City of Manhattan water customers can expect to see increases in their monthly utility bills in 2017. The 2017 budget includes a 3% increase for water, sewer and stormwater rates, effective Jan. 1.
Residential customers who use an average of 7 units or 5,250 gallons of water per month can expect the following increases:
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|
Monthly Increase |
Yearly Increase |
|
| Water |
$0.65 |
$7.80 |
| Sewer |
$1.07 |
$12.84 |
| Stormwater |
$0.14 |
$1.68 |
| Totals |
$1.86 |
$22.32 |
Commercial customers who use an average of 50 units or 37,500 gallons of water per month can expect the following increases:
|
Monthly Increase |
Yearly Increase |
|
| Water |
$4.09 |
$49.08 |
| Sewer |
$4.94 |
$59.28 |
| Stormwater* *(assessed based on property surface area) |
$0.23-$51.46 |
$2.77-$617.46 |
| Totals |
$9.03 + stormwater |
$108.36 + stormwater |
Customers likely will not see the full effect of the increases until their February bills.
In addition, fees for Parks and Recreation activities will increase by $5 each starting Jan. 1. This includes sports, theater, dance, swim, ice skating and day camp activities offered through Manhattan Parks and Recreation.
