Page last updated on January 11, 2023 at 1:33 pm
Current rates effective as of January 2023
- Water Monthly Usage and Fixed Charges
- Water Non-recurring Charges
- Wastewater Utility Charges
- Stormwater Utility Charges
Water Monthly Usage And Fixed Charges
| Customer Classification | Rate Per 1,000 Gallons | New Rate 1/1/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $4.04 + 7% tax when applicable | $4.38 + 7% tax when applicable | |
| Commercial, Governmental, Interdepartmental | $3.55 + 7% tax when applicable | $3.98 + 7% tax when applicable | |
| Industrial | $3.29 + 7% tax when applicable | $3.71 + 7% tax when applicable | |
| Outside Sales | $2.69 + 7% tax when applicable | $3.03 + 7% tax when applicable | |
| Indiana University | $2.67 Master Metered $3.55 Other IU Meters |
$2.99 Master Metered $3.98 Other IU Meters |
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| Irrigation | $4.12 + 7% tax when applicable | $4.92 + 7% tax when applicable |
In Addition to the Above Usage Charges, Each Meter Will Be Billed A Fixed Monthly Meter Charge Based on Meter Size:
| Meter Size | Charge | New Rate 1/1/2024 | Meter Size | Charge | New Rate 1/1/2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅝" | $6.19 | $6.50 | 3" | $60.98 | $61.06 | ||
| ¾" | $7.91 | $7.93 | 4" | $100.27 | $100.40 | ||
| 1" | $10.66 | $10.68 | 6" | $198.52 | $198.78 | ||
| 1½" | $20.16 | $22.12 | 8" | $296.77 | $297.17 | ||
| 2" | $27.90 | $29.70 | 10" | $395.03 | $395.53 |
In Addition to the Above Usage Charges, Each Meter Will Be Billed A Fixed Monthly Fire Protection Charge Based on Meter Size:
| Meter Size | In City | New Rate 1/1/2024 | Out of City | New Rate 1/1/2024 | Meter Size | In City | New Rate 1/1/2024 | Out of City | New Rate 1/1/2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅝" | $2.08 | $2.20 | $3.47 | $3.67 | 3" | $36.26 | $38.34 | $60.91 | $64.40 | ||||
| ¾" | $3.10 | $3.28 | $5.23 | $5.52 | 4" | $62.16 | $65.70 | $104.38 | $110.34 | ||||
| 1" | $5.18 | $5.48 | $8.71 | $9.21 | 6" | $129.53 | $136.93 | $217.47 | $229.90 | ||||
| 1½" | $10.36 | $10.95 | $17.39 | $18.38 | 8" | $186.51 | $197.17 | $313.15 | $331.00 | ||||
| 2" | $16.57 | $17.52 | $27.85 | $29.44 | 10" | $300.44 | $317.64 | $504.54 | $533.40 |
The monthly Fire Protection charge for Indiana University Master Metered accounts as a group is $1,480.00 per month.
| Connection Size (inches) | Monthly | Annually | New Monthly Rate 1/1/2024 | New Annual Rate 1/1/2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" or less | $10.44 | $125.28 | $11.04 | $132.48 | ||
| 6" | $29.02 | $348.24 | $30.69 | $368.28 | ||
| 8" | $59.48 | $713.76 | $62.88 | $754.56 | ||
| 10" | $104.19 | $1,250.28 | $110.15 | $1,321.80 | ||
| 12" | $164.24 | $1,970.88 | $173.65 | $2,083.80 |
Water Non-Recurring Charges
| Connection Fee | ||
|---|---|---|
| ⅝" to 1" connection | If Tap is required | $1,533.00 (Excavation not included) |
| ⅝" to 1" connection | If Tap has already has been made | $1,327.00 (Excavation not included) |
| Greater than 1" connection | Cost of connection but not less than charge for ⅝" to 1" connection |
Replacement Charge
Meter ¾" iperl: $158.00
Meter 1" iperl: $240.00
MXU single port: $175.00
MXU dual port: $227.00
Service Call
M-F, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM: $45.00
After Hours: $171.00
Non-Sufficient Funds Charge
Each instance: $25.00
Late Payment Charge
This charge shall be paid only once and shall be based on the unpaid over-due balance.
