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, 2019
Water Service Rates and Charges
| Minimum Monthly Charges for Water Availability | Applicable Code Section | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Residential inside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $11.60 |
| Residential outside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $17.40 |
| Commercial inside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $11.60 |
| Commercial outside district per ELU | 7.04.120.A | $17.40 |
| Industrial (not set yet) | 7.04.120.A | – |
| Extended service2) | 7.04.120.A | $1.67 |
| Extended service – day use3) | 7.04.120.A | $4.22 |
| 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 | $3.30/100 c.f. |
| Within the district, 21ccf or more of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $6.20/100 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 | $4.95/100 c.f. |
| Outside the district, 21ccf or more of water each two months | 7.04.120.B | $9.30/100 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 | $20.95 |
| Residential outside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $31.42 |
| Commercial inside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $20.95 |
| Commercial outside district per ELU | 8.12.02 | $31.42 |
| Extended service5) | 8.12.02 | $3.37 |
| Extended service – day use6) | 8.12.02 | $5.05 |
| 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 | $2.85/100 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 | $2.85/100 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 | $4.27/100 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 | $4.27/100 c.f. |
(Res.754 § 1, 2018: Res.753 § 1, 2018: Res.752 § 1&3, 2018: Res.751 § 1, 2017: Res.747 § 1, 2016: Res.745 § 1, 2015: Res.738 § 1, 2014: Res.737 § 1, 2014: (Res.736 § 3, 2014: Res.729 § 1, 2013: Res.725 § 2, 2013: Res.722 § 1, 2012: Res.714 § 1, 2011: Res.701 § 1, 2011: Res.699 § 1, 2011: Res.697 § 1, 2010: Res.683 § 2, 2009)