Bismarck Water Bill Increase

The city commission accepted a new pricing system inspired by a utility rate study.

Bismarck water bill increase. Sewer rates are based on water use as most water flows into the sewer system. A monthly average of water consumption for qualifying accounts is calculated based on water usage from the november 1st through may. While some people may be seeing a spike others will actually see a decrease. But it won t hit everyone.

All accounts pay the minimum monthly bill. A study bismarck public works concluded in 2018 drove their decision to increase the cost of water units. Sewer is billed for each unit of water used unless the property is eligible for summer sewer averaging. People may be seeing an increase in their water bills.

The hot topic on social media in bismarck today. Exactly 7 666 homeowners received letters from public works this week outlining the changes. The plan looks at capacity rather than square. Some bismarck residents at the beginning of summer were concerned the city s new water rates would jack up lawn watering bills or prompt people to water less leading to a brown town.

Bismarck residents will soon see a change on their water bill.