Pursuant to Ordinance No. O-29-22, the monthly water rates or charges to be charged by the city for treated water furnished to its consumers in the city shall be as follows:
The minimum monthly charge for the first 2,000 gallons shall be based on the size of the meter as follows
Meter Size | Old Rate | New Rate |
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| Three-fourths-inch to one-inch | $7.25 | $14.86 |
| Three-fourths to one-inch sprinkler | $11.34 | $19.86 |
| One and one-half-inch | $16.82 | $26.15 |
| Two-inch | $22.81 | $33.22 |
| Three-inch | $48.07 | $63.02 |
| Four-inch | $73.27 | $92.76 |
| Six-inch | $234.24 | $282.70 |
| Eight-inch | $338.69 | $405.95 |
Usage and wastewater rates and charges shall be as follows:
Residential
| Description | Old Rate | New Rate |
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| Usage | From 2,000 gallons to 6,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $6.66 | $6.69 |
| After 6,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $6.66 | $8.37 |
| After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $8.15 | $10.46 |
| Sprinkler rates same as above. |
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| Wastewater* | First 2,000 gallons, minimum charge, base charge | $8.72 | $18.95 |
| After 2,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $4.15 | $6.45 |
| Non-consumers of city water, per month | $39.95 | $49.95 |
*Rates for residential wastewater service will be calculated based on average winter usage. The winter period shall be between December 1 and March 31. If a user was not a customer for the entire previous winter period, the average monthly water usage will be the citywide average winter usage for all residential users. Averages will be recalculated on May 1 of every year.
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Commercial
| Description | Old Rate | New Rate |
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| Usage | From 2,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $7.11 | $7.15 |
| After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $8.48 | $8.93 |
| Sprinkler: Up to 6,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $6.69 |
| Sprinkler: From 6,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $8.37 |
| Sprinkler: After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $10.46 |
| Wastewater* | 0 to 2,000 gallons | $34.65 | $46.60 |
| After 2,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $4.20 | $6.50 |
*Over-strength charges. Commercial users shall pay $0.84 per mg/I of TSS, BOD, ammonia, or oil and grease over the maximum concentration of 250 mg/I of TSS or BOD, 30mg/l of ammonia (N), or 200 mg/I of oil and grease.
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Multifamily (houses, dwellings, or buildings designed to house two or more families or units shall unless each unit is separately metered)
| Description | Old Rate | New Rate |
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| Usage | From 2,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $7.11 | $7.15 |
| After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $8.48 | $8.93 |
| Sprinkler: Up to 6,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $6.69 |
| Sprinkler: From 6,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $8.37 |
| Sprinkler: After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $10.46 |
| Wastewater | 0 to 2,000 gallons | $34.65 | $46.60 |
| After 2,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $4.20 | $6.50 |
Industrial
| Description | Old Rate | New Rate |
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| Usage | From 2,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $7.11 | $7.15 |
| After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $8.48 | $8.93 |
| Sprinkler: Up to 6,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $6.69 |
| Sprinkler: From 6,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $8.37 |
| Sprinkler: After 20,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | -- | $10.46 |
| Wastewater* | 0 to 2,000 gallons, minimum charge, base charge | $34.65 | $46.60 |
| After 2,000 gallons; per 1,000 gallons | $4.20 | $6.50 |
| Raw water; per 1,000 gallons | $0.68 | $0.89 |
*Over-strength charges. Commercial users shall pay $0.84 per mg/I of TSS, BOD, ammonia, or oil and grease over the maximum concentration of 250 mg/I of TSS or BOD, 30mg/l of ammonia (N), or 200 mg/I of oil and grease.
Other rates and changes:
- Late Charge. A late charge of ten percent will be assessed for an account that has not been paid in full within 20 days from the billing date.
- Disconnection Charge. If any consumer of utility services furnished by the city does not pay the rates and charges within 20 days following the billing date, the city shall have the authority to disconnect or terminate or cause to be disconnected or terminate all utility services furnished to such consumer. A disconnection fee of $50.00 shall be assessed to the consumer, if not paid by 5:00 pm on the cutoff date listed on the cutoff notice. This is in addition to any past-due amounts owed on the utility account.
- After Hours Reconnection Charge. If any consumer requests their services be reinstated after business hours, holidays, and weekends an additional reconnection charge of $50.00 will be collected.
- Meter Replacement Fee and Sewer Surcharge. The meter replacement fee and sewer surcharge is being omitted effective April 1, 2023.
The information contained on this page is intended to be a summary of Ordinance No. O-29-22. Please click here to view the city ordinance.
Trash Rate Changes
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