What is the average water bill in Vancouver WA?

$88.07
The average water bill in Vancouver is $88.07, with a utility tax rate of 28.7%.

Does Vancouver charge for water?

The City of North Vancouver’s 2021 utility rates are calculated to ensure delivery of current services and provide funding for sustainable infrastructure management. This year, single unit residential fees are $514 for water and $444 for sewer, totalling $958.

Who provides water for Vancouver WA?

Clark Public Utilities has 35 wells which have a pumping capacity of 35 million gallons of water per day. Water is stored in 33 reservoirs with a combined storage capacity of 18.9 million gallons. We have about 841 miles of distribution lines. The utility also manages 23 independent water systems throughout the county.

Are California water bills cheaper?

Water is relatively cheap in most of California because the water itself is basically free. Customers are really paying only for the cost of pumping and transporting the water, and the administration costs of water agencies.

What are the water and sewer rates in Vancouver Washington?

The City has an adopted Water, Sewer and Surface Water Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that looks closely at the Utility’s capital infrastructure needs. To view the typical combined utility bill of a residential customer in Vancouver in comparison with other local and regional jurisdictions, click here.

Why are water rates going up in Vancouver?

During the drier months, when demand on the water system is high, rates will increase by about 25%, to reflect the added cost of supplying water to the city. This summer surcharge will help us meet our Greenest City 2020 goal of reducing water consumption by 33%, which has two benefits for all Vancouver residents:

How many cubic feet of water does Vancouver use?

Vancouver’s typical single-family residential customer uses about 8 CCF. (1 CCF = 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.) All real property located in the City of Vancouver contributes drainage runoff to and/or benefits from the city’s surface water (stormwater/drainage) system.

How are water charges calculated in Vancouver WA?

Each water customer pays a monthly base charge and a volume charge, based on the amount of water used in a billing period. All volume charges are computed per hundred cubic feet or CCF. Vancouver’s typical single-family residential customer uses about 8 CCF. (1 CCF = 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.)