Below is a breakdown of some common rate usage scenarios and how water bills will be affected by the proposed new rates for year one. This comparison assumes a 5/8 inch meter, which is what 96% of users have.
Note: 1 Unit = 750 gallons
Current Rates
- Base Rate = $26
- Allocation = 10 Units
- Structure: Declining tiers with units 11-40 costing $2.92 per unit.
Proposed New Rates - Year 1
- Base Rate = $28.80
- Allocation = 5 Units
- Structure: Flat rate with all units above 5 costing $2.10 per unit.
Scenario One: 5 Unit User
A user uses 5 units of water in a month. Under the current rates, this user would pay a $26 base rate plus 0 units at $2.92 per unit for a total water bill of $26. Under the new proposed rate structure this user would pay the base rate of $28.80 plus 0 units at $2.10 per unit for a total water bill of $28.80. For this user, moving to the new rates would produce a $2.80 per month.
CURRENT RATES
Total Water Bill = $26
PROPOSED NEW RATES - YEAR 1
Total Water Bill = $28.80
Scenario Two: 10 Unit User
A user uses 10 units of water in a month. Under the current rates, this user would pay a $26 base rate plus 0 units at $2.92 per unit for a total water bill of $26. Under the new proposed rate structure this user would pay the base rate of $28.80 plus 5 units at $2.10 per unit for a total water bill of $39.30. For this user, moving to the new rates would produce a $13.30 per month increase.
Current Rates
Total Water Bill = $26
Proposed New Rates - Year 1
Total Water Bill = $39.30
Scenario Three: 15 Unit User
A user uses 15 units of water in a month. Under the current rates, this user would pay a $26 base rate plus 5 units at $2.92 per unit for a total water bill of $40.60. Under the new proposed rate structure this user would pay the base rate of $28.80 plus 10 units at $2.10 per unit for a total water bill of $49.80. For this user, moving to the new rates would produce a $9.20 per month increase.
Current Rates
Total Water Bill for 15 units = $40.60
Proposed New Rates - Year 1
Total Water Bill for 15 units = $49.80
Scenario Four: 20 Unit User
A user uses 20 units (15,000 gallons) of water in a month. Under the current rates, this user would pay a $26 base rate plus 10 units at $2.92 per unit for a total water bill of $55.20. Under the new proposed rate structure this user would pay the base rate of $28.80 plus 15 units at $2.10 per unit for a total water bill of $60.30. For this user, moving to the new rates would produce a $5.10 per month increase.
CURRENT RATES
Total Water Bill for 20 units = $55.20
PROPOSED NEW RATES - YEAR 1
Total Water Bill for 20 units = $60.30
Scenario Five: 40 Unit User
A user uses 40 units (30,000 gallons) of water in a month. Under the current rates, this user would pay a $26 base rate plus 30 units at $2.92 per unit for a total water bill of $113.60. Under the new proposed rate structure this user would pay the base rate of $28.80 plus 35 units at $2.10 per unit for a total water bill of $102.30. For this user, moving to the new rates would produce a $11.30 per month decrease.
CURRENT RATES
Total Water Bill for 40 units = $113.60
PROPOSED NEW RATES - YEAR 1
Total Water Bill for 40 units = $102.30
All 5 Scenarios - Full 5 Year Plan
5 Unit User
Year One: $26 to $28.80
Year Two: $28.80 to $31.60
Year Three: $31.60 to $34.40
Year Four: $34.40 to $37.20
Year Five: $37.20 to $40.00
10 Unit User
Year One - $26 to $39.30
Year Two - $39.30 to $42.60
Year Three - $42.60 to $45.90
Year Four - $45.90 to $49.20
Year Five - $49.20 to $52.50
15 Unit User
Year One: $40.60 to $49.80
Year Two: $49.80 to $53.60
Year Three: $53.60 to $57.40
Year Four: $57.40 to $61.20
Year Five: $61.20 to $65
20 Unit User
Year One - $55.20 to $60.30
Year Two - $60.30 to $64.60
Year Three - $64.60 to $68.90
Year Four - $68.90 to $73.20
Year Five - $73.20 to $77.50
40 Unit User
Year One - $113.60 to $102.30
Year Two - $102.30 to $108.60
Year Three - $108.60 to $114.90
Year Four - $114.90 to $121.20
Year Five - $121.20 to $127.50