Ensuring fair and equitable water and wastewater rates for non-resident customers of city utilities

Abstract: Of the 199 cities that provide water service outside their city limits, 23 charge the same rates inside and outside the city. The other 176 charge rate differentials ranging from 4% to 176% more for water service. Rates for sewer service follow a similar pattern. Includes cost of 5,000 gallons of water and wastewater by county and water/sewer system.