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Utility Billing |
| | | Water – Sewer – Garbage Rates | | | Effective As Of September 2005
Water/Sewer Billing
WATER
Current Rates: *
0 - 5,000 Gallons $29.95/Minimum Charge
5,001 – 70,000 Gallons $ 2.90/Thousand Gallons
70,001 – 450,000 Gallons $ 2.75/Thousand Gallons
450,001 And Over Gallons $ 2.65/Thousand Gallons
* Non-city residents are charged double per city ordinance #11.1
Deposits: A deposit equal to a minimum quarterly bill is required of all new water accounts. The deposit is refundable after 2 years if account is in good standing (or when an account is finalized).
SEWER
Current Rates:
0 - 5,000 Gallons $32.00 Minimum Charge
5,001 Gallons and Over $ 2.50/ Per Thousand
Special 3rd qtr sewer rate: Residential accounts without an extra outside meter for watering, are given a break on the 3rd quarter sewer charge based on their water consumption of the 2nd quarter due to heavy water usage in the 3rd quarter (i.e. lawn watering, car washing, etc.) (Per City Ordinance #2.1)
GARBAGE
Current Rates:
$10.14 per month, billed quarterly
Richfield Management is the service provider and may be contacted at 877.609.6753. If you have large items to dispose of (refrigerator, furniture, etc...) please contact Richfield before placing these items at the curb.
Garbage is paid three months in advance. Pick-up is on Tuesdays. Garbage must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. and no sooner than 24 hours before pickup.
Garbage credit is given in full months only when a final read is done or when a resident will be away for an extended period of time. City must be notified in advance and garbage interruption form submitted in order to receive credit. Resident must be out of residence before new month of garbage charges begins in order to receive credit. If a final was done, the new resident is charged for these months on their first bill.
BILLING INFORMATION
Billing date: Due Date Garbage Period It Covers
1st Qtr- March 15th Apr. 06th Mar, April, May
2nd Qtr- June 15th July. 06th June, July, Aug
3rd Qtr -Sept 15th Oct. 06th Sept, Oct, Nov
4th Qtr - Dec 15th Jan. 06th Dec, Jan, Feb
High Water Bills:
If you feel that your water bill is higher than usual, here are a few suggestions to detect a possible leak inside the home:
Pick a time when you know that there will not be any water usage in the home (afternoon, overnight or on a weekend when you will be away). Take a reading from the meter before you leave. This is the meter inside your home not the reader on the outside. Take another reading immediately upon returning. If the meter has any usage (numbers have changed) you have a leak.
Your toilet is the first to consider for the leak. In 24 hours a toilet can leak up to 2,500 gallons of water. There are times when you can hear your toilet running’; however the worst leaks are when you cannot hear it. Here are two ways to detect a leak.
To check for a leak caused by a ballcock that needs adjusting:
Remove the tank top. Sprinkle powder on top of the water and look to see if the powder drifts to the overflow tube. If it does your ballcock needs to be adjusted.
To check for a leak caused by a faulty tank/bowl seal or a flapper seal:
Pour a dark liquid (i.e., iced tea, food coloring) into the tank. Wait a few minutes. If you can see the water seeping into the bowl this indicates that your seal needs to be serviced. Seals can get sand or dirt under them, which can cause water loss through a faulty seal.
Check for dripping faucets and or tubs. Outside faucets should be checked to make sure they are not running. Finally read your meter on a weekly basis to track your own water usage. If you need helping understanding the numbers on the meter call the city offices and we can help you.
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