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Notice of Rate Increase
Notice of Rate Increase
Regarding Water and Wastewater
Dear Calera Utility Customer,
This letter serves as notice to inform you of the upcoming utility rate increase for water and wastewater services that will appear on your January 2023 billing cycle, due on February 25, 2023. The City Council and Water Board hired Jackson Thornton Certified Public Accountants and Consultants to provide a Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study. The results of their study were presented at the Water Board and City Council meetings on November 21, 2022. The presentation given to the City Council can be viewed by clicking here.
Water Rates as of the January 2023 Billing Cycle – Due February 25, 2023
Amount Used Rate
First 2,000 gallons Minimum Inside City Limits: $22.58
Minimum Outside City Limits: $24.48
Next 3,000 gallons Per 1,000 gallons: $5.57
Over 5,000 gallons Per 1,000 gallons: $4.00
In addition to the above-listed water rates, there is a 4% utility tax on your bill.
Wastewater (Sewer) Rates as of the January 2023 Billing Cycle – Due February 25, 2023
Base Charges Rate
Base Charge Residential Customer $24.00
Base Charge Commercial Customer $80.00
Base Charge Industrial Customer $400.00
Base Charge Governmental Customer $80.00
Additional use Per 1,000 gallons of water usage: $7.50
If you have any questions about the rate changes, please contact:
- City Hall at 205-668-3500, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Or you may visit https://www.cityofcalera.org/264/Utility-Rates, where you can view a detailed overview of the new rate structures.
Contact Information – Telephone Number and Email Address
The Utility Department uses Robo Calling to notify customers when we have not received a utility payment. Please verify we have the correct telephone number on file.
Have your bill sent by email instead of the US Postal Service by contacting City Hall at 205-668-3500, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, to request this service.
Fees:
Return Item $30.00 Remove / Cut Lock $250.00
Administrative Fee: $50.00 Tampering Fee: $1,000.00 + Cost of Supplies