300 East 5th Street
Building 1
Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone:
(515) 239-5150
FAX:
(515) 239-5251
Water and Pollution Control Department
Information
| Staff
| Conservation |
Rates |
History
| Quality
Service Sign Up
| Source Water
| Drought Plan |
Security
WATER & YAR
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| As part of the city's
efforts to promote conservation and to help keep costs down
for all customers, a reevaluation of the water rate structure
took place in 2008. The intent of the new structure is to
have the rates reflect the fact that seasonal peak water use
is driving the utility towards a major capacity expansion
project.
Information about the new rate structure is available by
clicking here.
Water
bills are composed of a minimum bill, based on the size of
the meter (typical residential meters are 5/8"), and a
consumption charge. The consumption rate is $1.39 per
one-hundred (100) cubic feet, or more than 5 gallons for
$0.01. Compare this to the cost of bottled water, and
you will find that Ames tap water is an incredible bargain! |
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| Note: In addition to the rates listed above, sewer service and storm water charges are also added to a water bill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other charges relating to the use of the city's water supply system include a charge of $137.50 per occurrence for unauthorized use of water and a $1.82 per day plus $12.10 per month for un-metered use of water. Bulk water is available at the Water Plant at the rate of $0.62/100 gallons. Meter reading and billing are handled by the City of Ames Finance Department. Any inquiries about billing, starting or stopping service, or similar questions should be directed to the Customer Service Division of the Finance Department. |
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