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Water Rates
(All water rates are based per 1,000 gallons)
Inside-City
Lifeline Rate
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
First 6,000 gallons to Minimum
25.54
26.82
6,001 to 9,000
7.49
7.86
9,001 to 12,000
8.57
9.00
12,001 to 20,000
9.64
10.12
20,001 to 50,000
10.70
11.24
Over 50,000
12.84
13.48
5/8 inch to 3/4 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
25.54
26.82
0 to 6,000
4.28
4.49
6,001 to 9,000
7.49
7.86
9,001 to 12,000
8.57
9.00
12,001 to 20,000
9.64
10.12
20,001 to 50,000
10.70
11.24
Over 50,000
12.84
13.48
1 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
63.84
67.03
0 - 4,000
2.76
2.90
4,001 - 10,000
3.32
3.49
10,001 - 25,000
8.28
8.69
Over 25,000
9.38
9.85
1 1/2 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
127.68
134.06
0 to 8,000
2.76
2.90
8,001 to 10,000
3.32
3.49
10,001 to 25,000
8.28
8.69
Over 25,000
9.38
9.85
2 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
204.28
214.49
0 to 13,000
2.76
2.90
13,000 to 25,000
8.28
8.69
Over 25,000
9.38
9.85
Outside-City
Lifeline Rate
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
First 6,000 gallons to Minimum
31.93
33.53
6,001 to 9,000
9.36
9.83
9,001 to 12,000
10.70
11.25
12,001 to 20,000
12.03
12.65
20,001 to 50,000
13.37
14.05
Over 50,000
16.06
16.85
5/8 inch to 3/4 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
31.93
33.53
0 to 6,000
5.36
5.61
6,001 to 9,000
9.36
9.83
9,001 to 12,000
10.70
11.25
12,001 to 20,000
12.03
12.65
20,001 to 50,000
13.37
14.05
Over 50,000
16.06
16.85
1 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
79.80
83.79
0 to 4,000
3.45
3.63
4,001 to 10,000
4.13
4.36
10,001 to 25,000
10.36
10.86
Over 25,000
11.73
12.31
1 1/2 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
159.60
167.58
0 to 8,000
3.45
3.63
8,001 to 10,000
4.16
4.36
10,001 to 25,000
10.36
10.86
Over 25,000
11.73
12.31
2 inch Water Meter
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
255.35
268.11
0 to 13,000
3.45
3.63
13,001 to 25,000
10.36
10.86
Over 25,000
11.73
12.31
Wholesale Water
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Rate per 1,000 gallons
5.54
5.82
Reclaimed Water
October 1, 2020 Rate
October 1, 2021 Rate
Minimum Charge
345.09
362.34
Rate per 1,000 gallons
1.81
1.90
Other Water Charges/Fees
Description
October 1, 2021 Rate
(effective October 1, 2013)
New Account Charge - Normal Hours
40.00
New Account Charge - After Hours**
100.00
New Service - Normal Hours
Meter Cost + 50.00
Reconnect Charge - Normal Hours
40.00
Reconnect Charge - After Hours**
170.00
Customer Requested Outage/Service - Normal Hours
50.00
Customer Requested Outage/Service - After Hours**
100.00
Temporary Water Meter
Deposit - 750.00
Installation - 75.00
Monthly Rental - 100.00
Meter Test Charge
35.00
Tampering Fee
350.00
Water Tap
*
- Service fees established by City Code 86.198
* Actual construction costs plus 10%. Minimum charge of $250.00
** After Hours is consider 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Other Fees
Description
Rate
NSF Check Charge
30.00
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