FY2011 Rate Structure:
Fee changes take effect July 1, 2010 and the rate increase takes effect after the first bill in Fiscal Year 2011.
Water Use Rates:
Water use is billed on an increasing block rate structure - the more water that is used the more expensive it gets. This type of rate structure is designed to promote water conservation.
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Billing Frequency
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Base Usage Period
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Tier
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Usage in Period
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Price per thousand gallons
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| Monthly |
One Month
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I
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1,000 to 4,000
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$5.40 (increased from $5.20)
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II
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4,001 to 8,000
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$6.50 (increased from $6.50)
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III
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8,001 or greater
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$9.20 (increased from $8.95)
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| Quarterly |
Three Months
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I
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1,000 to 12,000
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$5.40 (increased from $5.20)
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II
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12,001 to 24,000
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$6.50 (increased from $6.35)
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III
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24,001 or greater
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$9.20 (increased from $8.95)
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| Semi-annually |
Six Months
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I
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1,000 to 24,000
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$5.40 (increased from $5.20)
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II
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24,001 to 48,000
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$6.50 (increased from $6.35)
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III
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48,001 or greater
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$9.20 (increased from $8.95)
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Calculating the amount of your bill is accomplished by working your way through the tiers. For example, if you are a quarterly customer and used 50,000 gallons in three months then you would be charged for 12,000 gallons at $5.40 per thousand, 12,000 gallons at $6.50 per thousand and 26,000 gallons at $9.20 per thousand.
Connection Fees:
Each new connection to the water system is charged a connection fee of $1,000, increased from $800.
Shut-Off Fees for Non-Payment of Water Bills:
If water is turned off for non-payment then the following fees will be charged to turn it back on:
- During normal business hours: $100 (increased from $75)
- Outside normal business hours: $200 (increased from $150)
