Billing and Rates

Meters are read on the last business day of the month. Meters are not read on holidays. In the event that meters are unable to be read due to severe weather, etc. estimated billings may be sent out to continue billing on a timely basis (Sec. 5-107)

Bills are mailed near the start of the month and due on the 21st day of the month.

Delinquency:
All bills or water service not paid by the 21st day of the month shall be deemed delinquent. A 10% late fee will be added to the account.

Shut off:
The Treasurer shall have the power to terminate service after compliance with the foregoing provisions of Section 5-108.
1st day of month 1            Bill sent
21st day of month 1          Bill due, 10% penalty added after this date
1st day of month 2            Bill sent
21st day of month 2          Bill due, 10% penalty added after this date
1st day of month 3            Bill sent, 7 day shut off notice issued
8th day of month 3           Shut off

Failure to receive a bill does not exempt the consumer from delinquency charges. (Sec.  5.106, Par. C.)

 Rates 

Basic Residential/Commercial Monthly User Charge, per metered connection:

  • $21.50 minimum for the first 5,000 gallons used;

Rates per thousand gallons, as of the following dates, for water service in excess of the 5,000 gallons included in the minimum monthly user charge:

  • $4.66 per 1,000 gallons from 5,001 – 8,000 gallons;
  • $5.14 per 1,000 gallons from 8,001 – 11,000 gallons;
  • $5.73 per 1,000 gallons for everything over 11,000 gallons

The Godley Public Water District believes that increasing rates based on water usage promotes water conservation, especially important in times of limited water supplies or high treatment costs. Less water use means less wastewater. Increasing rates based on water usage allows the Water District to provide a reasonable amount of water at a reasonable price and charges a premium for those using more.

Local Governmental Monthly User Charge, per metered connection:

  • No charge for the first 2,500 gallons used;
  • $4.66 per 1,000 gallons from 2,501 – 8,000 gallons;
  • $5.14 per 1,000 gallons from 8,001 – 11,000 gallons;
  • $5.73 per 1,000 gallons for everything over 11,000 gallons

Industrial Monthly User Charge:
Rates per thousand gallons, as of the following dates, for water service in excess of the 5,000 gallons included in the minimum monthly user charge:

  • $42.99 for the first 5,000 gallons used;
  • $8.60 per 1,000 gallons from 5,001 – 8,000 gallons;
  • $9.55 per 1,000 gallons from 8,001 – 11,000 gallons;
  • $10.75 per 1,000 gallons for everything over 11,000 gallons

Bulk rate to fill water tanker (construction or similar uses):

Effective February 1, 2023:

  • $23.89 per 1,000 gallons

It is within the discretion of the Water District to negotiate and set rates for out-of-district or bulk purchasers of the District’s Water Service. Such rates will be set by contract with the purchaser.

Ordinance #17-05, passed on January 17, 2018
“With regard to the rates set above beginning February 1, 2018, and each January 1 thereafter the next ten (10) years, the annual rates shall be adjusted upwards by three percent (3%), pursuant to a vote of approval by the Board.”