The Basin County Water and Sewer District is proposing changing its rate structure and issuing about $196,000 in bonds to pay for a host of system improvements. Property owners and customers are encouraged to attend — ideally by phone, given COVID-19 social distancing — a public hearing at the Basin Community Center at 6:30 p.m. April 7 to learn more and provide input.
A key proposal is to change to a usage-based rate structure. Currently, residential users pay a flat fee of $48 a month and businesses $68.80. Under the proposal, residential and business users both would pay $48 a month for up to 10,000 gallons; for 10,001 to 15,000 gallons, the rate would be $4.50 per 1,000 gallons; for 15,001 to 20,000, it would be $5.50 per 1,000 gallons; usage above 20,000 gallons would cost $6.50 for every 1,000 gallons. The new rates would go into effect June 1.
The district is also proposing to issue approximately $196,000 in bonds, payable over 20 years at 2.5%, to pay for a host of system improvements. These would include installing water meters, returning a pump house to service and replacing curb stops.
