Water Rates

A water bill is made up of three separate fees: a fire protection fee based upon size of connection, a base service charge based upon the size of the meter, and a volume charge based upon the amount of water used. Customers are billed quarterly.

Drastic increases in a water/sewer bill may indicate possible plumbing problems. If you are concerned about an increase in your bill, the Water Department might be able to help you locate the problem. While City personnel can't make repairs in your home, just knowing the problem exists can help you get prompt service in fixing it. In some cases, a water leak may even qualify for an adjustment to your bill. Additionally, yard meters are for sale for $130.50 to separately meter water used for watering lawns and gardens. This allows customers to only be billed for the water used for watering and not be charged the sewer rate.

DID YOU KNOW?
To convert gallons and cubic feet:
Number of gallons x .1337 = cubic feet
Number of cubic feet x 7.48 = gallons

Effective June 1, 2007, the following rates will be charged for requested services:

                                                                      During Normal              After Normal
                                                                     Business Hours          Business Hours
Reinstallation of meter (including
valving at curb stop)                                               $35.00                       $45.00

Valve turned on at curb stop                                   $30.00                       $40.00

Note:  No charge for disconnection.

Rates are authorized by the Public Service Commission for the Prairie du Chien Municipal Water Utility.

For questions on your water bill,
contact Judy Lee at 326-6407 or jlee@mhtc.net