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Water Rates

  • 0–1,000 gallons: $38.73
  • Over 1,000 gallons: $3.39 per 1,000 gallons

Water Meter Deposits

  • Single Family - Owner occupied: $200.00
  • Single Family - Renter occupied: $250.00
  • Apartment - per unit (single meter): $200.00
  • Polycart deposit (no utility deposit): $125.00

Service Taps

  • Water Service Tap: $1,750.00 (Normal installation)
  • Sewer Service Tap: $1,750.00 (Time and material added for difficult installations)

Primacy Fees

  • Residential: $5.28 annually
  • Commercial 1–2": $21.00 annually
  • Commercial over 2": $102.00 annually

Late Fees

  • Fee: 10% of balance owed
  • Applied: Bills not paid by the 15th
  • Disconnect Date: 25th of each month

Utility Rates & Fees

Current city utility costs for residential and commercial services in Van Buren.

Sewer Rates

  • 0–1,000 gallons: $35.85
  • Over 1,000 gallons: $11.11 per 1,000 gallons

Trash Service

  • Pickup Day: Wednesday
  • Fee: $18.40 per month per polycart
  • Polycart replacement fee: $125.00

DNR Fees

  • Residential: $0.80 annually
  • Commercial 1"–3.999": $11.00 annually
  • Commercial 4" and over: $29.00 annually

Damaged Endpoint Replacements

  • Endpoint: $175.00
  • Register: $86.00
  • 6" Riser: $50.00
  • Ring: $60.00
  • 18" Plastic Pit: $21.00 per foot
  • Setter: $250.00
Water Rates
  • 0–1,000 gallons: $38.73
  • Over 1,000 gallons: $3.39 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Rates
  • 0–1,000 gallons: $35.85
  • Over 1,000 gallons: $11.11 per 1,000 gallons
Water Meter Deposits
  • Single Family - Owner occupied residential: $200.00
  • Single Family - Renter occupied residential: $250.00
  • Apartment - per unit (single meter): $200.00
  • Polycart deposit (required when no utility deposit): $125.00
Water Service Tap
  • Normal installation: $1,750.00
Sewer Service Tap
  • Normal installation: $1,750.00
  • Note: Time and material will be added for difficult installations.
Trash Service
  • Pickup Day: Wednesday
  • Service Fee: $18.40 per month per polycart
  • Replacement Fee: $125.00 for lost, stolen, or damaged polycarts
Primacy Fee (Annual DNR Charge)
  • Residence: $5.28
  • Commercial 1–2": $21.00
  • Commercial over 2": $102.00
DNR Fee (Annual DNR Charge)
  • Residential: $0.80
  • Commercial 1"–3.999": $11.00
  • Commercial 4" and over: $29.00
Late Fees & Policy
  • Late Fee: 10% of the balance owed
  • Application: Added to bills not paid by the 15th of each month
  • Disconnect Date: 25th of the month
Damaged Endpoint Replacement Fees
  • Endpoint: $175.00
  • Register: $86.00
  • 6" Riser: $50.00
  • Ring: $60.00
  • 18" Plastic Pit: $21.00 per foot
  • Setter: $250.00
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