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Why do customers within the same rate class with larger meters pay more than customers with smaller meters?

April 26, 2017class customers larger meters pay rate smaller

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Why do customers within the same rate class with larger meters pay more than customers with smaller meters?

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These new water rates are based upon a cost of service rate structure which includes the cost of providing water and operating and maintaining the water system. Customers with larger meters pay more because they place a greater potential demand on the water system which is more costly to operate.