The rates are designed to cover all of the water and wastewater utilities' costs related to operations (treatment, storage, pumpage, and distribution/collection systems) and capital projects related to water quality, city growth, and regulatory requirements.
The rate structure consists of service and volumetric charges. The water and wastewater service charges are based on water meter size to reflect the demand placed on the utilities. The water, wastewater, and infrastructure volumetric charges are based on water consumption and are designed to encourage conservation. The infrastructure charges are for the capital replacement of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Minimum charges equal to the service charges apply to the water and wastewater portions of the bill.
For multi-unit residential properties where the ratio of the number of dwelling units to the number of meters is four or less, the rates under multi-unit residential property section (A) apply. For multi-unit residential properties where the ratio of the number of dwelling units to the number of meters is greater than four, the rates under multi-unit residential property section (B) apply.
For individually-metered condominiums with separate irrigation services, there is no service charge for the irrigation service and the second block water, wastewater and infrastructure residential volumetric rates apply for the irrigation service.
These rates are effective January 1, 2012.
Volumetric Charges
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Residential |
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($ per 100 cu. ft. per month) |
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Usage (cu. ft.) |
Water |
Wastewater |
Infrastructure |
Total |
| First 600 |
$2.540 |
$1.350 |
$0.896 |
$4.786 |
| Next 600 |
$2.830 |
$1.510 |
$0.896 |
$5.236 |
| Over 1,200 |
$3.724 |
$1.980 |
$0.896 |
$6.600 |
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Multi-Unit Residential Property |
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($ per 100 cu. ft. per month) |
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| A) Ratio of dwelling units to meters is less than or equal to four |
| Usage (cu. ft.) |
Water |
Wastewater |
Infrastructure |
Total |
| First 600 |
$2.540 |
$1.350 |
$0.896 |
$4.786 |
| Next 600 |
$2.830 |
$1.510 |
$0.896 |
$5.236 |
| Over 1,200 |
$3.724 |
$1.980 |
$0.896 |
$6.600 |
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| B) Ratio of dwelling units to meters is greater than four |
| Usage (cu. ft.) |
Water |
Wastewater |
Infrastructure |
Total |
| First 1,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$1.225 |
$5.121 |
| Next 2,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$0.774 |
$4.670 |
| Next 10,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$0.725 |
$4.621 |
| Over 13,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$0.636 |
$4.532 |
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Commercial |
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($ per 100 cu. ft. per month) |
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| Usage (cu. ft.) |
Water |
Wastewater |
Infrastructure |
Total |
| First 1,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$1.225 |
$5.121 |
| Next 2,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$0.774 |
$4.670 |
| Next 10,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$0.725 |
$4.621 |
| Over 13,000 |
$2.139 |
$1.757 |
$0.636 |
$4.532 |
| * Note: Additional surcharges may be applied to commercial wastewater that exceed specific chemical limits. |
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Service Charges |
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(per meter per month) |
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Multi-Unit |
Multi-Unit |
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Residential |
Residential |
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| Meter Size |
Residential |
(A) |
(B) |
Commercial |
| 5/8" |
$15.30 |
$15.30 |
$40.44 |
$40.44 |
| 3/4" |
$22.96 |
$22.96 |
$60.66 |
$60.66 |
| 1" |
$45.90 |
$45.90 |
$121.32 |
$121.32 |
| 1 1/2" |
$91.80 |
$91.80 |
$242.64 |
$242.64 |
| 2" |
$153.00 |
$153.00 |
$404.40 |
$404.40 |
| 3" |
n/a |
n/a |
$930.12 |
$930.12 |
| 4" |
n/a |
n/a |
$1,658.04 |
$1,658.04 |
| 6" |
n/a |
n/a |
$3,720.48 |
$3,720.48 |
| 8" |
n/a |
n/a |
$6,632.16 |
$6,632.16 |
| 10" |
n/a |
n/a |
$10,352.64 |
$10,352.64 |
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Service charges are 50% water and 50% wastewater. |
2011 Water and Wastewater Utility Rates