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Water and Sewer Rates
The City of West Fargo hired an independent utility rate expert to conduct a Cost of Service Analysis (COSA), which builds the rate based on the cost of providing water and sewer according to industry standard methodology. The result of the City of West Fargo’s COSA created a rate structure that covers the cost of providing clean water, treating sewage and maintaining water and sewer infrastructure.
- The water charge is comprised of a monthly fixed charge based on the property’s meter size plus a usage charge per 1,000 gallons.
- The sewer charge is comprised of a monthly fixed charge plus a usage charge per 1,000 gallons.
West Fargo City Commission Meeting to approve resolution modifying water rate - Feb. 6, 2023
Water Rates
| Monthly Fixed Charge1 | Tier 1 Usage Charge (per 1,000 gallons)2,4 | Tier 2 Usage Charge (per 1,000 gallons)3,4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $7.25 | $7.40 | $9.15 |
| Commercial | $7.25 | $7.40 | -- |
| Multifamily | $7.25 | $7.40 | -- |
| 1 Monthly fixed charge based on meter size and increases for large meters. 2 Tier 1 for 1,000 to 20,000 gallons used. 3 Tier 2 for more than 20,000 gallons used. 4 Water usage charge increased $0.40 per 1,000 gallons effective Feb. 2023. | |||
Sewer Rates
| Monthly Fixed Charge | Usage Charge (per 1,000 gallons)1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | $9.00 | $4.002 |
| Commercial | $9.00 | $4.00 |
| Multifamily | $9.00 | $4.00 |
| 1 Usage charge based on metered water usage. 2 Residential usage charges cap at 8,000 gallons. | ||
Example:
A residential account with a typical 3/4-meter using 4,000 gallons of water per month in the winter.
| Monthly Fixed Charge | Usage Charge (per 1,000 gallons) | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | $7.25 | + | (4 x $7.40) | = | $36.85 |
| Sewer | $9.00 | + | (4 x $4.00) | = | $25.00 |