Fact Sheet
September 1, 2005 |
The City of Troy announces water and sewer rate
increases that will become effective on a customer’s first bill due on or
after September 1, 2005. A residential customer that uses 1000 cubic feet of
water (about 7,500 gallons) per month will see a total increase of $1.42 per
month. Ordinance O-22-05 was approved by City
Council on 7/18/05. Minimum charges based on meter size are not increasing.
| What will
the revised water rates be? |
| The revised water rates will
be the following: |
| Monthly Use (cubic feet) |
Cost per 1000 cubic feet
(approx. 7,500 gallons) |
| 0-200 |
Minimum charge based on meter size |
| 201-5000 |
$28.41 |
| 5001-166,000 |
$19.20 |
| 166,001-333,000 |
$17.61 |
| >333,001 |
$13.56 |
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What will the revised sewer rates be? |
| The revised sewer rates will be the
following: |
| Monthly Use (cubic feet) |
Cost per 1000 cubic feet
(approx. 7,500 gallons) |
| 0-200 |
Minimum charge based on meter size |
| 201-5000 |
$24.30 |
| 5001-166,000 |
$23.10 |
| 166,001-333,000 |
$18.76 |
| >333,001 |
$14.37 |
Did the rate change for bulk water purchased at the
water plant?
Yes. The monthly account fee will be $17.85 per month. The
commodity charge increased to $39.78 per 1000 cubic feet (approx. 7,500
gallons).
Why are rate increases necessary?
The cost of producing water and treating sewage continues to rise. Costs
include labor and fringe benefits, power, chemicals, debt service, and
maintenance. Routine examination of costs, and routine adjustments in rates
required to fund these costs, are more acceptable than large increases every
few years. The last rate increase was in March 2004.
Who can I call with further questions?
Questions should be directed to the Public Works Department at 339-5554.
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