Consultant says capacity‑based meter charges are more equitable than class rates
Consultant Andy told Boardman council that industry best practice ties fixed charges to meter capacity and uses a single volumetric rate; he said the current system with separate residential/commercial/school classes is outdated and recommended analysis of a capacity‑based approach.
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At the Boardman workshop, consultant Andy explained why many utilities now assign fixed charges by meter capacity rather than by customer class. He told councilors that the cost to produce water does not differ by customer type and that “the meter size ultimately determines the capacity” and therefore should determine a larger portion of the fixed charge.
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