What is
the difference between a flat rate and a metered rate?
A flat rate is based on:
1.
The size of the service connection (the District’s
fixed charges – approximately 75%).
2.
The size of the parcel – the larger the property,
the higher the cost (the commodity charge – approximately
25%).
The metered rate is based
on:
1.
The District’s fixed charges (service charge)
– approximately 75%.
2.
A usage charge (commodity charge) based on the customer’s
actual water use – approximately 25%. Using less
water means you pay less money.
Who might be interested in
going on a metered rate? You may be able to save money on a
metered rate if you:
•
Have a small lot with minimal water
use
•
Irrigate a portion of a large lot
•
Have a water efficient landscape
•
Actively conserve water –
use less water than the average customer
PHASING
IN METERED BILLING-
What can each individual customer do to lessen the impact
on his/her rates? You can help save water by following these water saving
tips:
•
Turn off the tap while
you brush your teeth. You’ll save 2-3 gallons per
day
•
Use a broom to clean
sidewalks instead of a hose.
•
Listen to weather forecasts so you
don’t water the lawn when it’s going to rain.
Adjust your sprinklers seasonally.
•
Don’t let the
hose run when you wash the car. Hoses can waste 5 gallons
a minute
•
Check your faucets and
toilets to see if they are leaking – get them repaired.
WHY SWITCH
TO A METERED RATE?
•
Meters are an excellent
tool for detecting leaks
•
Meters can be a useful
tool for increasing water efficiency at home. The district
will read your water meter on a bimonthly basis and provide
the water usage on your metered billing statement so you
can easily track and control your water use during the
year
•
Meters provide the district with
important historical data for long-term planning and help
the district better manage changes in demand, leading
to improved system operation
