Water, Wastewater Rates Frozen In Avon Lake

AVON LAKE, OH — Water and wastewaster rates will be frozen in Avon Lake for the second year in a row.

"Like everyone else, the board is experiencing higher costs due to inflation in the United States since 2021 began. Still, our excellent management team and good fortune in terms of demand has made us financially situated to forestall planned rate increases at this time," said John Dzwonczyk, chairman of the Avon Lake Board of Municipal Utilities.

The Avon Lake Board of Municipal Utilities approved the rate freeze on Tuesday.

“Avon Lake Regional Water is an incredible asset to our city and the whole region it serves. The water quality, prompt service and low rates make Avon Lake an attractive location for families and businesses alike to consider our community as a place in which to call home,” said Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka.

Avon Lake's water rates are below:

Minimum Service Fee — $4.25
Tier 1 First 50,000 gal — $2.08/1,000 gal
Tier 2 Next 200,000 gal — $1.71/1,000 gal
Tier 3 Over 250,000 gal — $1.42/1,000 gal

Wastewater rates are below:

Minimum Service Fee — $23.00
Rate Per 1,000 gal — $7.30