In 2007 and 2008 the City Council adopted changes to the water and sewer utility rates. These changes included annual rate increases through the end of 2013 for sewer and the end of 2012 for water. An additional surcharge for protection of the Lake Whatcom watershed was added to the water utility in 2012.
Rate increases support the operations, maintenance and capital construction programs required by both State law and City policies. Rates will increase on January 1 of each year through 2018.
Understanding Your Utility Bill (PDF)
Utility Rate Studies Presentation
- Water and Sewer Utility Rate Study Final August 2012 (PDF)
- Staff Memo Responses to Council Questions November 29, 2012 (PDF)
- Utility Rate Studies Public Hearing Presentation November 19, 2012 (PDF)
- Staff Memo Responses to Council Questions November 16, 2012 (PDF)
- Utility Rate Studies Presentation November 5, 2012 (PDF)
- Utility Rate Studies Staff Report November 5, 2012 (PDF)
Water/Sewer Rate Study
- Water/Sewer Rate Study Presentation September 4, 2012 (PDF)
- Water/Sewer Rate Study Presentation August 6, 2012 (PDF)
- Water/Sewer Rate Study Draft Report August 1, 2012 (PDF)
Storm and Surface Water Utility Study
- Stormwater Rate Study Final Report October 2012 (PDF)
- Stormwater Rate Study Presentation October 22, 2012 (PDF)
- Stormwater Rate Study Presentation September 24, 2012 (PDF)
- Stormwater Rate Study Draft Report September 18, 2012 (PDF)
