Update: December 2, 2021
The proposed Water, Wastewater, and Irrigation Rate Schedule for 2022 – 2025 was approved with the exception of the following item:
Residential Irrigation Tier block gallons for 5/8″ meters was increased from 15,000 per tier block to 20,000 gallons per month. Approved rates schedule below.
COMMERCIAL/MULTI-FAMILY/RESIDENTIAL RATES & CHARGES
- Residential units which are individually metered are billed as single-family residences.
- Multiple Dwelling Units which are master metered shall be billed per Dwelling Unit
- Commercial units shall be billed by Meter Size as indicated
| APPROVED WATER RATES | Schedule 1 | ||||||||
| Monthly Base Charge by Meter Size | |||||||||
| Metered Residential & Commercial | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | |||||
| Meter Size | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | |||||
| 5/8″ or 3/4″ | $14.00 | $16.10 | $18.51 | $18.97 | |||||
| 1″ | $35.00 | $40.25 | $46.28 | $47.43 | |||||
| 1 1/2″ | $70.00 | $80.50 | $92.57 | $94.88 | |||||
| 2″ | $112.00 | $128.80 | $148.12 | $151.82 | |||||
| 3″ | $224.00 | $257.60 | $296.24 | $303.64 | |||||
| 4″ | $350.00 | $402.50 | $462.87 | $474.44 | |||||
| 6″ | $700.00 | $805.00 | $925.75 | $948.89 | |||||
| 8″ | $1,120.00 | $1,288.00 | $1,481.20 | $1,518.23 | |||||
| 10″ | $1,750.00 | $2,012.50 | $2,314.37 | $2,372.22 | |||||
| Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | ||||||
| Master‐Metered Residential | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | |||||
| Per Dwelling Unit Equivalent | $14.00 | $16.10 | $18.51 | $18.97 | |||||
| Monthly Usage Charges (in 1,000 gallons) | |||||||||
| Metered Residential | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 | ||||
| 5/8″ or 3/4″ | 0 ‐ 6,000 | 6,001 ‐ 12,000 | 12,001 ‐ 18,000 | 18,001 ‐ 24,000 | 24,000+ | ||||
| 1″ | 0 ‐ 15,000 | 15,001 ‐ 30,000 | 30,001 ‐ 45,000 | 45,001 ‐ 60,000 | 60,000+ | ||||
| 1 1/2″ | 0 ‐ 30,000 | 30,001 ‐ 60,000 | 60,001 ‐ 90,000 | 90,001 ‐ 120,000 | 120,000+ | ||||
| 2″ | 0 ‐ 48,000 | 48,001 ‐ 96,000 | 96,001 ‐ 144,000 | 144,001 ‐ 192,000 | 192,000+ | ||||
| 3″ | 0 ‐ 96,000 | 96,001 ‐ 192,000 | 192,001 ‐ 288,000 | 288,001 ‐ 384,000 | 384,000+ | ||||
| 4″ | 0 ‐ 150,000 | 150,001 ‐ 300,000 | 300,001 ‐ 450,000 | 450,001 ‐ 600,000 | 600,000+ | ||||
| 6″ | 0 ‐ 300,000 | 300,001 ‐ 600,000 | 600,001 ‐ 900,000 | 900,001 ‐ 1,200,000 | 1,200,000+ | ||||
| 8″ | 0 – 480,000 | 480,001 – 960,000 | 960,001 – 1,440,000 | 1,440,001 – 1,920,000 | 1,920,000+ | ||||
| 10″ | 0 – 750,000 | 750,001 – 1,500,000 | 1,500,001 – 2,250,000 | 2,250,001 – 3,000,000 | 3,000,000+ | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2022 | $4.12 | $6.18 | $8.24 | $10.30 | $12.36 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2023 | $4.73 | $7.10 | $9.47 | $11.84 | $14.21 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2024 | $5.43 | $8.16 | $10.89 | $13.61 | $16.34 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2025 | $5.56 | $8.36 | $11.16 | $13.95 | $16.74 | ||||
| Commercial | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | |||||||
| 5/8″ or 3/4″ | 0 ‐ 6,000 | 6,000+ | |||||||
| 1″ | 0 ‐ 15,000 | 15,000+ | |||||||
| 1 1/2″ | 0 ‐ 30,000 | 30,000+ | |||||||
| 2″ | 0 ‐ 48,000 | 48,000+ | |||||||
| 3″ | 0 ‐ 96,000 | 96,000+ | |||||||
| 4″ | 0 ‐ 150,000 | 150,000+ | |||||||
| 6″ | 0 ‐ 300,000 | 300,000+ | |||||||
