13.04.230 Rate Schedule.
The water rates for the City of Kettle Falls are as follows:
A. The service charges will be $10.00 for service connection or name change. This charge is nonrefundable.
B. A water administrative fee is established at $21.50 per month for in-town users and $42.00 per month for out-of-town users.
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Single unit residence – In town |
$21.50 |
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Multi-dwelling residence – In town – Each unit |
$21.50 |
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Single unit residence – Out of town |
$42.00 |
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Multi-dwelling residence – Out of town – Each unit |
$42.00 |
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Motel/Hotel/RV park – In town |
$21.50 |
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Each additional unit |
$1.25 |
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Motel/Hotel/RV park – Out of town |
$42.00 |
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Each additional unit |
$1.25 |
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Each additional unit with water service |
$1.25 |
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Office building – Out of town |
$42.00 |
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Each additional unit with water service |
$2.00 |
For periods of shut-off, there will be no charge for water. A reactivation fee of $35.00 is established for turning on water services that are shut off at customer’s request. This fee does not apply to services shut off due to emergencies or temporary shut-offs for scheduled repairs.
An application fee of $10.00 is established for decommissioning individual units in a multi-unit facility under KFMC 13.04.055.
C. All water shall be charged out at a rate of $1.20 per thousand gallons for in-town users and $1.30 per thousand gallons for out-of-town users. This rate is subject to revision as deemed necessary by the city council.
D. Bulk water rates will be as follows:
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1. Single Load from Water Department |
$5.00 per load plus current rate per 1,000 gallons |
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2. Bulk Water Account |
$35.00 per month (billed monthly) plus current rate per 1,000 gallons |
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3. Hydrant Use Fee |
$25.00 |
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4. Hydrant Meter Deposit |
$200.00 |
All water trucks must utilize approved backflow prevention equipment.
No bulk water charge for firefighting services.
Bulk water sales are subject to approval by the city superintendent.
E. Water hookup application deposit: $1,000. (Ord. 1781, § 2, 2019; Ord. 1814, §2, 2022).