Clark Public Utilities

Water rates

Clark Public Utilities' water rates encourage conservation.. The adopted water rate structure complies with a law passed by the Washington legislature that requires utilities to do more to encourage water conservation.

The price of water is measured by cubic feet. One cubic foot is 7.48 gallons. The average family of four uses 400 gallons of water a day.

To encource conservation, pricing is in three tiers with the cost per 100 cubic feet increasing as more water is used.

• Water consumption up to 1,800 cubic feet in a month is charged at the rate of $1.85 per 100 cubic feet (748 gallons).
• Use of between 1,801 and 3,600 cubic feet in a month is charged at the rate of $2.40 per 100 cubic feet.
• Water consumption above 3,600 cubic feet in a month will be charged at $2.95 per 100 cubic feet.

On the "Compare your use" section of the bill there are lines that differentiate the rates and your use. They are "Block 1" for use up to 1,800 cubic feet, "Block 2" for consumption from 1,801 to 3,600 cubic feet and "Block 3" for any use above 3,600 cubic feet in a month.

There is also a monthly customer charge which is based on the size of the water meter serving your property. For most residential customers this charge is $9.00 a month.

 

Rates effective 2/1/12