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Delco Water outlines new tiered rate structure to discourage high outdoor use; goes into effect in May
Summary
Delco Water presented a tiered residential rate structure that takes effect May 1, 2025, introducing a $14 service charge, lowering the included volume, and adding higher marginal prices for heavy monthly use to discourage excessive outdoor watering.
Delco Water officials presented a new tiered residential rate structure to the Delaware County Board of Commissioners on April 14, saying the changes are designed to encourage conservation of outdoor water use and defer costly system expansions. The new rates take effect May 1, 2025, and will apply to bills issued after that date.
Delco Water General Manager and CEO Glenn Marsloff and Rick Dunlop, Delco Water’s economic development lead, told commissioners the change replaces a minimum charge that previously included 1,500 gallons. Under the new structure the company will charge a $14 service fee that includes no volume; the first block up to 4,000 gallons is $5 per 1,000 gallons, the next block up to 10,000 gallons is $8 per 1,000 gallons, and usage above 10,000 gallons will be billed at a…
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