The Utility Commission voted on September 6, 2022 to recommend to the City Council the following Sewer rate changes to take effect January 1, 2023. The City Council confirmed the recommended rate increases on September 15, 2022. Note that fixed rates are not changing.
Current Rate Proposed 2023 RateIncrease/(Decrease)
Category A Service Charge (Domestic Strength)
Fixed Monthly Charge See Table 1 See Table 1 -
Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons $13.00 $17.00 $4.00
Category B Service Charge (Industrial)
Fixed Monthly Charge See Table 1 See Table 1 -
Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons $13.00 $17.00 $4.00
BOD Charge per Pound > 250 mg/L $0.66 $1.03 $0.37
Suspended Solids Charge per Pound > 250 mg/L $0.33 $0.54 $0.18
Nitrogen Charge per Pound Included in Vol. Charge Included in Vol. Charge Included in Vol. Charge
Phosphorus Charge per Pound > 7 mg/L $27.02 $45.60 $18.58
Portland Sanitary District Sewer
Fixed Monthly Charge, 4” Meter $335.79 $335.79 -
Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons $13.00 $17.00 $4.00
Table 1: Fixed Charges
Meter Sizes Monthly Fixed Charge
5/8” $15.00
3/4" $15.00
1” $35.05
1-1/4” $51.09
1-1/2” $68.47
2” $108.57
3” $202.13
4” $335.79
6” $669.95