Rates
Town of Newport, Water & Sewer Rates
Water Rates, Effective July 01, 2019
Sewer Rates, Effective November 06, 2023
Current Water and Sewer Rates are as follows:
WATER RATE | $ 9.41 | per 1,000 gals |
SEWER RATE | $16.07 | per 1,000 gals |
TOTAL COMBINED RATE | $25.48 | per 1,000 gals |
The sewer consumption is based on water consumption. Minimum bill is 3,000 gallons, water portion $28.23, sewer portion $48.21, for a total of $76.44. For Industrial (high user) water rates: Contact Billing at (603) 863-8006.
Water & Sewer Billing Schedule*
Billing | Meter Reading Month* | Bills Mailed Month* |
---|---|---|
1st Billing | March | April |
2nd Billing | July | September |
3rd Billing | November | January |
*Billing schedule is followed as closely as possible; weather and other circumstances may cause changes to be made.
Explanation of Water & Sewer Rates:
Water Rate: Effective July 2019; the Board of Selectmen voted to increase the water rate by 20%; effective with the 3rd billing of 2019. (rate remains unchanged as of 11/6/23).
Sewer Rate: Effective November 06, 2023; the Board of Selectmen voted to increase the sewer rate by 25%, (last increase, July 2019), this increase effective with the 1st billing of 2024.
Industrial (high user) water rate = $6.35/1000 gals for usage over 5,000,000 gallons.
Explanation of Water & Sewer Rates:
Water Rate: Effective July 2019; the Board of Selectmen voted to increase the water rate by 20%; effective with the 3rd billing of 2019. (rate remains unchanged as of 11/6/23).
Sewer Rate: Effective November 06, 2023; the Board of Selectmen voted to increase the sewer rate by 25%, (last increase, July 2019), this increase effective with the 1st billing of 2024.
Industrial (high user) water rate = $6.35/1000 gals for usage over 5,000,000 gallons.
Flat Rate/Estimate/Average Usage
For Water & Sewer/per 4 months
# of People | Gallons | Water | Sewer | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7,000 | 65.87 | 112.49 | 178.36 |
2 | 11,000 | 103.51 | 176.77 | 280.28 |
3 | 16,000 | 150.56 | 257.12 | 407.68 |
4 | 22,000 | 207.02 | 353.54 | 560.56 |
5 | 27,000 | 254.07 | 433.89 | 687.96 |
6 | 32,000 | 301.12 | 514.24 | 815.36 |
Over 6 people an additional 5,000-7,000 gallons per person.