Water Utility Rates
The fiscal year 2026 budget includes increases to water and wastewater rates beginning January 1, 2026. The recommended increase for utility rates will result in an approximate 3% increase per month for residential customers. This new rate allows the utility system to keep up with the cost of inflation to avoid large increases in the future. The utility system is self-supporting, meaning that no property taxes go toward operating the system. The utility system is supported through charges for services paid by users of the system. Adjustments to the utility rates are necessary to provide funding for operational needs, debt payments and investment in system infrastructure for future needs.
Note: based on historical consumption, our average residential customer uses less than 10,000 gallons and the citywide winter average is 6,260 gallons.
Solid Waste Rates
The City contracts solid waste service and provide twice-weekly automated trash collection and weekly automated recycling. Residents currently pay $21.88 per month for this service. The January 2026 rate will increase 5%. An additional $1 will be charged per month per customer to prepare for emergency debris recovery this will make the monthly rate be $23.97.