*Water and Sewer Rates for the City of Waldport*
Water rates shall consist of a base rate and a usage rate and shall be as follows effective July 1, 2007.
|
Meter Size |
Monthly Base Rate |
|
5/8" |
15.65 |
|
1" |
26.08 |
|
1 ½" |
52.16 |
|
2" |
83.45 |
|
3" |
182.57 |
|
Inside City |
Usage Rate |
Outside City |
Usage Rate |
|
1 to 4 units |
1.83 |
1 to 4 units |
2.55 |
|
5 to 9 units |
2.00 |
5 to 9 units |
2.70 |
|
10 to 19 units |
2.13 |
10 to 19 units |
2.84 |
|
20 to 29 units |
2.32 |
20 to 29 units |
3.15 |
|
30 or more units |
2.63 |
30 or more units |
3.46 |
Usage is measured in units. A unit equals 748 gallons or 100 cubic feet. Unit charges are cumulative. In other words, the first 4 units will cost $1.83 per unit, the next 5 units will cost $2.00 per unit and so on for usage within the city limits.
Sewer rates, effective July 1, 2007, follow.
The base rate shall be $15.60 per month plus $5.50 per unit. Sewer unit charges are based upon water consumption.
All multi-dwelling sewer users metered with a single meter shall pay a base rate of $11.08 per dwelling unit per month.
During the months of June through September, actual consumption may be replaced with average winter consumption for residential customers.
If your usage seems high, you may want to check for water leaks.
To check for leaks, make sure no water is being used in the home, then check your meter for activity.
Most meters have either a red line or a "whirligig" in the center of the meter which shows water activity.
Depending on the type of leak and location, the city may allow an adjustment of the excess charges. Proof of repair (either receipt or subsequent reading) must be provided before an adjustment can be made.
Other Charges
A late charge of 5% on the current month’s billing will be assessed if payment is not received within 15 days from the date of billing.
For "new" accounts, which includes every time the billing name is changed, there will be a non-refundable charge of $25.
If water has been shut off for non-payment, there will be an additional charge of $50 that must be paid before service can be restored.
After-hours call-outs for Public Works will be billed at $60 per call.
Some "Wet" Facts
An average of 100-120 gallons of water per person per day is used in the home: