11-26-2013, 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by ericlp
The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply, which is a semi-autonomous agency that operates and maintains water systems with revenues generated through water sales, currently charges $1.80 per 1,000 gallons consumed. A monthly average cost for water consumption only is about $21.60.
Found the Above info on the net dated oct 2012.
Just got a letter in the mail. Didn't they just raise the rates not too long ago?
HB Water wants to charge $4.23 per 1000 Gallons and $41.43 monthly flat rate. Basically a 40% rate hike over both consumption and monthly charges. I'm guessing my bill will go from the aver 35 to 50 bucks or 600 a year. I like to pay my bill in advanced. So instead of giving them 425 bucks I now gotta give em 600. I wish HB had an online bank payment program.
Comments?
My water bill only went up a couple bucks a month, so I did a little research. If you really want to know it's all on their website.
http://hawaiidws.org/4%20your%20water%20...%20dmw.htm
It looks like water rates are staying the same and only the power costs are going up.
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Effective July 1, 2011 First Block $ 0.81 Second Block 1.67
Effective July 1, 2012 First Block $ 0.89 Second Block 1.80
Effective July 1, 2013 First Block $ 0.89 Second Block 1.80
Effective July 1, 2014 First Block $ 0.89 Second Block 1.80
You have to be using a lot of water to be hitting the 2nd block(more then 5000 gallons per month). I have been on county water for almost 5 years and haven't even come close.
You sure about the $41.43 monthly flat rate? I get billed every 2 months and my bill is ~54-58 bucks. On their website
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All meter connections shall be subject to a monthly standby charge as follows:
Effective July 1, 2010 5/8" meter $ 13.25
Effective July 1, 2011 5/8" meter $ 14.70
Effective July 1, 2012 5/8" meter $ 15.00
Effective July 1, 2013 5/8" meter $ 15.70
Effective July 1, 2014 5/8" meter $ 16.00
I am not sure where you are getting your info, but I will watch my next couple water bills just in case.