Water Rates

Resolution #31-23 establishing water rates, (effective January 2024 billing).  If you have questions, give us a call at 605-582-6515 ext 1.   

 

Monthly Base Rate

The monthly base rate will be charged regardless of the amount of water used.  The following monthly base rate is hereby set for the various meter sizes listed:

 

Meter Size            Monthly Base Rate

            1” and smaller            $    9.91

            1 ½”                            $  19.87

            2”                                $  39.74

            3”                                $  89.39

            4”                                $158.86

            6”                                $357.46

 

Monthly Surcharge Rate

The monthly surcharge rates will be charged regardless of the amount of water used.  The surcharge shall be added to each account for debt service payments on the water treatment plant bond.  The following monthly surcharge rate is hereby set for the various meter sizes listed:

Meter Size                         Monthly Base Rate

            1” and smaller              $  28.20

            1 ½”                             $  56.40

            2”                                $ 112.80

            3”                                $ 253.80

            4”                                $ 451.20

            6”                                $ 922.68

 

User Classifications and Volumetric Charges

All Single Family Residential accounts with four units or less shall be charged the following rates based upon the amount of water used as registered on the water meter:

            Tier 1:  0 – 12,000 gallons shall pay $5.16 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 2:  12,001 – 24,000 gallons shall pay $6.65 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 3:  24,001 – 36,000 gallons shall pay $8.72 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 4:  36,001 gallons and above shall pay $13.01 per 1,000 gallons

 

All Residential accounts with more than four units shall be charged the following rates based upon the amount of water used as registered on the water meter:

            Tier 1:  0 – 20,000 gallons shall pay $5.16 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 2:  20,001 – 60,000 gallons shall pay $6.65 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 3:  60,001 – 80,000 gallons shall pay $8.48 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 4:  80,001 gallons and above shall pay $12.78 per 1,000 gallons

 

All Non-Residential accounts shall be charged the following rates based upon the amount of water used as registered on the water meter:

            Tier 1:  0 – 20,000 gallons shall pay $5.16 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 2:  20,001 – 60,000 gallons shall pay $6.15 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 3:  60,001 – 80,000 gallons shall pay $7.26 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 4:  80,001 gallons and above shall pay $9.64 per 1,000 gallons

 

All Non-Residential accounts that have a winter average consumption that is equal to or greater than 80,000 gallons shall be charged the following rate based upon the amount of water used as registered on the water meter:

$6.15 per 1,000 gallons

 

All Sprinkler Only accounts shall be charged the following rates based upon the amount of water used as registered on the water meter:

            Tier 1:  0 – 24,000 gallons shall pay $6.97 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 2:  24,001 – 36,000 gallons shall pay $8.88 per 1,000 gallons

            Tier 3:  36,001 gallons and above shall pay $$13.01 per 1,000 gallons