FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
TVWD proposed a phased water rate increase. The initial increase of $15.53 per month for a typical single-family residence took effect on November 1, 2023. The second increase, to take effect on November 1, 2024, will be an additional $15.04 per month for a typical single-family residence. The typical single-family residence has a 5/8-inch water meter and uses 5,236 gallons of water, or 7 CCF (hundred cubic feet) per month. Individual water bills will vary based on meter size and individual usage.
| Meter Size | Fixed Charges - Monthly | Fixed Charges - Bi-Monthly | Volume Rates by Customer Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8-inch | $25.93 | $51.86 |
Residential Block 1 0-28 CCF* (per bi-monthly billing period) $8.58 Block 2 29+ (per bi-monthly billing period) $12.22
Multi-Family, Commercial, Production, Irrigation, Temp. Irrigation Block 1 Up to 1.4 times 12-month moving average $8.58 Block 2 Over 1.4 times 12-month moving average $12.22 |
| 3/4-inch | $28.56 | $57.12 | |
| 1 inch | $35.20 | $70.40 | |
| 1 1/2-inch | $47.30 | $94.60 | |
| 2 inch | $69.76 | $139.52 | |
| 3 inch | $194.25 | $388.50 | |
| 4 inch | $260.27 | $520.54 | |
| 6 inch | $419.46 | $838.92 | |
| 8 inch | $605.89 | $1,211.78 | |
| 10 inch | $996.53 | $1,993.06 |
*Note: One CCF equals 100 cubic feet of water, or 748 gallons.
| Meter Size | Fixed Charges - Monthly | Fixed Charges - Bi-Monthly | Volume Rates by Customer Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8-inch | $30.47 | $60.94 |
Residential Block 1 0-28 CCF* (per bi-monthly billing period) $10.08 Block 2 29+ (per bi-monthly billing period) $14.36
Multi-Family, Commercial, Production, Irrigation, Temp. Irrigation Block 1 Up to 1.4 times 12-month moving average $10.08 Block 2 Over 1.4 times 12-month moving average $14.36 |
| 3/4-inch | $33.56 | $67.12 | |
| 1 inch | $41.36 | $82.72 | |
| 1 1/2-inch | $55.58 | $111.16 | |
| 2 inch | $81.97 | $163.94 | |
| 3 inch | $228.24 | $456.48 | |
| 4 inch | $305.82 | $611.64 | |
| 6 inch | $492.87 | $985.74 | |
| 8 inch | $711.92 | $1,423.84 | |
| 10 inch | $1,170.92 | $2,341.84 |
*Note: One CCF equals 100 cubic feet of water, or 748 gallons.