Water Rate Fees and Structure

The rate structure for water contains a fee for volume and a fee for base service charge. The fees for both volume and base service are shown in the Water Rate Table below.

Base Service ChargeTable

Per Connection Size Per Month

Service Line Size         Existing Rate              Proposed Rate         Water Per Base Rate

      ¾ Inch                           $24.50                         $39.87                        2,000

      1 Inch                           $49.00                         $71.37                        4,000

      1 ¼  Inch                      $73.50                         $119.61                      6,000

      1 ½  Inch                      $98.00                         $159.49                      8,000

      2 Inch                           $171.50                       $284.68                      14,000

      3 Inch                           $392.00                       $637.94                      32,000

 

The volume fee is charged monthly per 1,000 gallons of excess for each connection, existing rate is $2.35; proposed volume rate increase is $3.10.

 

Sewer Rate Fees and Structure

The rate structure for sewer contains a fee for volume and a fee for base service charge. The fees for both volume and base service are shown in the Sewer Rate Table below.

Base Service Charge Table

Per Connection Size Per Month

Service Line Size        Existing Rate              Proposed Rate          Sewer Per Base Rate

     ¾ Inch                          $31.50                        $38.65                            2,000

     1 Inch                           $56.39                        $69.18                            4,000

     1 ½ Inch                       $126.00                      $154.58                          8,000

     2 Inch                           $220.50                      $275.93                          14,000

     3 Inch                           $504.00                      $618.34                          32,000

 

The volume fee is charged monthly per 1,000 gallons of excess for each connection, existing rate is $2.48; proposed volume rate increase is $2.73.

 

The city will continue to use winter months’ water use average to determine summer sewer volume.

 

The public hearing will be held July 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 247 North Ninth prior to the regular council meeting. Interested persons may attend the hearing and/or submit written testimony mailed or delivered to City of Forsyth, City Clerk, PO Box 226, 247 North Ninth Avenue, Forsyth, Mt. 59327.