For Residential Customers, Single-Family Home - How is My Water Bill Calculated?

Inside City Limits

                Water:  Base water charge (3/4” meter) = $13.69+ (Cubic Feet x .0300)

                Sewer:  Base residential sewer charge =  $64.77 + (Cubic Feet x .1057)

Outside City Limits

                Water:  Base water charge (3/4” meter) = $25.33+ (Cubic Feet x .0555)

                Sewer:  Base residential sewer charge = $64.77 + (Cubic Feet x .1057)

Example:

Based on average consumption, a 4-person household typically uses 1000 cubic feet per month.  The water portion of the bill calculates to $43.69 [$13.69 + $30.00 (1000 x .0300)].  For the same 1000 cubic feet, the sewer portion of the bill calculates to $170.47 [$64.77+ $105.70 (1000 x .1057)].

There is an 10 percent tax added to both the water and sewer charges.  Using the above example, the tax charges are $4.37 and $17.05.  The bill will also include the applicable garbage charge.  For a 4-person household this charge will probably be $24.06 (60 gallon cart).  There is a .036 percent garbage tax and an 10 percent utility tax based on the garbage charge (.87/2.41).  (6% is a street fund taxes goes to be used for street maintenance.)

If you live outside the City limits, arrange for garbage service directly through Waste Control: (360) 425-4302

Garbage rates are based on a 32-gallon cart for a 2-person home and a 60-gallon cart for a 4-person home.

Street Fund Tax is a 10% charge based on the garbage charges.  6% of the tax is used strictly for street repair and maintenance.

Please note, the sewer consumption is based on your water usage.  So, every drop of water will have a sewer charge associated with it.