Utility Rates as of January 1, 2011
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WATER RATES

The majority of residents residing in a single family home inside the City of Kelso limits will use a ¾” water meter and pay a fixed bi-monthly charge of $17.87 and pay an additional sum equal to $2.62 per every 100 cubic feet of water consumed.  Household usage is 1,300 cf.  Based on the above a typical resident would pay $43.00 per month.  (Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance No. 10-3733)


SEWER RATES

The majority of residents residing in a single family home inside the City of Kelso limits will pay a fixed bi-monthly charge of $101.39.  Therefore a typical resident will pay $50.70 per month.  (Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance No. 10-3733)


GARBAGE RATES

The rate for once-per week collection for a single-family dwelling shall be $10.77 per month for a 90 gallon container and an additional $10.77 per month for each additional container. 
(Garbage Collection Rates Resolution No. 10-1027)


STORMWATER RATES

The monthly service charge for each single-family and duplex parcels shall be $7.12 per month. 
(Stormwater Management Rates Ordinance No. 08-3689)

Important Notice
posted 8-02-10

Beginning on October 20^th 2010, several important changes will become effective that will affect your Water/Sewer account.  The main intent of these changes is to more accurately account for costs at the source rather than subsidize some utility customers at the expense of other customers.  These changes will NOT affect the normal user rates. 

Specifically, please be aware of the three following highlights. 

• First, the notification of late bill payment will be done exclusively by U.S. Mail.  Please pay particular attention to your billing notices as THERE WILL NO LONGER BE “DOOR HANGER” NOTICES PROVIDED.
• Second, if you open a new account, your required deposit amount will be determined by your account credit history.  Up to three months use value deposit may be required. 
• Third, penalties for lack of payment shut-offs, meter tampering, and theft of services will be greatly increased. 

We encourage all customers to visit the City’s website at: http://publicworks.kelso.gov/City_of_Kelso_WA_Public_Works_Reference_Materials.php to review the new ordinance (Ordinance No. 10-3731) in its entirety.  Many updates were made other than the highlights provided above. If you have any questions or would like to request a copy of the ordinance please contact David at 423-6590.  We continue to work hard to provide our customer with improved service and hope you will appreciate these new equitable and efficient upgrades.

Thank-you,

David M. Sypher, P.E.

Public Works Director

For more information please Contact our Staff.