What is the Residental Rate Increase? Residential customers with average water use will see no increase. This is because the rate for the first three tiers and the “ready-to-serve” fee will not change. The fourth tier will increase by 5%, from $3.94 per hundred cubic feet (ccf) to $4.14 per ccf.
Understanding Your Bill - Fee Structure: Residential drinking water rates have two parts. The first part is a flat “ready-to-serve” fee. This term means that the water is ready for you to use at any time. The second part of the rate is a consumption charge with four tiers. You are charged more per unit of water as your use increases. The purpose of the fourth tier increase is to ensure that customers who use the most water pay their fair share of costs. The increase in your total water bill will depend on how much of your water use is in the fourth tier. To learn more about how your bill is structured visit our price structure page.
It Pays to Save: You can save money by using water wisely indoors and out. The City provides incentives and education to help customers save water. For more information on ways to save, call Public Works at (360) 753-8588.
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