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1. How were the new water rates calculated?

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.

2. Do most residential water users fall under the 5,000 gallons per month usage?

Yes. According to Burns and McDonnell data, 75.9% of residents fall under the 5,000 gallons per month usage.

3. How will residents benefit from new meters?

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.

4. How do Emporia rates align with rates of similar sized communities?

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)