County Water Rate Increase Goes Into Effect Next Month

The cost to flush your toilet and water your lawn is going up in 2014.

Gwinnett County recently announced an increase in rates for water and sewer.

Following are the current rates and 2014 rates for single family residential

(Usage rates based on per 1,000 gallons)

• Tier 1 Current rate: $4.69
• Water: Tier 1 (up to 8,000 gallons)
• Rate effect Jan. 1, 2014: $4.85 

• Tier 2 Current rate: $7.03
• Water: Tier 2 (8,000 to 12,000 gallons)
• Rate effective Jan. 1, 2014: $7.275 

• Tier 3 Current rate: $9.38
• Water: Tier 3 (over 12,000 gallons)
• Rate effective Jan 1, 2014: $9.70 

The sewer rate is increasing 71 cents per month from $7.11 per month to $7.82.

 Source: Gwinnett County Newsletter (December 2013)