2024 Water Rates for WSUD
These rates went into effect January 01, 2024
The cost-of-service for water utility services is determined by equitable cost recovery in proportion to the demands each customer class or entity places on the system based on functions of service and known or assumed cost causation.
In City Charge
Per City of Port Orchard Ordinance No. 051-22, the City charges WSUD a utility tax based on the total revenue collected by WSUD from customers within the City of Port Orchard. As a customer within the City limits, your billing includes your pro-rata share of WSUD’s cost recovery (“In City Charge”) due to this tax.
Water Rates based on Classification
Customer classifications are established as follows:
Single Family Residential shall mean a single family residence or duplex unit. This account type is billed bi-monthly and therefore is slightly different than the others. To calculate the billing for these types of accounts it would be the flat rate based on meter size times two plus any commodity charges from the whole billing period. Additional unit charges may apply.
Multi-Family Residential shall mean a triplex, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and mobile home parks served by a single water meter. To calculate the billing for these types of accounts it would be the flat rate based on meter size plus commodity charges. Additional unit charges would apply for each unit past the first one.
Commercial/Industrial shall mean institutions such as churches and medical facilities. Commercial such as stores, restaurants and other businesses and industrial uses. To calculate billing for these types of accounts it would be the flat rate based on meter size plus commodity charges.
Agricultural/Irrigation shall mean water used for landscaping and other non-consumptive uses served by a single water meter. To calculate billing for these types account it would be the flat rate based on meter size plus commodity charges.
A flat rate meter charge based on the meter size shall be assessed monthly for each meter.
West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
| Meter Size | Flat/Base Rate | Street Lights | Fire Flow | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" , 3/4" | $22.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
| 1" | $42.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
| 1-1/2" | $75.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
| 2" | $115.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
| 3" | $228.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
| 4" | $353.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
| 6" | $689.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Plus Commodity |
Resolution 1111-23 - Exhibit C - 2024 West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
Miscellaneous Charges
| Description | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Serve | $10.86 | Monthly. Applies only to properties that have been issued a Binding Letter of water availability or have paid GFC's and have not taken on water service. |
| Unit Charge | $22.58 | Monthly for each Residential Dwelling Unit, Guest House or accessory building with a kitchen, served shall be assessed monthly for the multi-family class. |
| Bulk Water Fill | $25.00 | Account establishment is required for monthly invoicing for bulk water obtained. Intermittent (Intermittent is defined as less than five bulk fills per year) bulk fills do not require an account. All transporting trucks are required to have an approved air-gap, which shall be inspected and approved by the District. |
Resolution 1111-23 - Exhibit C - 2024 West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
Commodity Charge (COM) Per One-Hundred cubic feet (ccf). ccf = 748 gallons.
In addition to the flat rate and unit charge, a commodity charge per 100 cubic feet for all water consumed shall be imposed. The block rates and volumes are different based on service type and meter size.
Single Family Residential - Billed Bimonthly
| Meter Size |
Block 1 Rate - $2.66/ccf |
Block 2 Rate - $3.07/ccf |
Block 3 Rate - $3.57/ccf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8", 3/4" | 0 - 11 | >11 - 21 | >21 |
| 1" | 0 - 11 | >11 -21 | >21 |
Resolution 1111-23 - Exhibit C - 2024 West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
Multi-Family Residential - Billed Monthly
| Meter Size |
Block 1 Rate - $3.34/ccf |
Block 2 Rate - $3.87/ccf |
Block 3 Rate - $4.47/ccf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8", 3/4" | 0 - 77 | >77 - 146 | >146 |
| 1" | 0 - 102 | >102 - 194 | >194 |
| 1-1/2" | 0 - 167 | >167 - 316 | >316 |
| 2" | 0 - 244 | >244 - 463 | >463 |
| 3" | 0 - 424 | >424 - 803 | >803 |
| 4" | 0 - 680 | >680 - 1,289 | >1,289 |
| 6" | 0 - 1,360 | >1,360 - 2,578 | > 2,578 |
Resolution 1111-23 - Exhibit C - 2024 West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
Commercial - Billed Monthly
| Meter Size |
Block 1 Rate - $3.20/ccf |
Block 2 Rate - $3.72/ccf |
Block 3 Rate - $4.30/ccf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8", 3/4" | 0 - 12 | >12 - 24 | >24 |
| 1" | 0 - 16 | >16 - 32 | >32 |
| 1-1/2" | 0 - 26 | >26 - 52 | >52 |
| 2" | 0 - 38 | >34 - 75 | >75 |
| 3" | 0 - 65 | >65 - 131 | >131 |
| 4" | 0 - 106 | >106 - 211 | >211 |
| 6" | 0 - 212 | >212 - 424 | >424 |
Resolution 1111-23 - Exhibit C - 2024 West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
Agricultural / Irrigation - Billed Monthly
| Meter Size |
Block 1 Rate - $4.52/ccf |
Block 2 Rate - $5.23/ccf |
Block 3 Rate - $6.05/ccf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8", 3/4" | 0 - 66 | >66 - 246 | >246 |
| 1" | 0 - 88 | >88 - 327 | >327 |
| 1-1/2" | 0 - 143 | >143 - 369 | >369 |
| 2" | 0 - 209 | >209 - 780 | >780 |
| 3" | 0 - 363 | >363 - 1,353 | >1,353 |
| 4" | 0 - 583 | >583 - 2,172 | >2,172 |
| 6" | 0 - 1,166 | >1,166 - 4,344 | >4,344 |
Resolution 1111-23 - Exhibit C - 2024 West Sound Utility District Water Rates and Charges
