Page last updated on December 31, 2024 at 10:25 am
- Water Monthly Usage and Fixed Charges
- Water Non-recurring Charges
- Wastewater Utility Charges
- Stormwater Utility Charges
Water Monthly Usage And Fixed Charges
Customer Classification | As of 1/1/2024, the Rate Per 1,000 Gallons | |
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Residential | $4.38 + 7% tax when applicable | |
Commercial, Governmental, Interdepartmental | $3.98 + 7% tax when applicable | |
Industrial | $3.71 + 7% tax when applicable | |
Outside Sales | $3.03 + 7% tax when applicable | |
Indiana University | $2.99 Master Metered $3.98 Other IU Meters |
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Irrigation | $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 (inches) | Charge as of 1/1/2024 | Meter Size (inches) | Charge as of 1/1/2024 | ||
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⅝" | $6.50 | 3" | $61.06 | ||
¾" | $7.93 | 4" | $100.40 | ||
1" | $10.68 | 6" | $198.78 | ||
1½" | $22.12 | 8" | $297.17 | ||
2" | $29.70 | 10" | $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 (inches) | In City Rate as of 1/1/2024 | Out of City Rate as of 1/1/2024 | Meter Size (inches) | In City Rate as of 1/1/2024 | Out of City Rate as of 1/1/2024 | ||||
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⅝" | $2.20 | $3.67 | 3" | $38.34 | $64.40 | ||||
¾" | $3.28 | $5.52 | 4" | $65.70 | $110.34 | ||||
1" | $5.48 | $9.21 | 6" | $136.93 | $229.90 | ||||
1½" | $10.95 | $18.38 | 8" | $197.17 | $331.00 | ||||
2" | $17.52 | $29.44 | 10" | $317.64 | $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 Rate as of 1/1/2024 | Annual Rate as of 1/1/2024 | ||
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4" or less | $11.04 | $132.48 | ||
6" | $30.69 | $368.28 | ||
8" | $62.88 | $754.56 | ||
10" | $110.15 | $1,321.80 | ||
12" | $173.65 | $2,083.80 |
Water Non-Recurring Charges
Connection Fees | ||
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⅝" to 1" connection | If Tap is required | $1,533.00 (Excavation not included) |
⅝" to 1" connection | If Tap has already 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
Monday to Friday, 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 overdue balance.
3% of Unpaid Balance
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
The cost of Water is billed for up to 8 hours at a maximum flow rate of the hydrant for each day the hydrant is used.
Wastewater Utility Charges
General Service Rates For Metered Water Users
List of Metered Rates | 2024 Rates |
Rates as of 1/1/2025 |
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Inside City Limits - Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage: | $8.95 | $9.49 |
PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge: |
$9.17 per meter |
$9.72 per meter |
Outside City Limits - Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage: | $10.02 | $10.63 |
PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge: |
$10.27 per meter |
$10.89 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
List of Non-Metered Rates | 2024 Rates |
Rates as of 1/1/2025 |
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Inside City Limits - Minimum charge per year, billable monthly: | $892.35 | $945.89 |
Outside City Limits - Minimum charge per year, billable monthly: | $999.43 | $1,059.40 |
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 Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD) or Suspended Solids (SS) that exceed the system average strengths of 300 parts per million (ppm) BOD or 300 parts per million (ppm) of SS as determined by CBU laboratory analysis.
List of Special Rates | 2024 Rates |
Rates as of 1/1/2025 |
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Inside City Limits - Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage (non-excessive strength) | $8.95 | $9.49 |
Outside City Limits - Rate per 1,000 Gallons of all billable usage (non-excessive strength) | $10.02 | $10.63 |
Extra Strength Charge BOD, per pound in excess of 300 ppm | $0.44 | $0.46 |
Extra Strength Charge Suspended Solids, per pound in excess of 300 ppm | $0.36 | $0.38 |
PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge - Inside City limits | $9.17 per meter | $9.72 per meter |
PLUS - Fixed Monthly Meter Charge - Outside City limits | $10.27 per meter | $10.89 per meter |
List of Special Laboratory Analysis | 2024 Rates | Rates as of 1/1/2025 |
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Strength of BOD and SS | $192.54 monthly | $204.09 monthly |
Grease and Oil Sampling | $180.48 monthly | $191.31 monthly |
Metal Sampling | $40.11 per metal per test | $42.52 per metal per test |
Water Meter Size (inches) | Wastewater Connection Fee |
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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.