Customer Service
2010 MWA Rate Changes
The Macon Water Authority continues to provide clean, safe drinking water to our customers for less than one cent per gallon - admirable considering today's economy.
Just as customers have learned to make do with less during these difficult economic times, so too has the MWA. Even after implementing minimal rate increases on various charges for water and sewer, the Authority still is expecting to bring in less revenue this year as compared to 2009.
Adjusting rates is not something the Authority takes lightly, notes Frank C. Amerson, Jr., Chairman of the Board for the MWA. In addition, Amerson says the MWA prefers slight, incremental rate increases, if increases are necessary, rather than large rate hikes all at once, which more severely impact customer pocket books.
The Macon Water Authority Board of Directors takes seriously its commitment to be good stewards of public assets, adds Amerson, as rates are adopted by following a carefully considered set of principles:
- Maintain a solid financial standing for the operations of the utility.
- Provide an equitable rate structure for all classifications of customers.
- Provide for the rehabilitation of water lines, sewer lines, plants, and related infrastructure.
- Ensure rates are understandable.
"We appreciate the cooperation of all Macon and Bibb County residents in partnering with us to protect water quality, conserve our natural resources, and support ongoing investment in our community's economic development and quality of life," says Tony Rojas, Executive Director of the MWA.
To review all rates for MWA customers, check out the Rates, Fees, and Charges link on this site, or call the MWA at (478) 464-5600, select customer service by pressing one, and then select zero for a customer service representative.
The following rate changes went into effect on Jan. 1, 2010. Rate changes impact MWA customers in the City of Macon and Bibb County, which now includes Lake Wildwood customers, as well as customers in Monroe County.
City of Macon & Bibb County Customers
Residential Rates
Consumption Charges:
Consumption charges are calculated in hundreds of cubic feet (CCF). One hundred cubic feet is equal to 748 gallons.
Water Services:
The water rates for consumption have increased by 5¢ per CCF.
The first 3 CCF are charged at $1.52 per CCF.
All consumption over 3 CCF is charged at $1.62 per CCF.
Sewer Services:
The sewer rates for consumption have increased by 5¢ per CCF.
The first 3 CCF are charged at $1.61 per CCF.
All consumption over 3 CCF is charged at $1.71 per CCF.
Monthly Base Fees for Sewer Service:
The monthly base fees for sewer are now calculated according to the size of a customer's water (service) meter, providing a means for making rates more equitable for all MWA customers. The water meter (service) size is directly correlated with the amount of waste water returned to the sewer system.
The monthly base fee for each sewer account was $5.00 last year.
The monthly sewer base fees for 2010 are listed below:
Size 2010
5/8" = $5.00
1" = $6.67
1.5" = $15.00
2" = $30.00
3" = $45.00
Non-Residential Rates
Consumption Charges:
Consumption charges are calculated in hundreds of cubic feet (CCF). One hundred cubic feet is equal to 748 gallons.
The rate from 1 CCF to 3 CCF has been eliminated and one rate applies to all consumption.
Water Services:
The water rates for consumption have increased by 5¢ per CCF.
All consumption is charged at $1.62 per CCF.
Sewer Services:
The sewer rates for consumption have increased by 5¢ per CCF.
All consumption is charged at $1.71 per CCF.
Monthly Base Fees for Sewer Service:
The monthly base fees for sewer are now calculated according to the size of a customer's water (service) meter, providing a means for making rates more equitable for all MWA customers. The water meter (service) size is directly correlated with the amount of waste water returned to the sewer system.
The monthly base fee for each sewer account was $5.00 last year.
The monthly sewer base fees for 2010 are listed below:
Size 2010
5/8" = $5.00
1" = $6.67
1.5" = $15.00
2" = $30.00
3" = $45.00
4" = $75.00
6" = $125.00
8" = $200.00
10" = $250.00
Multi-Family "Apartment" Rates
The Authority has eliminated the multi-family dwelling unit (apartments) rate classification, but increased its sewer base fees for all classifications of customers with meters that are 1" in size and larger. These new policies will make rates more equitable for all customers of the MWA.
Monroe County Rates
THESE ARE CUSTOMERS WHO ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY IN MONROE COUNTY, WHICH THE MACON WATER AUTHORITY SERVES BY AGREEMENT WITH MONROE COUNTY.
Residential Rates
Consumption Charges:
Consumption charges are calculated in hundreds of cubic feet (CCF). One hundred cubic feet is equal to 748 gallons.
Water Service:
The water rates for consumption have increased by 10¢ per CCF.
The first 3 CCF are charged at $3.04 per CCF.
All consumption over 3 CCF is charged at $3.24 per CCF.
Sewer Services:
The sewer rates for consumption have increased by 10¢ per CCF.
The first 3 CCF are charged at $3.22 per CCF.
All consumption over 3 CCF is charged at $3.42 per CCF.
Monthly Base Fees for Sewer Service:
The monthly base fees for sewer are now calculated according to the size of a customer's water (service) meter, providing a means for making rates more equitable for all MWA customers. The water meter (service) size is directly correlated with the amount of waste water returned to the sewer system.
The monthly base fee for each sewer account was $10.00 last year.
The monthly sewer base fees for 2010 are listed below:
Size 2010
5/8" = $10.00
1" = $13.34
1.5" = $30.00
2" = $60.00
3" = $90.00