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Water Rates and Bill Calculations
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 standard 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 – $35.47 (Before January 1, 2026)
Monthly Minimum – $37.87 (After January 1, 2026)
Water Included with Minimum Bill – Zero Gallons
Charges for water used are as follows:
Examples of Average Bills
Before 01-01-2026
2,000 gallons = $45.67
5,000 gallons = $60.67
10,000 gallons = $86.47
25,000 gallons = $177.97
30,000 gallons = $212.97
The average water bill during the off-peak months is for 7,000 gallons ($71.17).
The average water bill during peak or summer months is for 25,000 gallons ($177.97).
How To Calculate A Bill (After 01-01-2026)
If the meter readings show a usage of 37,480 gallons,
the bill would be calculated as follows:
Tier | Charge/1,000 Gallons - Before 1/1/2026 | Charge/1,000 Gallons - After 01/01/2026 |
|---|---|---|
1-10,000 gallons | 5.10 | 5.76 |
10,001-20,000 gallons | 5.65 | 6.10 |
20,001 - 50,000 gallons | 7.00 | 7.50 |
50,001 - 70,000 gallons | 7.70 | 8.00 |
70,001-100,000 gallons | 9.50 | 9.50 |
100,001 gallons plus | 10.50 | 10.50 |
Usage | Rates |
|---|---|
1. Monthly minimum | $37.87 |
2. Usage between 1-10,000 gal is $5.76/1,000 (10 x 5.76) | $57.60 |
3. Usage between 10,001-20,000 is $6.10/1000 (10 x 6.10) | $61.00 |
4. Usage between 20,001-50,000 is $7.50/1,000 (17.48 x 7.50) | $131.10 |
5. Total bill is the sum of all the above | = $287.57 |
After 01-01-2026
2,000 gallons = $49.39
5,000 gallons = $66.67
10,000 gallons = $95.47
25,000 gallons = $186.97
30,000 gallons = $221.97
Note: Calculation total does not reflect senior or disabled discount, if applicable.