City Of Olathe Water Rates

We re proud that our customers enjoy some of the lowest water rates in the area.

City of olathe water rates. Water rates consist of a base rate and a volumetric rate designed to ensure the water utility operates on a self sustaining basis. Block 2 for consumption over 5 000 m 3. The city of chino has moved to a budget based rate structure tailored to meet the needs of each customer. See how our rates compare.

Block 1 for all water consumption up to 5 000 m 3. A consumption charge per 1 000 gallons. The city of olathe allocates utility charges based upon accounting principles developed by the american water works association awwa. Water service charges are designed to recover fixed costs incurred by the city for operating a potable water.

If you have questions about rates or service charges contact customer service at 913 895 1800. Water department water conservation. The city of olathe water provides water for about 133 062 residents living in the olathe area. A service charge to cover certain fixed costs.

City of olathe is setting the standard for excellence in customer service. The new rate structure assigns an individualized budget for indoor and outdoor water use. The volumetric rate is the amount charged to a customer per thousand gallons used. The city of columbia tracks water usage in units of 100 cubic feet.

There are two components to waterone s rates. 100 e santa fe st. Rate if paid on or before due date rate if paid after due date. Water usage charges are designed to recover the variable costs of operating a potable water system based upon how much water a customer uses.

The base rate is the minimum bill that a residential or commercial customer would receive to equally share in providing the availability of service. Established in 1884 the olathe city water fully relies on raw water supply from alluvial wells located along the kansas river east of de soto kansas where the sand and gravel aquifer is directly connected to the kansas river and relies on in stream river flows to maintain well production rates.