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Effective April 1, 2023 by Ordinance Number 23-05.
A monthly service charge is as follows:
| Meter Size (Inches) | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| 3/4 | $11.32 | $23.44 |
| 1 | $12.67 | $26.22 |
| 1 1/2 | $20.94 | $43.34 |
| 2 | $26.24 | $54.32 |
| 3 | $44.56 | $92.24 |
| 4 | $77.27 | $159.94 |
| 6 | $141.46 | $292.82 |
| 8 | $247.81 | $512.96 |
| 10 | $349.07 | N/A |
| 12 | $435.09 | N/A |
Said monthly service charge shall be in addition to the charge made for water usage.
- The first 10,000 gallons per month at:
- $4.14 per 1,000 gallons (inside)
- $8.28 per 1,000 gallons (outside)
- Next 190,000 gallons per month are at:
- $3.48 per 1,000 gallons (inside)
- $6.96 per 1,000 gallons (outside)
- Next 6,800,000 gallons per month are at:
- $2.34 per 1,000 gallons (inside)
- $4.68 per 1,000 gallons (outside)
- Over 7,000,000 gallons per month are at:
- $2.18 per 1,000 gallons (inside)
- $4.36 per 1,000 gallons (outside)
- How were the new water rates calculated?
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New water rates were calculated based on future costs of treating and distributing water. The City of Emporia is one of few comprehensive treatment systems in Kansas that includes: clarification, filtration, and disinfection. Other water treatment systems in Kansas are fed by well water and only include the disinfection process.
- Do most residential water users fall under the 5,000 gallons per month usage?
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Yes. According to Burns and McDonnell data, 75.9% of residents fall under the 5,000 gallons per month usage.
- How will residents benefit from new meters?
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Residents will benefit from new water meters by:
- Seeing usage daily from app;
- Data for app is collected every 15 minutes and uploads 3-4 times a day;
- Early leak detection notifications.
- How do Emporia rates align with rates of similar sized communities?
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According to Burns and McDonnell data, the City of Emporia is below average cost at 5,000 gallon per month usage. Average cost for the area is $32.53, whereas Emporia’s average cost is $28.62. (2022)