Any person discharging sewage into the public sanitary sewer system who procures any part, or all of this water sources from other than the water utility, all or part of which is discharged into the public sanitary sewer system, the person shall be required to have water meters installed for the purpose of determining the volume of water obtained from each of these other sources. Where sewage meters are already installed, the water meters will not be required. The water meters shall be furnished by the water department and installed under its supervision, all costs being at the expense of the person requiring the meter. The water department shall charge for each meter a rental charge set by the utility to compensate for the cost of furnishing and servicing the meter. The rental charge shall be billed at the time the sewer charge is billed.
The rental charge for water meters follows:
All Meters | $2.50/quarter PLUS an installation fee
For each lot, parcel of land, building or premises having a connection with the wastewater system and being served with water solely by the water utility, the quantity of wastewater for billing purposes shall be measured by the water utility water meter used upon the premises. In which case a user feels that a significant amount of water metered does not reach the sanitary sewer that user can, at their own expense, through the approving authority, install a second water meter or service that would monitor the flow of water used for lawn and garden watering, non-contract cooling water or other similar purposes. Charges for sewer use would be made based on the difference between the two meter readings if only a second meter is installed, and on actual water metered for sewer use if a second meter and service are installed.
› All sewerage service charges for customers whose water meter is read on a quarterly basis shall be billed on a quarterly basis. All sewerage service charges for significant contributors and for those customers whose water meter is read on a monthly basis shall be billed on a monthly basis.
› Sewerage service charges shall be payable 20 days after the billing date, to the city treasurer.
More information regarding charges can be found, here.
Related Questions
No. Grease can solidify and trap other solid particles to completely plug your pipes. Grease should be placed in a separate container and placed in the garbage. Caustics, acids, and solvents can have harmful effects on the sewer system and can be hazardous to workers in the sewer plant. These should also be disposed of separately.
Over time, the traps to sinks and floor drains that are seldom used dry out and allow sewer gas from the main to enter the home. Running water into the drains monthly should keep the sewer gas from entering the home. HINT: Adding a cup of vegetable oil to the water surface will slow evaporation.
If the problem is in the sewer main in the street, it is the City's responsibility to resolve the problem. If the problem is in the home or in the lateral between your home and the main, however, repairs and damages are the homeowner's responsibility. If you are experiencing plumbing problems throughout your house, we recommend that you call the City first (269-4340, ext. 226, during normal business hours, or 269-6333 after hours) to avoid getting a bill from your plumber if it turns out to be the City's responsibility.