Twin Cities Regional Water Billing Analysis
Water rate and rate structure for 126 municipal utilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area
SUMMARY
The Metropolitan Council, in conjunction with CDM Smith consultants, completed a project to collect and report data regarding water rates and rate structures in the seven-county metropolitan area, including:
- Evaluating all water rate structures of the municipal utilities in the seven-county metro area. The information on rates and rate structures by community has been correlated with community per capita values, peaking ratios, and other water use and community characteristics.
DELIVERABLES
- Final Report: Twin Cities Regional Water Billing Analysis
OUTCOMES
- Greater understanding of water rates and rate structures of the municipal utilities in the seven-county metro area.
- Insight into relationships between water rates, rate structures and community characteristics.