| 8″ | 0 – 480,000 | 480,000+ | |||||||
| 10″ | 0 – 750,000 | 750,000+ | |||||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2022 | $4.12 | $6.18 | |||||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2023 | $4.73 | $7.10 | |||||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2024 | $5.43 | $8.16 | |||||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2025 | $5.56 | $8.36 | |||||||
| Master‐Metered Residential | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 | ||||
| Per Dwelling Unit | 0 ‐ 6,000 | 6,001 ‐ 12,000 | 12,001 ‐ 18,000 | 18,001 ‐ 24,000 | 24,000+ | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2022 | $4.12 | $6.18 | $8.24 | $10.30 | $12.36 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2023 | $4.73 | $7.10 | $9.47 | $11.84 | $14.21 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2024 | $5.43 | $8.16 | $10.89 | $13.61 | $16.34 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2025 | $5.56 | $8.36 | $11.16 | $13.95 | $16.74 | ||||
| APPROVED WASTEWATER RATES | Schedule 2 | ||||
| Monthly Base Charge by Meter Size | |||||
| Metered Residential & Commercial | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | |
| Meter Size | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | |
| 5/8″ or 3/4″ | $15.00 | $15.60 | $16.22 | $16.62 | |
| 1″ | $37.50 | $39.00 | $40.56 | $41.57 | |
| 1 1/2″ | $75.00 | $78.00 | $81.12 | $83.14 | |
| 2″ | $120.00 | $124.80 | $129.79 | $133.03 | |
| 3″ | $240.00 | $249.60 | $259.58 | $266.06 | |
| 4″ | $375.00 | $390.00 | $405.60 | $415.74 | |
| 6″ | $750.00 | $780.00 | $811.20 | $831.48 | |
| 8″ | $1,200.00 | $1,248.00 | $1,297.92 | $1,330.36 | |
| 10″ | $1,875.00 | $1,950.00 | $2,028.00 | $2,078.70 | |
| Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | ||
| Master‐Metered Residential | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | |
| Per Dwelling Unit Equivalent | $15.00 | $15.60 | $16.22 | $16.62 | |
| Monthly Usage Charges (in 1,000 gallons) | |||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons (All User) | $5.97 | $6.20 | $6.44 | $6.60 | |
| APPROVED IRRIGATION RATES | Schedule 3 | |||||
| Monthly Base Charge by Meter Size | ||||||
| Metered Residential & Commercial | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | ||
| Meter Size | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | ||
| 5/8″ or 3/4″ | $4.23 | $4.65 | $5.11 | $5.23 | ||
| 1″ | $10.58 | $11.63 | $12.79 | $13.10 | ||
| 1 1/2″ | $21.15 | $23.26 | $25.58 | $26.21 | ||
| 2″ | $33.84 | $37.22 | $40.94 | $41.96 | ||
| 3″ | $67.68 | $74.44 | $81.88 | $83.92 | ||
| 4″ | $105.75 | $116.32 | $127.95 | $131.14 | ||
| 6″ | $211.50 | $232.65 | $255.91 | $262.30 | ||
| 8″ | $338.40 | $372.24 | $409.46 | $419.69 | ||
| 10″ | $528.75 | $581.62 | $639.78 | $655.77 | ||
| Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | Rate Effective | |||
| Master‐Metered Residential | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | ||
| Per Dwelling Unit Equivalent | $4.23 | $4.65 | $5.11 | $5.23 | ||
| Monthly Usage Charges (in 1,000 gallons) | ||||||
| Metered Residential and Commercial | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | |||
| 5/8″ or 3/4″ | 0 ‐ 20,000 | 20,001 ‐ 40,000 | 40,000+ | |||
| 1″ | 0 ‐ 75,000 | 75,001 ‐ 150,000 | 150,000+ | |||
| 1 1/2″ | 0 ‐ 150,000 | 150,001 ‐ 300,000 | 300,000+ | |||
| 2″ | 0 ‐ 240,000 | 240,001 ‐ 480,000 | 480,000+ | |||
