WATER RATES, SEWER RATES, CAPACITY CHARGES (CONNECTION FEES), and MISCELLANEOUS RATES AND FEES
Sunnyslope County Water District is committed to providing the best quality service for the least possible cost.
WATER RATES*, Effective December 21, 2006:
The current water rates were approved by the Board of Directors of Sunnyslope County Water District in December 2003, by Ordinance 62 and took effect on December 21, 2006.
Description |
Monthly Service Charge |
Monthly Consumption Rate (per 100 cu ft) |
Inside District and SBCWD |
$ 13.86 |
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First 2000 cu ft |
$ 1.68 |
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Next 4000 cu ft |
$ 2.37 |
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Over 6000 cu ft |
$ 5.74 |
Inside District and Outside SBCWD – Zone 3 |
$ 14.65 |
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|
First 2000 cu ft |
$ 1.88 |
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Next 4000 cu ft |
$ 2.57 |
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Over 6000 cu ft |
$ 5.83 |
Outside District |
$ 15.93 |
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First 2000 cu ft |
$ 2.08 |
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Next 4000 cu ft |
$ 2.77 |
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Over 6000 cu ft |
$ 6.14 |
The average single family customer in the District uses 2000 cubic ft (cu ft) of water per month.
* The rates shown here are for 5/8” X 3/4” meters since 97% of our customer base of single family residential dwellings has 5/8” meters. For the rates on other meter sizes, call the District office at (831) 637-4670.
EXAMPLES OF MONTHLY WATER CHARGES FOR VARIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER USED, based on Inside District Rates shown above:
Cu Ft Used |
Amount Billed |
|
Cu Ft Used |
Amount Billed |
1200 |
$ 34.02 |
|
5000 |
$ 118.56 |
1700 |
$ 42.42 |
|
5500 |
$ 130.41 |
2000 |
$ 47.46 |
|
6000 |
$ 142.26 |
2500 |
$ 59.31 |
|
6500 |
$ 170.96 |
3000 |
$ 71.16 |
|
7000 |
$ 199.66 |
3500 |
$ 83.01 |
|
8000 |
$ 257.06 |
4000 |
$ 94.86 |
|
10000 |
$ 371.86 |
4500 |
$ 106.71 |
|
12000 |
$ 486.66 |
SEWER RATES, Effective December 21, 2007:
The current sewer rates were approved by the Board of Directors of Sunnyslope County Water District in March 2007, by Ordinance 64 and took effect on December 21, 2007.
Customer Classification |
Monthly Sewer Rates |
Single Family Dwelling ** |
$ 50.53 plus $ 2.99 per HCF |
Multiple Family Dwelling ** |
$ 38.44 per unit, plus $ 2.99 per HCF |
Cottages, Motels, Trailer Parks, Laundries, etc. |
$ 4.88 per HCF |
Commercial and Industrial |
$ 6.44 per HCF |
HCF – Hundreds of Cubic Feet (based on metered water usage)
** The consumption charge of $2.99 per HCF for single and multi-family dwellings is based on the average winter water usage for February and March.
CAPACITY CHARGES, Effective August 15, 2008:
The water and sewer capacity charges (connection fees) were approved by the Board of Directors of Sunnyslope County Water District in March 2007, by Ordinance 65 and again in April 2007, by Ordinance 66. The capacity charges are adjusted annually by reference to the Engineering News Record (ENR) index. The current rates took effect on August 15, 2008.
WATER CAPACITY CHARGES
Meter Size |
Capacity Charge |
Meter Installation |
Total *** |
5/8” |
$ 11,583.61 |
$ 200.00 |
$ 11,783.61 |
*** To obtain capacity charges and meter installation charges on other meter sizes, please call the District office at (831) 637-4670.
SEWER CAPACITY CHARGES
Customer Classification |
Inside Ridgemark |
Outside Ridgemark (Oak Creek & Quail Hollow) |
Single Family |
$ 16,955.05 plus $10 installation fee |
$ 18,195.05 plus $10 installation fee |
Multiple Family |
$ 12,716.29 per unit plus $10 installation fee |
$ 13,956.29 per unit plus $10 installation fee |
Cottages, Motels, Trailer Parks, Laundries, etc |
TBD |
TBD |
Commercial and Industrial |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD – To be determined by the District Engineer.
MISCELLANEOUS RATES AND FEES, Effective January 19, 2007:
The miscellaneous rates and fees were approved by the Board of Directors in January 2007, by Ordinance 63 and took effect on January 19, 2007. The Administrative Collection Fee was reduced from $20 to $10 by Ordinance 67, effective July 1, 2008.
DEPOSITS*: |
Water Customer$ 90.00 |
Water & Sewer Customer$ 150.00 |
Fire Hydrant$ 500.00 |
*Water and sewer deposits are refundable after 3 years of good payment history. |
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DELINQUENT ACCOUNT PENALTY: |
Late Fee10.0% basic one-time penalty, PLUS a 0.5% continuing penalty for unpaid balance |
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES: |
Call-Out Fee$ 150.00 |
Charged when District staff is called out to turn water on or off after normal working hours. |
Reconnection Fee$ 40.00 |
Charged when water service is shut-off for non-payment and must be paid before water service is re-started. |
Returned Check (or ACH) Fee$ 25.00 |
Charged when a payment is returned by the bank as uncollected for any reason. |
Administrative Collection Fee $10.00 |
Charged when a shut-off notice or door hanger delivery is processed on a past due account. |
Property Lien Filing Fee$ 45.00 |
Charged when the District files a lien for a balance due on a delinquent account. |
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