The Service Availability Charge, also referred to as the minimum monthly bill, is determined by the size of the water service. The overwhelming majority of the services on the system are stardard residential services and they consist of a 5/8"x3/4" water meter. The rates for a standard residential service are as follows:
Monthly Minimum- $12.00
Water Included with Minimum Bill- 2,000 gallons
Charges for water used in excess of 2,000 gallons:
Tier Charge/1,000 gallons
2,000-10,000 gallons $3.50
10,001-20,000 gallons $3.75
20,001-30,000 gallons $4.00
30,001-40,000 gallons $4.50
40,001-50,000 gallons $5.75
50,001-60,000 gallons $6.75
60,001-70,000 gallons $7.75
70,001-100,000 gallons $8.50
All above 100,000 gallons $9.50
Examples of Average Bills
2,000 gallons = $12.00
5,000 gallons = $22.50
10,000 gallons = $40.00
25,000 gallons = $97.50
30,000 gallons = $117.50
60,000 gallons = $287.50
75,000 gallons = $407.50
The average water bill during the off-peak months is for 7,000 gallons ($29.50).
The average water bill during peak or summer months is for 25,000 gallons ($97.50).
