Bismarck Water Bill Increase

Those users include 17 803 single family dwellings 1 749 multi family properties with.

Bismarck water bill increase. But it won t hit everyone. All accounts pay the minimum monthly bill. The hot topic on social media in bismarck today. While some people may be seeing a spike others will actually see a decrease.

Sewer is billed for each unit of water used unless the property is eligible for summer sewer averaging. A monthly average of water consumption for qualifying accounts is calculated based on water usage from the november 1st through may. Some bismarck residents at the beginning of summer were concerned the city s new water rates would jack up lawn watering bills or prompt people to water less leading to a brown town. People may be seeing an increase in their water bills.

Bismarck has 371 miles of water lines delivering 11 million gallons per day on average to about 21 000 users. Bismarck residents will soon see a change on their water bill. A study bismarck public works concluded in 2018 drove their decision to increase the cost of water units. Sewer rates are based on water use as most water flows into the sewer system.

The city commission accepted a new pricing system inspired by a utility rate study.