Water Metering Charges

You might not be aware of the current water metering charges. These have increased in recent years as the City of Wheaton moves water infrastructure costs as well as water costs onto the water bills. This is a good approach, similar to what our HOA does with its capital costs. However, this has caused significant water charge increases in the last 15 years.

To be fair, some of the cost increases are attributable to Chicago which provides the water. Other increases are attributable to decreased revenue sharing the by State of Illinois. Communities are being squeezed as the state borrows money and diverts tax income to the bond holders.

The following is the current minimum billing, even if there is zero water usage. I was told by the city that the "usage" is increased as necessary to assure a minimum $20.69 monthly bill.