(a) An environmental protection fee shall be added to all usage charges for both water and wastewater service, except for the capital facility recoupment charge, to recover costs associated with construction of, expansion of, and improvements to capital facilities to service existing connected customers at the following rates:
(1) 30%, beginning on July 1, 2020;
(2) 32.5%, beginning on July 1, 2021;
(3) 35%, beginning on July 1, 2022.
(b) Revenues accruing from this fee shall be dedicated for debt service of the water and wastewater utility fund.
(1985 Code, Art. 6, § 5-203) (Bill No. 63-87; Bill No. 49-96; Bill No. 24-03; Bill No. 36-07; Bill No. 42-12; Bill No. 42-16; Bill No. 39-19; Bill No. 98-20)