Rates and Policies: Water Rates
Residential Water Rate inside city limits (effective 1-1-09):
From October - May:
Basic charge: $7.80 per month for 3/4" meter inside city limits, PLUS
Usage charge: varies by number of units of water consumed (one unit is 748 gallons)
- First 100 units = $ 1.020 per unit
- Units 101 and over = $ .985 per unit
Summer Irrigation Rate (from June to September):
To encourage water conservation during peak demand months, a Summer Irrigation Rate is in effect for bills rendered June through September. The basic charge remains the same; however, units* of water are charged using this schedule:
First 13 units = $ 1.093 per unit
Units 14-100 = $ 1.664 per unit
Units 101 and over = $ 1.055 per unit
* One unit equals 748 gallons of water
For a detailed water rate schedule, click here or call SUB’s billing department at 541-744-3795 for more information.
For information on how to conserve water during the hot summer months, click here.