3% of Unpaid Balance
Deposit
| Residential: | Not to exceed $39.00 |
|---|---|
| Commercial: | Not to exceed ⅙ of estimated annual bill |
If a present residential customer has been mailed disconnect notices for two consecutive months or any three months within the preceding twelve-month period or has had service disconnected because of nonpayment within the past four years, a security deposit not to exceed one-sixth of the expected annual billing for the customer at the address at which service is rendered may be required.
Meter Testing
The utility shall make a free test of the accuracy of a meter upon written request by a customer and a second free test may be requested twelve months subsequent to the first test. The fee for all meter tests requested within thirty-six months after the preceding test shall be $39.00 if the meter is found not to be at fault.
Inspection Charge
All inspections of new mains during normal business hours shall be free of charge. All inspections of new mains during overtime hours shall be based on the amount of time required for the inspection.
Temporary Service
$10.00/week
$10.00 minimum plus a deposit equal to the cost of the meter and a charge for the water used.
Extension of Service
Free if estimated 3-year revenue is greater than the construction cost. Actual cost if not.
Unauthorized Use of Hydrants
Cost of Water billed for up to 8 hours at maximum flow rate of the hydrant for each day the hydrant is used.
Wastewater Utility Charges
General Service Rates For Metered Water Users
| Inside City Limits | |
|---|---|
| Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage: | $8.95 |
| PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge: | $9.17 per meter |
| Outside City Limits | |
| Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage: | $10.02 |
| PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge: | $10.27 per meter |
This rate applies to Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Indiana University accounts. Residential summer rates for billings issued during the months of June, July, August, and September shall be based upon the average metered water consumption for billings issued during the months of April and May or actual usage, whichever is less. In order to more accurately reflect the actual wastewater usage of these customers, the Utilities Service Board may, by the adoption of a resolution, change the months used to set the summer rates and the length of time the summer rates are in effect. All other users shall be charged on the basis of one hundred percent of metered water consumption subject to user proof of lower wastewater use. Industrial user rates and charges shall be based on the quantity of water used as well as any special service rates that may apply. The late payment fee for wastewater charges shall be paid only once and shall be 10% of the unpaid balance.
Non-Metered Users
| Inside City limits - Minimum charge per year, billable monthly: | $892.35 |
|---|---|
| Outside City limits - Minimum charge per year, billable monthly: | $999.43 |
At the request of the utility or user, a meter measuring either the water use of the customer or the discharge into the sanitary sewer system may be installed at the user's expense. Where such a meter has been installed or the customer's water use records are available from their water supplier at no charge, the charges will be computed based on the water usage plus monthly service charge, just as it is with a metered user, subject to the annual minimum charge.
Special Rates
Special service rates shall apply to all industrial users who generate wastewater which contains any non-conventional pollutants or strengths of BOD or SS that exceed the system average strengths of 300 ppm BOD or 300 ppm of SS as determined by CBU laboratory analysis.
| Inside City limits - Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage (non-excessive strength) | $8.95 |
|---|---|
| Outside City limits - Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage (non-excessive strength) | $10.02 |
| Extra Strength Charge BOD, per pound in excess of 300 ppm. | $0.438 |
| Extra Strength Charge Suspended Solids, per pound in excess of 300 ppm. | $0.357 |
| PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge - Inside City limits | $9.17 per meter |
| PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge - Outside City limits | $10.27 per meter |
| Strength of BOD and SS | $192.54 monthly |
|---|---|
| Grease and Oil Sampling | $180.48 monthly |
| Metal Sampling | $40.11 per metal per test |
| Water Meter Size | Wastewater Connection Fee |
|---|---|
| ¾" | $2,775.00 |
| 1" | $7,104.00 |
| 1½" | $15,984.00 |
| 2" | $28,416.00 |
| 3" | $63,936.00 |
| 4" | $113,664.00 |
| 6" | $255,744.00 |
| 8" | $454,656.00 |
| 10" | $710,400.00 |
Stormwater Utility Charges
All Single Family Residential Customers in the storm water system service area will be charged $7.50 monthly. All other customers will be charged based on the amount of runoff according to the following formula: (runoff generated by non-Single Family Residential Customer divided by runoff generated by the average Single Family Residential Customer) multiplied by $7.50. The late payment fee for stormwater charges shall be paid only once and shall be 10% of the unpaid balance.