American Fork's metered irrigation rates take effect Jan. 1, rising over five years
Single-family homes will pay a base rate tied to lot size, at least $18.80 a month, plus tiered charges for the water they use.
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American Fork's new metered rates for pressurized irrigation water have been approved and take effect Jan. 1, 2027, the city says. The change replaces the flat rate every customer pays now with a base rate plus charges for the water each customer actually uses. [1]
For single-family homes, the monthly base rate is $0.0017 times the gross lot size in square feet, plus $3.50, with a minimum of $18.80 a month. Under that formula, a 10,000-square-foot lot would pay a $20.50 base rate. [2]
Usage is billed in four tiers per thousand gallons. In 2027 the tiers are 43 cents, 56 cents, 83 cents and $1.72. The tier rates rise each Jan. 1 until 2031, when they reach $1.29, $1.68, $2.48 and $5.16. How much water falls in each tier depends on lot size. [2]
Non-residential customers pay a base rate of $0.0034 per square foot of irrigated area plus $3.50, with a $23.90 minimum, and the same tiered usage rates. [2]
The city says the base rate covers operating and maintaining the system and its debt payments, while the tiers are meant to encourage conservation. It chose to phase the increase in over five years to give residents time to adjust. [1]
The city says residents will be able to see their usage, their rate tier and lot-size group, and a comparison of bills under the new rates on a utilities dashboard through Yoppify, its utilities communications platform. [1]
Sources
- American Fork City: Pressurized Irrigation Metering and Rate Changes americanfork.gov
- American Fork City: Pressurized Irrigation Rate Schedule americanfork.gov
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