During the February City Council meeting the City Council discussed a change to how wastewater services are calculated for residents. Recognizing the impact of transitioning from a sewer averaging method of utility billing, the Council has approved a new measure of a cap on residential wastewater service usage. This change, which will be reflected in the bills sent out in March, introduces a maximum charge based on 12,000 gallons of wastewater usage.

The newly adopted cap means that no resident will be billed for more than 12,000 gallons of wastewater usage in a billing cycle, regardless of the amount of water consumed. This cap is designed to offer a more predictable and manageable billing structure, especially beneficial for families and individuals concerned about the potential for high utility costs during periods of increased water usage. This change does not impact irrigation water meter accounts, as those accounts are not charged for wastewater service.