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New Rates (Effective February 1, 2012)

New Tariffs will be posted as soon as they are available. The rate changes are as follows:

MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGES:      
(No Gallons Included)           
5/8 x ¾“ & ¾" Residential & Commercial $21.95     
1” Meter – All classes  54.88    
1 ½” Meter – All classes  109.75    
2” Meter – All Classes

175.60

   
3” Meter – All Classes  351.20    
4” Meter – All Classes 

548.75

   
6” Meter – All Classes 1,097.50    
Standpipe 

None

   
     
COMMODITY RATES     (per 1,000 gallons)    
     
5/8” x ¾” & ¾”  Meters   3” Meters  
1 to 4,000 gals. $5.70  1 to 144,000 gals.  $7.70
4,001 to 10,000 gals. 7.70 Over 144,000 gals.   9.70
Over 10,000 gals  9.70    
       
1” Meters     4” Meters  
1 to 22,500 gals. 7.70 1 to 225,000 gals. 7.70
Over 22,500 gals. 9.70 Over 225,000 gals. 9.70
       
1 ½” Meters    6” Meters    
1 to 45,000 gals. 7.70 1 to 450,000 gals.  7.70
Over 45,000 gals. 9.70 Over 450,000 gals.  9.70
       
2” Meters       
1 to 72,000 gals.  7.70  Standpipe     
Over 72,000 gals. 9.70 Year-Round, All Usage 9.70
       

Monthly Service for Fire Sprinkler:

       
All sizes

2% of monthly minimum for comparable sized meter, but not less than $10.00 per month

       
SERVICE LINE AND METER INSTALLATION CHARGES

(Refundable pursuant to A.A.C. R14-2-405)

Meter size Service  Meter¹   Total² 
5/8” x3/4” $445 $155

$600

3/4" 445 255 700
1" 495 315 810
1-1/2" 550 525 1,075
2" Turbo 830 1,045 1,875
2" Compound 830 1,890 2,720
3" Turbo or Compound Cost Cost Cost
4" Turbo or Compound Cost Cost Cost
6" Turbo or Compound Cost Cost Cost
      ¹ Includes meter box or vault

² Costs for boring under highway or pavement cuts are additional, at actual cost.

       
SERVICE CHARGES      
Establishment   $35.00    
Reconnection (delinquent) 35.00    
After Hours Service Charge 35.00 *this charge is in addition to any applicable service charges or fees
Meter Test 35.00    
Turn Off/Turn On          (at customer request)

$25.00

   
       
Deposit (residential) 2 x Average Bill    
Deposit (Non- residential)  2.5 x Max Bill     
Hydrant Meter Deposit  1,500.00    
Meter Vault Key Deposit 20.00    
Deposit Interest (a)    
Late Payment Penalty (per month) 1.5% of unpaid balance    
Development Fee $2,000.00 (per dwelling unit equivalent)  
 Re-establishment (within 12 months) Monthly Minimum x no. of months off system  
NSF Check $15.00    
Deferred Payment 1.5% per month of unpaid balance  
Re-Read $15.00  
Moving Meter at customer request Cost  
Damage to Meter Cost  
(a) Established on year Treasury bill rate as published in Wall Street Journal annually as of January 1     
     

Old Rates (Prior to February 1, 2012)

 

GENERAL SERVICE (D-RATE)

This rate is applicable for water used for residential use only, within the service area established by the Arizona Corporation Commission and where no other specific tariff is on file.

MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGE

Meter Size

1,000 gallons or less ¾" $ 18.75
  1" $ 50.00
  1 ½" $100.00
  2" $150.00
  3" $200.00
  4" $300.00
  6" $400.00
MONTHLY USAGE CHARGE Winter Summer
Each 1,000 gallons in excess of minimum, up to 5,000 gallons $ 4.30 $ 4.30
Each 1,000 gallons in excess of 5,000 gallons $ 6.90 $ 8.63

Summer rates are effective for water usage in May, June, July and August and billed June, July, August and September.

ADJUSTMENTS

Plus any special assessments, taxes or surcharges that are or may be imposed by any governmental agency.

 


COMMERCIAL SERVICE (C-RATE)

This rate is applicable, unless a more specific tariff is on file, to water used for: 1) anything other than residential use within the service area established by the Arizona Corporation Commission; 2) permanent structures and facilities designed for multi-family residential use including, but not limited to, an apartment complex, mobile home park; and 3) more than one (1) structure capable of overnight, human habitation (e.g., guest houses, mobile homes, etc.) legally established on a single lot and legally being served through a single meter. All structures, including mobile homes, are presumed to be permanent. The presumption may be overcome by evidence that the parcel is already metered and the structure will remain on the lot for 120 days or less.

MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGE

Meter Size

1,000 gallons or less ¾" $ 27.00
  1" $ 50.00
  1 ½" $100.00
  2" $150.00
  3" $200.00
  4" $300.00
  6" $400.00
MONTHLY USAGE CHARGE Winter Summer
Each 1,000 gallons in excess of minimum, up to 5,000 gallons $ 4.30 $ 4.30
Each 1,000 gallons in excess of 5,000 gallons $ 6.90 $ 8.63

Summer rates are effective for water usage in May, June, July and August and billed June, July, August and September.

ADJUSTMENTS

Plus any special assessments, taxes or surcharges that are or may be imposed by any governmental agency.

 


WHOLESALE SERVICE (W-RATE)

This rate is applicable to water provided to persons and/or entities who request water service to independent water distribution systems on a wholesale basis (e.g., the National Park Service at the Sunset Crater National Monument), but only to the extent there are waters supplemental to, and in excess of , the potable water supply necessary to serve Company's retail water customers, as determined by Company.

MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGE

1,000 gallons or less 2" meter ¾" $ 150.00

 

MONTHLY USAGE CHARGE Winter Summer
Each 1,000 gallons in excess of minimum, up to 5,000 gallons $ 4.30 $ 4.30
Each 1,000 gallons in excess of 5,000 gallons $ 6.90 $ 8.63

Summer rates are effective for water usage in May, June, July and August and billed June, July, August and September.

 

FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE (F-Rate)

This rate is applicable to unmetered water delivered through fire sprinklers.

MONTHLY CHARGE (RATE)
Fire Sprinkler Service 1% of the monthly minimum for a comparable sized meter connection, but not less than $5.00 per month.

 

STAND PIPE & FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE (S-Rate)

This rate is applicable to:

1) metered water for residential purposes from Company stand pipes designated for the use of hauling water for residential use.

2) metered water for construction and non-residential purposes (e.g., testing of fire hydrants and practice fire-fighting exercises) from Company stand pipes and fire hydrants; and

3) unmetered water for emergency fire-fighting purposes.

RATE Winter Summer
Each 1,000 gallons $ 6.90 $ 8.63

Summer rates are effective for water usage in May, June, July and August.

METER AND SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES

METER SIZE SERVICE CONNECTIONS METER TOTAL
5/8 x ¾" $350.00 $220.00 $570.00
¾" $350.00 $220.00 $570.00
1" $370.00 $420.00 $790.00
1 ½" $500.00 $840.00 $1,340.00
2" $990.00 $1,010.00 $2,000.00
3" Cost Cost Cost
4" Cost Cost Cost
6" Cost Cost Cost



 

SUMMARY
RATES AND CHARGES

Residential Monthly Service Rate:

  Minimum Gallons
5/8 x ¾" $ 18.75 For 1,000
¾" $ 18.75 For 1,000
1" $ 50.00 For 1,000
1 - 1 ½" $100.00 For 1,000
2" $150.00 For 1,000
3" $200.00 For 1,000
4" $300.00 For 1,000
6" $400.00 For 1,000

Commodity Rate

$ 4.30 Per 1,000 Gallons in Excess of Minimum to 5,000 Gallons
$ 6.90 Per 1,000 Gallons in Excess of 5,000 (Winter)
$ 8.63 Per 1,000 Gallons in Excess of 5,000 (Summer)

Stand Pipe & Fire Hydrant
$ 6.90 Per 1,000 (Winter)
$ 8.63 Per 1,000 (Summer)



 

Commercial Monthly Service Rate:

  Minimum Gallons
5/8 x ¾" $ 27.00 For 1,000
¾" $ 27.00 For 1,000
1" $ 50.00 For 1,000
1 - 1 ½" $100.00 For 1,000
2" Wholesale Only $150.00 For 1,000
3" $200.00 For 1,000
4" $300.00 For 1,000
6" $400.00 For 1,000

Commodity Rate

$ 4.30 Per 1,000 Gallons in Excess of Minimum to 5,000 Gallons
$ 6.90 Per 1,000 Gallons in Excess of 5,000 (Winter)
$ 8.63 Per 1,000 Gallons in Excess of 5,000 (Summer)

Fire Sprinkler Service
1% of Monthly minimum for comparable sized meter, but not less than $5.00 per month.

SUMMARY - SERVICE CHARGES

Establishment $ 25.00
Establishment (after Hours) $ 37.50
Re-connection (delinquent) $ 25.00
Re-connection (after hours) $37.50
Meter Test $ 35.00
Deposit (residential) 2 x Avg. Bill
Deposit (non-residential) 2.5 x Max. Bill
Late Payment Penalty 1.50% of unpaid balance
Development Fee $2,000.00
Moving Meter at Customer Request $Cost
Damage to Meter $Cost
Re-establishment (within 12 months) Monthly minimum x No. of months off system
NSF Check $15.00
Deferred Payment 1.50% of unpaid balance
Re-read $15.00
other turn on/off at customer's request $25.00
Other turn on/off at customer's request (after hours) $37.50

SERVICE LINE AND METER INSTALLATION CHARGES

5/8 x ¾" $570
¾" $570
1" $790
1 ½" $1,340
2" $2,000
3" Cost
4" Cost
6" Cost