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 | 2023 Rates ($) | 2024 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4″ | 26.92 | 28.00 |
| 1″ | 65.20 | 67.81 |
| 1.5″ | 130.39 | 135.61 |
| 2″ | 208.56 | 216.90 |
| 3″ | 391.11 | 406.75 |
| 4″ | 651.77 | 677.84 |
| 6″ | 1337.15 | 1390.63 |
| 8″ | 2085.72 | 2169.15 |
WATER USE RATES (per 100 cf used)
| Use | 2023 Rates ($) | 2024 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1000 cf | 2.35 | 2.45 |
| 1000-2000 | 3.10 | 3.22 |
| 2000 & above | 3.70 | 3.85 |
Storm
1.5% Tax
Charge is based on square feet (sq ft) of impervious area. 1 ESU = 3100 sq ft
| 2023 Rates ($) | 2024 Rates ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per ESU | 17.32 | 18.36 |
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 | 2023 Rates ($) | 2024 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow >500 ct | 9.20 | 9.61 |
| Single Family Residence | 62.43 | 65.24 |
| Multi-Family Residence (per unit) | 53.25 | 55.65 |
| All Other Customers | 62.43 | 65.24 |
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 | 2023 Rates ($) | 2024 Rates ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per 1000 sq ft | 1.79 | 1.86 |
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.