Fees and Rates
Wastewater rates are determined using the actual costs incurred by the city to collect and treat sewage. These costs are updated on an annual basis. These updated costs are used to determine current treatment rates. Any change to the wastewater treatment rates must be approved in advanced by the city council.
Wastewater Fees Effective 2026
Residential User Fees- Inside the City Limits
Tap-On Connection Fees
Individual Residence Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $2,000, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line.
Multifamily Dwelling Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $2,000 per unit, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line.
Tourist Home or Mobile Home Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $2,000 per tourist or mobile home, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line.
Access to an Interceptor Line: $1,000 in addition to the above tap-on fees.
Commercial, Industrial or Institutional User Fees- Inside the City Limits
Tap-On Connection Fees
Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $4,500 for 1″ waterline, $5,500 for 2″ waterline, $6,500 for 3″ waterline, larger than 3″ waterline, $6,500 plus $1,000 for each inch larger than 3, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line and the cost of testing related to an Industrial User Permit.
Access to an Interceptor Line: $1,000 in addition to the tap-on fee.
The annual fee for a Waste Hauler Permit is $300. All holding tank waste discharged to a treatment facility shall be charged $100 dollars per 1,000 gallons. All trucks shall be considered fully loaded when discharging to a waste treatment facility. The fee for discarded sludge from other wastewater plants shall be the sum of $100 dollars per 1,000 gallons.
Residential User Fees- Outside of the City
Tap-On Connection Fees
Individual Residence Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $5,000, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line. Access to an Interceptor Line: $1,000 in addition to the above tap-on fee.
Multifamily Dwelling Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $5,000 per one- bedroom unit, $6,000 per two- bedroom unit, $7,000 per three- bedroom unit, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line. Access to an Interceptor Line: $1,000 in addition to the above tap-on fee.
Tourist Home or Mobile Home Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $5,000 per tourist or mobile home, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line. Access to an Interceptor Line: $1,000 in addition to the above tap-on fee.
Commercial, Industrial or Institutional User Fees- Outside the City Limits
Tap-On Connection Fees
Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Sewer Connection Tap-On Fee: $11,000 for 1″ waterline, $14,000 for 2″ waterline, $17,000 for 3″ waterline, larger than 3″ waterline, $17,000 plus $3,000 for each inch larger than 3, plus the actual cost of bringing the sewer line from the main to the property line. Access to an Interceptor Line: $1,000 in addition to the above tap-on fee.
In Addition to the above tap-on fees, persons obtaining an Industrial user Permit shall reimburse the City for actual costs of all testing required to evaluate the industrial effluent.
Rates and Charges
Volume-based user charges and customer charges for each customer class are as follows
| Total Gallons of Water Consumption/Discharge Per Month | Volume-based Charge | Customer Charge | Minimum Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Class RES | |||
| 0 – 2,000 | $15.42 | $10.42 | $25.84 |
| Over 2,000 | $7.71 per 1,000 gallons | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Customer Class COM | |||
| 0 – 2,000 | $17.34 | $10.42 | $27.76 |
| Over 2,000 | $8.67 per 1,000 gallons | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Customer Class Beam Facility | |||
| Any flow | $9.35 per 1,000 gallons | $6,226.00 | $6,226.00 |
Surcharge Rates for Excessive Strength Sewage
BOD Surcharge Rate: $0.60 per pound in Excess 0f 250 mg/l.
TSS Surcharge Rate: $0.48 per pound in Excess 0f 250 mg/l.
NH3N Surcharge Rate: $0.96 per pound in Excess 0f 30 mg/l.
O & G Surcharge Rate: $0.53 per pound in Excess 0f 100 mg/l.
Starting on July 1, 2027 all Customer charges shall increase or decrease automatically each July 1st, by the amount of the CPL.