When would the new rates be effective?

If adopted by the City Council, they will become effective on July 1, 2022.

Proposed Monthly Sewer Rate Increases by Fiscal Year

Monthly Costs Per Account

DescriptionFiscal Year 21-22 
(Existing)
Fiscal Year 22-23
(July 1, 2022)
Fiscal Year 23-24
(July 1, 2023)
Fiscal Year 24-25
(July 1, 2024)
Fiscal Year 25-26
(July 1, 2025)
Fiscal Year 26-27
(July 1, 2026)
Monthly Account Charge (Cost per Account)$4.68$4.86$5.04$5.22$5.41$5.60


Residential Rates Per Dwelling Unit

DescriptionFiscal Year 21-22 
(Existing)
Fiscal Year 22-23
(July 1, 2022)
Fiscal Year 23-24
(July 1, 2023)
Fiscal Year 24-25
(July 1, 2024)
Fiscal Year 25-26
(July 1, 2025)
Fiscal Year 26-27
(July 1, 2026)
Single Family Residential, Mobile Home on a lot$37.10$38.31$39.65$41.04$42.48$43.97
Multiple Family (2-4 Dwelling Units), one additional Dwelling Unit or Mobile Home on a lot$28.60$29.11$30.13$31.18$32.27$33.40
Apartments (5 or more Dwelling Units), Mobile Home Space in a Mobile Home Park$25.33$25.97$26.88$27.82$28.79$29.80


Commercial Quantity Charge (Cost per 100 cubic feet)

DescriptionFiscal Year 21-22 
(Existing)
Fiscal Year 22-23
(July 1, 2022)
Fiscal Year 23-24
(July 1, 2023)
Fiscal Year 24-25
(July 1, 2024)
Fiscal Year 25-26
(July 1, 2025)
Fiscal Year 26-27
(July 1, 2026)
Group 1-BOD + TSS is 400 mg/l or less$3.69$3.85$3.98$4.12$4.26$4.41
Group 2-BOD + TSS is 401 mg/l to 900 mg/l$4.89$5.05$5.23$5.41$5.60$5.80
Group 3-BOD + TSS is 901 mg/l to 1,400 mg/l$6.08$6.29$6.51$6.74$6.98$7.22
Group 4-BOD + TSS is 1,401 mg/l or more$7.52$7.79$8.06$8.34$8.63$8.93


Industrial Charges (Additive Components)

DescriptionFiscal Year 21-22 
(Existing)
Fiscal Year 22-23
(July 1, 2022)
Fiscal Year 23-24
(July 1, 2023)
Fiscal Year 24-25
(July 1, 2024)
Fiscal Year 25-26
(July 1, 2025)
Fiscal Year 26-27
(July 1, 2026)
Flow Charge ($/Million gallons)$3,657$3,739.76$3,870.65$4,006.12$4,146.33$4,291.45
BOD Charge ($/1,000 lbs)$256$278.79$288.55$298.65$309.10$319.92
TSS Charge ($/1,000 lbs)$511$519.81$538.00$556.83$576.32$596.49


Septage Quantity Charge

DescriptionFiscal Year 21-22 
(Existing)
Fiscal Year 22-23
(July 1, 2022)
Fiscal Year 23-24
(July 1, 2023)
Fiscal Year 24-25
(July 1, 2024)
Fiscal Year 25-26
(July 1, 2025)
Fiscal Year 26-27
(July 1, 2026)
Flow charge per 1,000 gallons$67.00$69.35$71.78$74.29$76.89$79.58


CanSeg Line Charges (Additive Components)

DescriptionFiscal Year 21-22 
(Existing)
Fiscal Year 22-23
(July 1, 2022)
Fiscal Year 23-24
(July 1, 2023)
Fiscal Year 24-25
(July 1, 2024)
Fiscal Year 25-26
(July 1, 2025)
Fiscal Year 26-27
(July 1, 2026)
Flow Charge ($/Million Gallons)$3,319.00$2,852.34$2,923.65$2,996.74$3,071.66$3,148.45
BOD Charge ($/1,000 lbs)$1.73$19.01$19.49$19.98$20.48$20.99
TSS Charge ($/1,000 lbs)$5.00$37.46$38.40$39.36$40.34$41.35

Show All Answers

1. When will the City Council consider adoption of the sewer rates?
2. Is the proposed rate increase comparable with other jurisdictions for similar wastewater services?
3. When would the new rates be effective?
4. Why are sewer rates being raised?
5. If the rate increase passes, will websites be updated July 1st to reflect new rates?
6. Can we ensure rates will not be significantly increased again?
7. Where can I view a copy of the Wastewater Rate Study?
8. Who do I call if I have questions?