Sumner Municipal Code Title 13 – Public Services
Water
(15% surcharge for outside city limits)
Taxes included in rates shown
Water is charged a base rate that depends on your meter size plus your usage each month above the base. For reference 7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot (cf).
WATER BASE RATES (based on your meter size)
| Service | 2025 Rates ($) | 2026 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4″ | 29.12 | 30.72 |
| 1″ | 70.52 | 76.8 |
| 1.5″ | 141.03 | 153.61 |
| 2″ | 225.58 | 245.77 |
| 3″ | 423.02 | 460.82 |
| 4″ | 704.95 | 768.04 |
| 6″ | 1446.26 | 1536.08 |
| 8″ | 2255.92 | 2457.73 |
| 10″ | N/A | 3625.15 |
Single Family Residential WATER USE RATES (per 100 cf used)
| Use | 2025 Rates ($) | 2026 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-500 cf | 2.16 | 2.28 |
| 500-1600 | 3.24 | 3.42 |
| 1600 & above | 4.31 | 4.55 |
Multi Family and Non-Residential WATER USE RATES (per 100 cf used)
| Use | 2025 Rates ($) | 2026 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1000 cf | 2.55 | 2.69 |
| 1000-2000 | 3.35 | 3.53 |
| 2000 & above | 4 | 4.22 |
Storm
1.5% Tax
Charge is based on square feet (sq ft) of impervious area. 1 ESU = 3100 sq ft
| Use | 2025 Rates ($) | 2026 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per ESU | 19.46 | 20.43 |
Sewer
(25% surcharge for outside city limits)
8.53% tax
Charge is based on property’s winter water use each year. Minimum rate includes 500 cubic feet (cf).
| Use | 2025 Rates ($) | 2026 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow >500 ct | 10.04 | 10.64 |
| Single Family Residence | 68.18 | 72.27 |
| Multi-Family Residence (per unit) | 58.15 | 57.82 |
| All Other Customers | 68.18 | 72.27 |
| Residential (outside city limits) | 98.81 | 103.64 |
Fire Flow
Charge is based on square footage (sq ft) of building for all buildings 5,000 sq. ft. or more. SMC 13.24.360 (D)
| Use | 2025 Rates ($) | 2026 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per 1000 sq ft | 1.93 | 2.04 |
Other Fees
Because utilities are paid for by all the users of the utility service, users who add extra burden on the system will be charged the following fees:
- Returned check: $40.00 per Administrative Policy
Charges the City of Sumner receives from the bank for return checks are passed onto the account holder. - Closing bill: $40.00 per SMC 13.08.040
Ownership or tenancy changes requested by a home owner or title company requires a $40.00 administrative fee for creation of a final bill. - Shut off: $75.00 per SMC 13.24.350.
Delinquent utility accounts without arrangements, are penalized with a water disconnection and $75.00 charge. If you are experiencing difficulty paying your utility bill, before you reach this point, please contact us at utilities@sumnerwa.gov or 253-299-5546 to make payment arrangements and avoid this fee. - Late fee: 5% with a min. of $15.00 per SMC 13.08.060
Payments are due on the 15th of each month with a five day grace period through 5:00 p.m. on the 20th. Late fees are then assessed at 5% of the owing balance of $35.00 and greater with a minimum charge of $15.00. If you are experiencing difficulty paying your utility bill, before you reach this point, please contact us at utilities@sumnerwa.gov or 253-299-5546 to make payment arrangements and avoid this fee. - After-hours reconnection of water service: $200.00 per SMC 13.24.350
Requests to have water reconnected after normal working hours incur an after-hours call-out fee of $200.00 - Illegally turning services on: $60.00-$100.00 per SMC 13.24.340
An owner or tenant of the property that causes the water to be turned on after a city representative has already shut it off at the meter will be charged $60.00 for the representative to turn it back off. A second offense is $100.00.