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July 17, 2008 issue

Boone Increases Water and Sewer Rates


With their adoption of the 2008-09 budget, the Boone Town Council adopted a tiered conservation rate structure for water and an across-the-board increase for sewer. Water and sewer availability fees have also increased. Charges for those who live outside the city limits are double the rates shown below.

Water and sewer bills mailed August 1 will reflect the new rates.

According to the town’s press release, “The new rate structure for water rewards customers who conserve.”

For more info, contact Utility Billing and Collections at 828-268-6220.


Basic Minimum Rates

Residential minimum 0 to 1,000 gallons – $14 each for water and sewer

Residential minimum 1,001 to 2,000 gallons – $15 each for water and sewer

Formerly, the residential minimum was 0 to 2,000 gallons and the charge was $14 each for water and sewer.

Commercial minimum 0 to 2,000 gallons – All meter sizes increase by $2


Excess Water/Sewer Rates

Water beyond the 2,000 gallons included in the minimum fee:
2,001 to 4,999 gallons – $5.15 per 1,000 gallons
5,000 to 9,999 gallons – $5.40 per 1,000 gallons
10,000 to 14,999 gallons – $5.65 per 1,000 gallons
15,000 to 19,999 gallons – $5.90 per 1,000 gallons
More than 20,000 gallons – $6.15 per 1,000 gallons

Sewer beyond the 2,000 gallons included in the minimum fee: $4.50 per 1,000 gallons

Formerly, the flat charge for water use beyond 2,000 gallons was $4.15 per 1,000 gallons, and the flat charge for sewer use beyond 2,000 gallons was $4.25 per 1,000 gallons.

Excess Water/Sewer Rates

Water availability fees – $3.75 per gallon (formerly $2.50)
Sewer availability fees – $4.50 per gallon (formerly $3.00)
Meter connection/disconnect/reconnect – $20 each (formerly $10)
NSF/Returned check fee – $25 (previously $20)