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Utility Rates
City Utility Services
- Water
- Sewer
- Storm drainage
- Stormwater impervious appeal/stormwater rate reductions
Monthly Rates
Water
Water rates are calculated based on a flat charge, determined by meter size, and a per cubic foot consumption charge. There are differing rates per cubic foot of consumption depending on the end-user type (single-family residential, multi-family, industrial or commercial).
2024 Water Service Monthly Charges*
| Meter Size | 2024 Single-Family | 2024 Multifamily | 2024 Commercial | 2024 Irrigation | 2024 Private Fire Line |
| 3/4 inch | $18.76 | $16.55 | $15.99 | $49.60 | $12.00 |
| 1 inch | $24.38 | $20.67 | $19.74 | $75.88 | $14.36 |
| 1 1/4 inch | $30.30 | $24.72 | $23.36 | $107.40 | $16.42 |
| 1 1/2 inch | $36.23 | $28.80 | $26.94 | $138.87 | $18.49 |
| 2 inch | $54.22 | $42.34 | $39.38 | $218.53 | $26.51 |
| 2 1/2 inch | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $48.17 |
| 3 inch | $133.55 | $109.74 | $103.83 | $462.48 | $73.51 |
| 4 inch | $185.73 | $148.53 | $139.26 | $699.65 | $96.10 |
| 6 inch | $322.55 | $248.17 | $229.68 | $1,350.05 | $152.18 |
| 8 inch | $484.33 | $365.35 | $335.76 | $2,128.43 | $217.66 |
| 10 inch | $728.54 | $557.52 | $514.96 | $3,092.19 | $339.28 |
| 12 inch | $1,114.92 | $863.91 | $801.50 | $4,583.14 | $535.31 |
2024 Monthly Water Service Consumption Charge*
| Class of Service | 2024 Consumption Charge per Cubic Foot |
| Single-Family Residential: Each cubic foot up to 600 CF Each cubic foot in excess of 600 CF up to 1,500 CF Each cubic foot in excess of 1,500 CF |
$0.0393 $0.0471 $0.0585 |
| Multifamily: (Including duplex, triplex, mobile home, and trailer parks) |
$0.0457 |
| Commercial: (Including government, industrial, hotel/motel) |
$0.0450 |
| Irrigation | $0.0585 |
| Wholesale Rate: (Johns Prairie area owned by the Port of Shelton) |
$0.0406 |
Sewer (Wastewater)
Sewer rates consist of a base charge, plus a consumption charge based on your water use. As with water rates, the sewer consumption charge differs depending on the end-user type (single-family residential, multi-family, industrial or commercial).
Summer Sewer Averaging
Sewer charges are based on actual consumption for the November through May bills. For the summer billing months, June through October bills, your sewer consumption charge is based on the average water use for the billing months of November, December, January, February, and March. This is known as summer sewer averaging. We use summer sewer averaging to allow for common outdoor activities like car washing, lawn and garden irrigation, etc. where wastewater won't enter the wastewater (sewer) system.
Summer sewer averaging is in effect from June 1 - October 31 of each year.
Sewer Service Monthly Charges*
| Class of Service | 2024 Base Charge | 2024 Consumption Charge per Cubic Foot (CF) |
| Single-family residential and duplex | $56.58 | $0.1133 |
| Single-family and duplex without water service | $145.24 flat rate | N/A |
| Triplex/Multi-Family/Mobile Home/Trailer Parks: 0 CF to 460 CF per unit Each unit over 460 CF |
$56.58 per unit $56.58 per unit |
$0.0000 $0.1223 |
| Commercial: 0 CF up to 1,000 CF 1,001 CF up to 2,000 CF Over 2,000 CF |
$68.55 $102.54 $142.25 |
$0.1255 $0.1255 $0.1255 |
| Hotel/Motel: 0 CF up to 84 CF per unit Each unit over 84 CF |
$10.37 per unit $10.37 per unit |
$0.0000 $0.1225 |
Storm Drain
Stormwater Monthly Charges
| Class of Service | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| Single-family | 1 ERU | $17.33 | $17.85 | $18.39 | $18.94 | $19.51 |
| Duplex | 2 ERUs | $34.67 | $35.71 | $36.78 | $37.88 | $39.02 |
| All other developed parcels | Per ERU (rounded to the nearest tenth) | $17.33 | $17.85 | $18.39 | $18.94 | $19.51 |
Learn more about the storm drain utility
Other Charges
- You can find more information on the water, sewer and storm drain charges in the City's 2024 Master Fee Schedule or the Shelton Municipal Code.
- There is a $20 new account fee.
- City utilities are subject to a local tax.
- Other miscellaneous water fees and charges can be found in the Master Fee Schedule.
- The City of Shelton does offer some assistance programs for utility customers. Applications and more information can be found on the Assistance Programs webpage.