(A) Form of rate. The monthly rate for wastewater service to a customer consists of:
(1) A service demand charge;
(2) A usage charge; and
(3) A surcharge for excessive concentration of waste, if applicable.
(B) Billing cycle. In this section, water used per month is based upon the billing cycle of the Utility Department.
(C) Rate tables. The Utility Manager shall charge a customer for wastewater service based on water used in accordance with the following tables:
(1) Residential accounts. There shall be a maximum of 13,500 gallons of water usage used to compute a residential wastewater bill.
(2) Commercial accounts. There shall be no maximum water usage used to compute a commercial sewer account.
(3) Sprinkler accounts. No sewage charge shall be placed on accounts that strictly use water for a sprinkler system.
Wastewater Service Rates
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For utility accounts inside city limits:
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For utility accounts outside city limits:
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Water Usage | Rate/Month | Water Usage | Rate/Month |
0 gallons and over | $3.86 per 1,000 gallons | 0 gallons and over | $4.83 per 1,000 gallons |
Service Demand Charge Each Month
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For utility accounts inside city limits:
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For utility accounts outside city limits:
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Water Meter Size (inches) | Fee | Water Meter Size (inches) | Fee |
Service Demand Charge Each Month
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For utility accounts inside city limits:
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For utility accounts outside city limits:
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Water Meter Size (inches) | Fee | Water Meter Size (inches) | Fee |
¾ | $ 17.08 | ¾ | $ 21.35 |
1 | 17.08 | 1 | 36.90 |
1½ | 66.50 | 1½ | 83.13 |
2 | 118.16 | 2 | 147.70 |
2 ½ | 184.69 | 2 ½ | 230.86 |
3 and larger | 204.05 | 3 and larger | 346.30 |
(D) Multi-family dwelling units — rate calculation. All multi- family dwelling units of five or more units which are not separately metered shall be charged for sewer service based on water meter size and rates in the following tables:
Service Demand Charge Each Month
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For utility accounts inside city limits:
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For utility accounts outside city limits:
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Meter (inches) | Fee | Meter (inches) | Fee |
Service Demand Charge Each Month
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For utility accounts inside city limits:
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For utility accounts outside city limits:
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Meter (inches) | Fee | Meter (inches) | Fee |
¾ | $ 17.08 | ¾ | $ 21.35 |
1 | 29.52 | 1 | 36.90 |
1½ | 66.50 | 1½ | 83.13 |
2 | 118.13 | 2 | 147.70 |
2 ½ | 184.69 | 2 ½ | 230.86 |
3 and larger | 277.04 | 3 and larger | 346.30 |
Per 1,000 Gallons Charge Each Month
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For utility accounts inside city limits:
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For utility accounts outside city limits:
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0 gallons and over, per 1,000 gallons | $3.86 | 0 gallons and over, per 1,000 gallons | $4.83 |
There shall be no maximum water usage used to compute a multi-family unit wastewater account. | |||
(E) Where residential water service is not used. If a residential customer does not receive water service solely from the city, the Utility Manager shall estimate water used per month to determine the usage charge in division (C) in accordance with § 51.030(G).
(Ord. 10-1993-36, passed 10-12-93; Am. Ord. 9-1994-45, passed 9-13-94; Am. Ord. 9-1996-68, passed 9-24-96; Am. Ord. 1-1997-04, passed 1-28-97; Am. Ord. 9-1997-71, passed 9-9-97; Am. Ord. 9-1998-51, passed 9-8-98; Am. Ord. 9-1999-85, passed 9-14-99; Am. Ord. 9-2000-41, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. 9-2001-64, passed 9-25-01; Am. Ord. 9-2002-68, passed 9-10-02; Am. Ord. 09-2003-40, passed 9-9-03; Am. Ord. 09-2004-54, passed 9-14-04; Am. Ord. 09-2005-58, passed 9-13-05; Am. Ord. 04-2006-34, passed 4-25-06; Am. Ord. 09-2006-76, passed 9-12-06; Am. Ord. 09-2007-47, passed 9-11-07; Am. Ord. 09-2008-57, passed 9-9-08; Am. Ord. 10-2009-61, passed 10-13-09; Am. Ord. 09-2010-55, passed 9-14-10; Am. Ord. 09-2011-52, passed 9- 13-11; Am. Ord. 08-2012-34, passed 8-28-2012; Am. Ord. 09-2013-53, passed 9-10-13; Am. Ord. 09-2014-81, passed 9-23-14; Am. Ord. 09- 2019-59, passed 9-24-19; Am. Ord. 03-2023-16, passed 3-28-23) Penalty, see § 51.999