as follows:

• 0 to 2,000 gallons of water used: $22.99 minimum sewer service charge
• 2,000 - 10,000 gallons of water used: $3.12 per 1,000 gallons
• Over 10,000 gallons of water used: $4.23 per 1,000 gallons

c) For each business, commercial and industrial establishment, the sewer service charge shall be as follows:

• 0 to 2,000 gallons of water used: $22.99 minimum sewer service charge
• 2,000 - 10,000 gallons of water used: $3.12 per 1,000 gallons
• Over 10,000 gallons of water used: $4.23 per 1,000 gallons

3. What are the oversized water meter rates?

• 5/8- or 3/4-inch meter: no additional charge
• 1-inch meter: $8.79 per meter per month
• 1 1/2-inch meter: $17.59 per meter per month
• 2-inch meter: $41.68 per meter per month
• 3-inch meter: $219.48 per meter per month
• 4-inch meter: $284.32 per meter per month
• 6-inch meter: $438.91 per meter per month
• 8-inch meter: $614.49 per meter per month

Meters connected solely for fire protection systems shall be charged the monthly minimum rate established for 3/4 inch meters, in addition to volume usage charges, regardless of the actual meter size.

4. When is my payment due?

Each monthly bill is due 15 days from the billing date. The 10% penalty for late payment accrues from the balance due 25 days after the billing date. After 60 days, the account is subject to disconnection. An after-hours payment drop box is located at City Hall for residents’ convenience.