The following rate schedule for residential water use will take effect January 1, 2010:
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Base Fee <7500 gallons |
Existing Rate |
Jan. 1, 2010 Rate |
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Existing Rate |
Jan.1, 2010 Rate |
|
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$15 |
$15 |
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$15 |
$15 |
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Fall/Winter |
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Spring/ Summer |
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Use > 7500 gallons |
Existing Rate $/1000 gallons |
Jan. 1, 2010 Rate $/1000 gallons |
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Existing Rate $/1000 gallons |
Jan. 1, 2010 Rate $/1000 gallons |
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(gallons) |
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(gallons) |
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0-7500 |
3 |
3 |
0-7500 |
3 |
3 |
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7500-15000 |
3.5 |
4 |
7500-15000 |
3.5 |
4.5 |
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15000-22500 |
4.5 |
6 |
15000-22500 |
4.5 |
6.5 |
|
>22500 |
10 |
10 |
>22500 |
10 |
12 |
The average annual household water use in Town is approximately 63,000 gallons. This use equates to an annual cost of approximately $215. The proposed rate increase will result in an approximate $30 increase in the average annual cost (the present annual cost of $215 will increase to $245.) The lowest 10% of users, those who use less than 32,000 gallons per year, will see an annual average $5 increase from $87 to $92. The highest 10% of users, those who use over 126,000 gallons, will see a $130 increase from $690 to $820.