MEMO: Rate Affordability for Water and Sewer in Whatcom County
BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Water & Sewer Rates
Rates Effective with Billing after January. 1, 2021
Water Service Rates and Charges
| Minimum Monthly Charges for Water Availability | Applicable Code Section | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Residential inside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $12.05 |
| Residential outside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $18.07 |
| Commercial inside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $12.05 |
| Commercial outside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $18.07 |
| Industrial (not set yet) | 7.04.120.A | – |
| Extended service2) | 7.04.120.A | $1.76 |
| Extended service – day use3) | 7.04.120.A | $4.44 |
| Wheeling–Per one hundred (100) c.f. of water | 7.04.120.A | $1.22 |
| Water Use Charges per two month period4) | Applicable Code Section | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Within the district, up to 4ccf of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Within the district, 5ccf-20ccf of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $3.45/100 c.f. |
| Within the district, 21ccf or more of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $6.55/100 c.f. |
| Outside the district, up to 4ccf of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Outside the district, 5ccf-20ccf of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $5.17/100 c.f. |
| Outside the district, 21ccf or more of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $9.82/100 c.f. |
Sewer Service Rates and Charges
| Minimum Monthly Charges for Sewer Availability | Applicable Code Section | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Residential inside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $22.20 |
| Residential outside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $33.30 |
| Commercial inside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $22.20 |
| Commercial outside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $33.30 |
| Extended service5) | 8.12.02 | $3.54 |
| Extended service – day use6) | 8.12.02 | $5.31 |
| Sewer Use Charges per two month period7) | Applicable Code Section | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Residential – within the district, up to 4ccf of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Residential – within the district, 5ccf-20ccf of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $2.90/100 c.f. |
| Residential – within the district, 21ccf or more of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Commercial – within the district, up to 4ccf of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Commercial – within the district, 5ccf or more of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $2.90/100 c.f. |
| Residential – outside the district, up to 4ccf of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Residential – outside the district, 5ccf-20ccf of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $4.35/100 c.f. |
| Residential – outside the district, 21ccf or more of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Commercial – outside the district, up to 4ccf of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $0.00/100 c.f. |
| Commercial – outside the district, 5ccf or more of water each two months | 8.12.02 | $4.35/100 c.f. |