Politics & Government
Wentzville Increases 2012 Sewer Rates
User fees must cover the cost of service and debt.
The Wednesday approved a sewer rate hike for 2012. The change will increase the volumetric rate from $3.15 to $3.65.
The rate increase is necessary, according to Interim City Administrator Dennis Walsh, in order to cover operating costs and debt service for the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Water and sewer services are covered by separate funds in the city budget and are considered enterprise funds, which means the user fees must cover the expense of providing the service.
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The city is required by the state Department of Natural Resources to have a hearing each year to reevaluate rates. The change will increase the average monthly user rate from $23.75 to $27.50, according to Walsh.
Size Meter/Gallons per Minute Sewer Base 3/4 inch and Below 35 $8.75 1 inch 70 $14 1.5 inch 120 $24.01 2 inch 170 $34.01 3 inch 375 $56.30 4 inch 675 $101.32 6 inch 1,500 $149.91 8 inch 1,900 $179.89 10 inch 2,400 $239.86
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