Notice of 2008 Utility Rates
| 2008 Water Rates - BI-MONTHLY | ||||
| Service | Included | 2007 | Included | 2008 |
| Meter Size | Units | Rate | Units | Rate |
| 5/8" | 8 | 39.3 | 4 | 39.3 |
| 5/8" low Income Senior | 8 | 19.66 | 8 | 9.83 |
| 1 | 20 | 100.6 | 10 | 100.6 |
| 1 ½ | 46 | 226.4 | 23 | 226.4 |
| 2 | 82 | 402.5 | 41 | 402.5 |
| 3 | 184 | 905.5 | 92 | 905.5 |
| 4 | 328 | 1,609.70 | 164 | 1,609.70 |
| Non-metered | 93.9 | 93.9 | ||
| Consumption over the | ||||
| included units "overage" | 2.5 | 2.68 | ||
| Service Rate Outside City Limits at 150% | ||||
How are the water rates increasing?
The base rate remains the same. The base rate has a unit of water allowance. The allowance is reduced. For example, the typical residential user has a 5/8" meter which will have an allowance of 4 units for the 2 month billing period (bi-monthly). This is a change from 8 units for the 2 month billing period (bi-monthly). A unit is one hundred cubic feet (ccf) or 748 gallons. The rate for units over the allowance increases from $2.50 to $2.68 per unit. Qualifying seniors keep the full allowance of 8 units for the 2 month billing period. Qualifying senior rates have been reduced from one-half of minimum charges to one-quarter of minimum charges.
| 2008 Wastewater Rates - BI-MONTHLY | ||||
| Service | Included | 2007 | Included | 2008 |
| Meter Size | Units | Rate | Units | Rate |
| 5/8" | 8 | 72.30 | 4 | 87.74 |
| 5/8" low Income Senior | 8 | 36.16 | 8 | 21.94 |
| 1 | 20 | 185.10 | 10 | 224.62 |
| 1 ½ | 46 | 416.40 | 23 | $505.30 |
| 2 | 82 | 740.40 | 41 | 898.48 |
| 3 | 184 | 1,665.80 | 92 | 2021.44 |
| 4 | 328 | 2,961.40 | 164 | 3593.66 |
| Non-metered | 161.10 | $195.50 | ||
| Consumption over the | ||||
| included units "overage" | 3.70 | 3.10 | ||
| Service Rate Outside City Limits at 150% | ||||
How are the wastewater rates increasing?
The base rate increases depending on meter size. The bi-monthly unit allowance decreases as shown in the chart to the left. A unit is one hundred cubic feet (ccf) or 748 gallons. The rate for units over the allowance decreases from $3.70 to $3.10 per unit. Qualifying seniors keep the full allowance of 8 units for the 2 month billing period. Qualifying senior rates have been reduced from one-half of minimum charges to one-quarter of minimum charges.
| 2008 Stormwater Rates - BI-MONTHLY | ||||
| 2007 | 2008 | |||
| Units | Rate | Rate | ||
| Non Senior | ERU1 | 14.50 | 15.88 | |
| Low Income Senior | ERU1 | 7.26 | 3.97 | |
| Other | ISU2 | 14.50 | 15.88 | |
| 1Equivalent Residential Unit-Flat Rate | ||||
| 2Impervious Surface Unit = Total Impervious Surface SF divided by (/) 2,500 Times (*) ERU rate = Monthly Charge | ||||
Low-Income Water and Sanitary Sewer Senior Citizen and Disabled Rates. Low-income senior citizens or low-income disabled persons who are utility customers shall be eligible to apply for water and wastewater services at one-quarter of the monthly minimum charges and full charges for all overage consumption. Call (360) 568-3115 or visit the Citys website at www.ci.snohomish.wa.us for further information. The reduced rate shall apply only to 5/8-inch single-family residential services.
Wastewater Winter Average Charges. All metered wastewater accounts will have wastewater overage charges for the two summer billing cycles based on either their winter average consumption or current period consumption. There is no longer a maximum credit amount.
The rates are effective February 1, 2008 for accounts in routes 09 through 17 (cycle 2) and will appear on the March 31, 2008 invoice. The rates are effective March 1, 2008 for accounts in routes 01 through 08 (cycle 1) and will appear on the April 30, 2008 invoice.
The due date of your utility invoice will be the 20th of the month.
(example: Invoice dated March 31, 2008 will have a due date of April 20, 2008)