Water Rate Comparison

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