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On November 3, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed water rate increase. The increase was requested to improve water quality and water service for residents. Some of the improvements include well and pipeline replacements, increased water storage, improved water pressure, and installation of state-mandated water meters. The City of Woodland is also addressing long-term water quality needs by preparing to utilize Sacramento River water as our primary water source by about 2016. The state-mandated meters received Federal Stimulus Funds through a $7.4 million dollar federal grant and a $7.4 million dollar low interest loan.
RESIDENTIAL WATER BILLING METHOD – FIXED (FLAT) RATES Fixed (flat) monthly rates are dependent only on a homeowner’s lot size. These flat rates will continue to be the basis for water billings until an individuals' water meter is installed and 6 months of sample bills are received. The City Council voted unanimously to approve the rate increase. The table below shows the current fixed rates and the changes that will occur in the fixed water rates.
RESIDENTIAL WATER BILLING METHOD – METERED RATES Based on State Regulations, the City also adopted a new rate structure for metered properties. The metered rate became effective January 1, 2010. This metered rate is calculated on a total of two things: 1) a water service base rate (customers’ share of water delivery costs); and, 2) actual water use. Customers who conserve can reduce their monthly water bills. Residential customers with a new meter installed will begin to receive sample bills to compare the monthly flat rate to the new metered rate for 6 months prior to being switched to a metered rate. This way, customers can learn to track water use and understand how the metered bills are calculated. Please see the table below for the current and future metered rates.
 *CCF = One hundred cubic feet of water or 748 gallons of water. This is a unit of measure for billing water use.
Sample Calculation of Metered Rate
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The method of commercial billing will remain the same.
*CCF = One hundred cubic feet of water or 748 gallons of water. This is a unit of measure for billing water use. In addition to overdue system improvements, revenues will be used to help develop a new surface water supply from the Sacramento River. This will greatly improve water quality and taste, reduce water “hardness,” and ensure water is always available when residents turn on their taps. To reduce costs, the City is partnering with Davis and UC Davis on this project. It’s expected to be completed in 2016.
If you have any questions regarding your customer account/rate please call the Finance Department, at (530) 661-5831. If you have questions regarding the programs supported by the rate increase, please call the Public Works Department at (530) 661-5962.
Please click on the documents below for more information. Woodland Water News – Water Problems & Solutions Woodland Water News – Why Water Rate Increase? Woodland Water News – Drought in Woodland
Utility Letter to Phase 1 Residential Meter Customers - November 2010
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