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The City is restructuring water rates to keep the water fund self-sustaining for years to come.
Last year, a water utility rate study determined that changes in the rate structure were needed to protect the future stability of our most critical infrastructure. Prior to 2022, there had not been a rate increase since 2016, and Coon Rapids has not significantly changed the utility rate structure since 2009.
Rate changes include new fixed rates (service charges) for all users, plus, the addition of new tiers that will determine usage fees. Residential and multi-family tiers are structured differently than tiers for commercial, industrial and institutional properties.
See the new rates and view sample water bills at {coonrapidsmn.gov/WaterRates} [ https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/560/Water-Sewer-Rates ]. You can also read the full report from the water utility rate study.
Water & Sewer Rates
*NEW* Fee Structure Begins May 1, 2023
The City of Coon Rapids conducted a water utility rate study in 2022 and determined changes in the rate structure are needed to protect the future stability of our most critical infrastructure.
Prior to 2022, there has not been a rate increase since 2016, and Coon Rapids has not significantly changed the utility rate structure since 2009. Adjustments are needed to plan for long-term maintenance and future upgrades of aging infrastructure.
Rate changes will go into effect beginning May 1, 2023 for all users. View the water and sewer rates in the section below.
Rate changes include:
New Fixed Rates - Service Charge
An increase to the service charge (base fee) for all users.
New Usage Rates - Tier Charge
A modified 3-tier structure for residential and multi-family users (Tier 1 & 2 decrease).
A new 2-tier structure for commercial and industrial users.
Fee Structure
Fixed Rates - Service Charge
User Service Charge per Quarter
Residential $21
Multi-family (per unit) $7
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional $21
Usage Rates - Residential & Multi-family (per unit) Tiers
Usage per Quarter
Fee per 1,000 Gallons
Tier 1 - 0 to 15,000 gallons $2.21
Tier 2 - 15,001 to 45,000 gallons $2.76
Tier 3 - More than 45,000 gallons $3.45
Usage Rates - Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Tiers
Usage per Quarter Fee per 1,000 Gallons
Tier 1 - 0 to 600,000 gallons $2.21
Tier 2 - More than 600,000 gallons $2.76
Irrigation Rate - applies to users with separately metered irrigation
Usage per Quarter Fee
Per 1,000 gallons $3.45
Sewer Rates - base fee plus winter quarter (or less) consumption
Type of Residence
Base Fee
Min Max
Fee Per
1,000
Gallons
Single Family (SF) $25.50 $49 $101.10
$3.15
Duplex (Per Unit) $20 $43.63 $95.60 $3.15
Townhouses, Condos,
Mobile Homes (Per Unit) $12.25 $35.88 $87.85 $3.15
Apartments or Units (Sewer Only) $45.50 N/A N/A N/A
Unmetered residential accounts $68.25 N/A N/A N/A
Townhouses, Condos, Apartment Common
Meter (Per Unit) $8.50 N/A N/A $3.15
Commercial $57 N/A N/A $3.45
Industrial and Institutional $82 N/A N/A $3.45
Restaurants $85 N/A N/A $3.45
Consumption Fee
The consumption fee is based on the winter quarter (or less) water use. Typically during the winter months, all water used goes into the sewer system. The consumption portion of the charge is directed to the Metropolitan Council which is responsible for treating waste water.
Storm Drain Rates
View Storm Drain Rates here.
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Sample Water Bills
Examples of Residential Water Bills
Average Winter Quarter (12,000 gallons) 2022 2023
Service Charge $16.75 $21.00
Usage Fee
$25.20 $26.52
Total Quarterly Bill $41.95 $47.52
Increase (dollars)
Increase (percent)
$5.57
12.85%
Average Summer Quarter (34,000 gallons) 2022 2023
Service Charge $16.75 $21.00
Usage Fee $77.70 $85.59
Total Quarterly Bill $94.45 $106.59
Increase (dollars)
Increase (percent)
$12.14
12.85%
Examples of Multi-Family Water Bills
High Volume User (256 units / 4,000,000 gallons) 2022 2023
Service Charge $16.75 $1,792.00
Usage Fee $8,400.00 $8,928.00
Total Quarterly Bill $8,416.75 $10,720.00
Increase (dollars)
Increase (percent)
$2,303.25
27.37%
Low Volume User (12 Units / 175,000 gallons) 2022 2023
Service Charge $16.75 $84.00
Usage Fee $367.50 $386.75
Total Quarterly Bill $384.25 $470.75
Increase (dollars)
Increase (percent)
$86.50
22.51%
Example of Industrial Water Bill
High Volume User (967,000 gallons) 2022 2023
Service Charge $16.75 $21.00
Usage Fee $2,030.70 $2,338.92
Total Quarterly Bill $2,047.45 $2,359.92
Increase (dollars)
Increase (percent)
$312.47
15.26%
Example of Commercial Water Bill
(300,000 gallons) 2022 2023
Service Charge $16.75 $21.00
Usage Fee $630.00 $663.00
Total Quarterly Bill $646.75 $684.00
Increase (dollars)
Increase (percent)
$37.25
5.76%
SOURCE: CTN Coon Rapids
