Water & Wastewater Rates

Effective January 1, 2016:

Consumption Rates

Residential

Water Consumption Charge
Base charge $13
0 - 2,000 gallons $3 (per thousand)
3,000 - 7,000 gallons $4.75 (per thousand)
8,000 - 12,000 gallons $5.91 (per thousand)
More than 12,000 gallons $9.39 (per thousand)
For residential applications the minimum bill for all meters sizes up to 2 inches will be priced the same as the 5/8-inch. Should there be a need for a larger meter, Marietta Power and Water will review on a case-by-case basis.

Irrigation Rates

 Water Consumption Charge
Base charge $13
Commodity charge                     
$9.39 (per thousand gallons)

Commercial / Industrial Water Rates

Water Consumption Charge
*Minimum bill Based on meter size
Commodity charge                     
$4.65 (per thousand gallons)
*In commercial/industrial applications, the minimum bill is based on meter size. For all meters larger than 1 inch, please refer to policy 3.24.

Monthly Minimums for Commercial Water Meters

Meter Size Consumption Minimum Charge
5/8" 0 - 2,000 gallons $18.73
3/4"
 0 - 2,000 gallons $18.73
1" 0 - 2,000 gallons $18.73
1 ½" 0 - 20,000 gallons $102.43
2" 0 - 25,000 gallons $125.68
3" 0 - 65,000 gallons $311.68
4" 0 - 100,000 gallons $474.43
6" 0 - 200,000 gallons $939.43
8" 0 - 300,000 gallons $1,404.43
Note: The above minimums do not apply to residential customers served through a meter of size two inches (2") or less. Such residential customers shall be billed using a Base Charge of $13 per month.

Unauthorized Water Usage


Unauthorized water usage through detector check meters will be charged at five times the normal water and sewer rate.

Wastewater Rates

Water Consumption Residential Commercial Industrial
0 - 2,000 gallons $15.10 $15.10 $15.10
More than 2,000 gallons $7.55 (per thousand) $7.55 (per thousand) $7.55 (per thousand)