Wastewater Treatment Fees
Sewer service charges are determined based on the amount of water consumption, as indicated by water meter readings. The charges are calculated in dollars for every one thousand (1,000) gallons, according to the specific water quantities outlined in the provided table.
Fiscal Year 2022 As of 10/01/2021
User Class (gallons) | Total Charges ($/1,000 gallons) |
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First 100,000 | $12.71 |
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Next 650,000 | $9.46 |
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Next 1,250,000 | $7.69 |
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Next 30,000,000 | $6.69 |
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Over 32,000,000 | $6.31 |
Based on the chart, residential sewer charges are reduced by 10% to account for non-sewer water usage like watering lawns. Homes with a dedicated meter for outdoor watering won't receive this discount on their primary meter usage. Each home or apartment is capped at a monthly sewer charge for up to 12,000 gallons of water use unless the minimum charge for the meter size is higher. In such cases, the charge matches the minimum for the meter size. There are no residential sewer credits for exceeding this cap. Industries with high BOD and solid concentrations pay extra charges and those deemed significant users must pay an annual $500 permit fee.