The Water Service charge on your bill is calculated from your connection size. As long as the meter is installed, you will be billed the monthly service charge bill based on the billing chart shown. The charge is based on the costs the S&WB must pay even if you don't use any water. These costs include reading your meter each month, replacing your meter if it needs repair, maintaining adequate water pressure, etc. Since the S&WB must always be prepared to deliver water whenever a meter is installed, this part of your bill is sometimes called the "Ready to Serve" charge.
Service Type:
Meter Size (Inches)
Jan 2013
5/8
$4.46
3/4
$5.45
1
$6.93
1 1/2
$11.44
2
$15.07
3
$34.10
4
$59.40
6
$116.60
8
$172.70
10
$234.30
12
$275.00
16
$366.30
Meter Size (Inches)
Jan 2013
5/8
$6.05
3/4
$7.37
1
$9.68
1 1/2
$15.07
2
$21.56
3
$47.85
4
$83.60
6
$162.80
8
$242.00
10
$327.80
12
$385.00
16
$512.00
Connection Size (Inches)
Jan 2013
2
$10.12
3
$13.75
4
$25.30
6
$44.00
8
$58.30
10
$92.40
12
$119.90
16
$165.00
Water Quantity Charge
The Water Quantity charge on your bill is calculated on the amount of water you use each month. The volume of water used is listed on your bill along with the meter reading. Usage information is also shown for the previous month and last year at this time. This lets you see if your use of water is increasing or decreasing. The rates are based on the cost of treating the water that you use.
Usage
Jan 2013
First 3,000 gallons
$2.96
Next 17,000 gallons
$5.06
Next 980,000 gallons
$3.98
Over 1,000,000 gallons
$3.34
Wholesale Customers
Jan 2013
All Usage
$3.18
Water quantity rates are billed per 1000 gallons of usage.
Water for Building, Paving, or Other Temporary Uses
The quantity charge for water delivered through temporary meters for use in building, paving, or other temporary processes is the same as our general service quantity charge. However, a minimum charge of $199.21 per month is imposed which covers the use of up to 51, 200 gallons of water, and this must be paid in advance.
