Service/Commodity
| Old Rate
| New Rate
|
Water/1000 gallon
| $4.79
| $4.93
|
Water - Ready to Serve
| $10.45/mo.
| $10.76/mo.
|
Sewer/1000 gallon
| $14.29
| $15.00
|
Sewer - Ready to Serve
| $33.20/mo.
| $34.86/mo.
|
The new rates effective on July 1, 2025
The "Ready to Serve" charge on a homeowner’s water or sewer bill is a fixed monthly fee that helps maintain the utility’s infrastructure and ensures reliable access to water or sewer services at all times. Unlike usage-based charges, this fee is not determined by the volume of water consumed but is instead a flat rate intended to cover the costs associated with keeping the water or sewer system operational and prepared to deliver service on demand.
This charge funds several critical functions, including routine maintenance, repairs, and emergency responses to issues like pipe breaks or equipment failures. Additionally, it contributes to the costs of upgrading and replacing aging infrastructure, ensuring that the system can support current and future needs. By distributing these operational and maintenance expenses across all customers, the "Ready to Serve" charge helps ensure that the utility provider can continue offering consistent and high-quality service, even if individual usage patterns fluctuate.