June utility bills to reflect rate changes for water, sewer and electric
Annual rates have been set for City of St. Charles water, sewer and electric utility customers. The rates were approved at the May 4, 2015, city council meeting and will begin showing up on utility bills in June.
While rate structures differ by usage and season, a typical residential household using 1200 kWh and 5,000 gallons of water and sewer in the summer will be billed $226.51/month this year, compared to $214.93 last year.
"The city of St. Charles prides itself on providing reliable, well-maintained and cost-effective utility services its utility customers," said City Administrator Mark Koenen. "Utility rates are set to match the cost of service and are competitive with rates in the surrounding area. With projects such as the new Red Gate water tower, the Route 25 water main replacement and overhead electricity line replacement in the near southwest side, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality, capacity and affordability of our utility services."
A complete list of utility rates is outlined in Chapter 13 of the City Code, available on the website www.stcharlesil.gov.
For information, please contact Utility Billing at utilitybilling@stcharlesil.gov or (630) 377-4426.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.