| 3″ | 0 ‐ 480,000 | 480,001 ‐ 960,000 | 960,000+ | |||
| 4″ | 0 ‐ 750,000 | 750,001 ‐ 1,500,000 | 1,500,000+ | |||
| 6″ | 0 ‐ 1,500,000 | 1,500,001 ‐ 3,000,000 | 3,000,000+ | |||
| 8″ | 0 – 2,400,000 | 2,400,001 – 4,800,000 | 4,800,000+ | |||
| 10″ | 0 – 3,750,000 | 3,750,001 – 7,500,000 | 7,500,000+ | |||
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2022 | $0.60 | $1.80 | $3.60 | |||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2023 | $0.66 | $1.98 | $3.96 | |||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2024 | $0.72 | $2.17 | $4.35 | |||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2025 | $0.73 | $2.22 | $4.45 | |||
| Master‐Metered Residential | ||||||
| Per Dwelling Unit | 0 ‐ 20,000 | 20,001 ‐ 40,000 | 40,000+ | |||
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | ||||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2022 | $0.60 | $1.80 | $3.60 | |||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2023 | $0.66 | $1.98 | $3.96 | |||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2024 | $0.72 | $2.17 | $4.35 | |||
| Rate per 1,000 gallons Effective January 1, 2025 | $0.73 | $2.22 | $4.45 | |||
________________________________________________________________________________________________A proposed rate study for the water, wastewater, and irrigation rates is currently in review for the 2022-2025 schedule.
Anticipated changes to the current utility water, wastewater, & irrigation rates are going to be proposed for approval during the upcoming months. The 2nd rate presentation is anticipated to take place on the October 7, 2021 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GatewayCDD/ or visit the website for related news & dates.
REMINDER – PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, DEC 2 @ 5:30
2022-2025 UTILITY WATER, WASTEWATER, & IRRIGATION RATE SCHEDULE .
FULL NOTICE* MAILED AND EMAILED TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Q: What does this mean for you ?
A: If you receive a water bill from Gateway Services, the rate schedule starting January 2022 may change pending approval of the proposed rate schedule. (Start date subject to change)
Q: When will the new rate schedule start ?
A: If approved for a January 2022 start date, the new rates will reflect on the March 2022 water bill .
Q: Why is the rate schedule changing ?
A: A rate study is conducted every 3 or 5 years and may vary based on the impact of growth, set rates to promote water conservation and capital improvement.
Q: What changes will take place with a new rate schedule ?
A: Changes to the new rate schedule may include an increase in annual base and usage charge. The volume of gallons/consumption tiers blocks may change as well.
For Example*( Not based on actual projections): The Base Charge for water may increase from $13.00 a month to $13.25 a month. The volume of water used under a tier may change from 0-25,000 gallons a month to 0-15,000 gallons a month under Tier Rate 1. Proposed rate schedule will be presented during the October 7, 2021 Board of Supervisor’s meeting.
Q: When was the proposed rate study communicated ?
A: Gateway Services staff has communicated with HOAs during summer of 2021. The first presentation took place during the April 2021 Board of Supervisors’ meeting. Staff has also attended community HOA meetings, posted with water bill and posted on the GSCDD website.