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Water Rates
Monthly Volumetric Rate
The Volumetric Rate is defined as the rate charged on each 1,000 gallons (or fraction thereof) of water meteredin any given billing period. There is hereby established the following Volumetric Charge for all consumers and users of the municipal water system, except those more specifically provided for herein, upon the number of gallons of water used per month as determined by the meter of the system:
| Service Type | 0 to 4,000 gallons | 4,001 to 40,000 gallons | > 40,000 gallons |
| Residential | $3.74 per 1,000 gallons | $4.68 per 1,000 gallons | $5.84 per 1,000 gallons |
| Service Type | 0 to 2,000 gallons | > 2,000 gallons | |
| Commercial | $4.63 per 1,000 gallons | $ 5.79 per 1,000 gallons | |
Minimum Monthly Charge
There shall be a minimum charge each month, or fraction thereof, that water is available for use. The rates shall apply unless changed or altered by ordinance. The minimum charge shall depend on the size of the connection, and the minimum price per month shall be as follows:
| Rates inside City Limits* | |
|---|---|
| Meter Size | Rate |
| 5/8" | $25.00 |
| 1" | 35.00 |
| 1 - 1/4" | 40.00 |
| 1 - 1/2" | 45.00 |
| 2" | 72.50 |
| 3" | 275.00 |
| 4" | 350.00 |
| 6" | 525.00 |
*Fees for service outside the City Limits shall be increased by a multiplier of 1.15 times.
Bulk Water Sales - bulk water sale $20 per 1000 gallons with a minimum fee of $5 for 250 gallons or less. fractional quantities shall be prorated at $0.02 per gallon.
Water Connection Fees
Each building or residence will be classified as a separate connection.
WATER METER INSTALLATION CHARGE:
3/4 METER - $425
1" METER - $475
The above fee includes the cost of tapping the water main and furnishing and installing water meter and curb cock at a standard location.
