(Pursuant to IURC Order in Cause No. 39817)
(A) Meter Consumption
For use of and service rendered by the waterworks system of
the City of Peru, the following rates and charges; based upon the use of water
supplied by said waterworks system:
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Consumption Per Month
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Rate per 1,000 Gallons
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First 5,000 gallons
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$3.24 |
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Next 10,000 Gallons
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$2.94 |
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Next 20,000 Gallons |
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$2.36 |
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Next 40,000 Gallons
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$1.71 |
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Next 300,000 Gallons |
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$1.18 |
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Over 375,000 Gallons
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$
.94 |
(B) Minimum Charge
Each user shall pay a minimum monthly charge in accordance
with the following applicable size of meter installed, or which the user will be
entitled to the quantity of water set out in the above schedule of rates.
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Meter Size
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Gallons Allowed
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Monthly Minimum Charge
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5/8-3/4 inch
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3,000
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$
9.72
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1 inch
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5,000
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$
16.20
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1 1/4 inch
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10,000
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$
30.90
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1 1/2 inch
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15,000
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$
45.60
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2
inch
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25,000
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$
69.20
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3
inch
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35,000
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$
92.80
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4 inch
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50,000
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$118.45
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6 inch
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75,000
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$161.20
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(C) Fire Protection
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Public Fire Protection Surcharge within Corporate Limits
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Per
Month
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5/8-3/4 inch meter
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$
2.37
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1
inch meter
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$
3.31
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1
1/2 inch meter
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$
4.27
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2
inch meter
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$
6.89
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3
inch meter
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$26.11
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4
inch meter
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$33.20
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6
inch meter
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$49.80
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Per
Annum
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Per Month
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Private
Hydrants, each
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$
354.45
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Automatic Sprinkler Connections:
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1
inch connection
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$
9.84
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$
.82
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1
1/4 inch connection
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$
15.36
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$
1.28
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1
1/2 inch connection
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$
22.14
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$
1.85
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2
inch connection
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$
39.37
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$
3.28
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3
inch connection
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$
88.64
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$
7.39
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4
inch connection
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$156.94
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$
13.08
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6
inch connection
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$
354.45
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$
29.54
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8
inch connection
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$
631.75
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$
52.65
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10
inch connection
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$
986.20
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$
82.18
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12
inch connection
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$1417.78
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$118.15
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(D) Temporary Users
Water furnished to temporary users such as contracts,
circuses, etc. shall be charged on the basis of the meter gallon rate herein
before set forth as estimated and established by the Waterworks Superintendent.
(E) Collection and Deferred Payment Charge
All bills for water services not paid within fifteen (15)
days from the due date thereof, as stated in such bills, shall be subject to the
collection or deferred payment charge of ten percent (10%) on the first $3.00
and three percent (3%) on the excess over $3.00.
(F) Tap Charge
All users, at the time of connection to the waterworks
system, shall pay a charge to cover the cost of tapping the main, furnishing and
laying the service pipe, corporation and stop cocks, service and meter box, and
furnishing and installing the meter.
The charge for a 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter shall be $325.00. The
charge for a tap larger than the 3/4 inch meter tap will be the cost of labor
and materials, but not less than $325.00
(G) Reconnect Fees
After any water service is discontinued to any property
serviced by the water utility because of failure to pay sewer or water bills,
there shall be imposed a fee of five dollars ($5.00) for turning on the water
service.
(H) Bad Check Charge
When a customer's check is not honored due to insufficient
funds, a charge for processing same will be made by the Utility in the amount of
$10.00