Water and Sewer Rates
Water and sewer rates are set by the City Council. The current rates can be found in our city ordinances here.
In 2023 a water and sewer rate study was done. This rate study was undertaken to ensure the rate structure that is in place is adequate to meet the needs of the utility fund and the city in the coming years. The last rate study was completed by an outside firm in 2020. The 2020 study can be found here. Since that time inflation and product costs have risen dramatically. Water and sewerage maintenance in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 11.94% from January 2020 to January 2023.
This study incorporates the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for the City that is already in place. It recommends a rate structure adjustment to recover the costs to provide the services and capital necessary to maintain the system.
You can read the full 2023 rate study here.