What part of my utility bill is a flat rate and what part can I control?

The typical residential utility bill is really five bills in one- it’s for water, sewer, storm water services, fire suppression and public works facility fee.

  • For drinking water there is a flat portion and a variable portion. The flat portion is $19.79 per month. The variable portion is for the amount of water your household uses each month. You may control this portion of your utility bill water charge by conserving and using less water.
  • The sewer portion of the bill is a flat charge of $34.59 per month ($69.18 for bi-monthly customers or $103.78 for bi-monthly customers outside city limits). 
  • Storm water is a flat charge of $12.31 per month. ($24.62 for bi-monthly customers). 
  • Fire suppression is a flat charge of $0.75 per month. 
  • The public works facility fee is a flat rate of $4.82 per month for average customers.

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1. What is an average monthly bill for a home in Fairview?
2. How are rates calculated?
3. What is a unit of water?
4. What is stormwater?
5. What part of my utility bill is a flat rate and what part can I control?
6. How can I reduce my bill?
7. How can I voice my opinion on utility rates?
8. What is my stormwater utility bill fee used for?
9. What is the public works facility fee used for?