Norwalk water and sewer increase rates

NORWALK — The city of Norwalk water and sewer bills received in February for January consumption will reflect an increase in rates. The water rate for usage over 1,000 gallons within Norwalk city limits will remain the same at 90 cents per hundred gallons. The sewer rate will increase by 5 cents from $1.15 to $1.20 per hundred gallons. Those located outside Norwalk city limits that receive water and sewer services from the city of Norwalk will see the water rate remain the same at $1.80 per hundred gallons. The sewer rate will increase by 7 cents from $1.61 to $1.68 per hundred gallons. The monthly rate for usage for 1,000 gallons or less, which is the minimum rate, will remain the same at $4.50 for water and increase from $5.75 to $6 for sewer, for a combined charge of $10.50 for those located within Norwalk city limits. The minimum rate for those located outside Norwalk city limits that receive water and sewer services from the city of Norwalk will remain the same at $9 for water and increase from $8.05 to $8.40 for sewer, for a combined monthly charge of $17.40. Stormwater rates will remain at $1.50 per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) for bills received in February 2021. Water and sewer rates are determined annually by a review of increases and decreases in the budget for the water and sewer facilities as well as determining the average consumption over the past three-year period, per Ordinance #2012-037. Stormwater fees are determined annually by a review of increases and decreases in the budget for stormwater purposes along with a review of the total equivalent residential units in the city.