Rates
Utility bills are for water and sewer services received in the previous two months and are mailed out bi-monthly. All water service in the District is metered. Water use from 0-600 cubic feet per billing period is covered by the basic rate. Average water use over the duration of two months for a family of two persons is 900 to 1000 cubic feet. Water usage usually increases during the summer months. The sewer portion of your bill accounts for the majority of the basic rate. Sewer costs to the District are based upon the volume of sewage sent to the City of Bellingham for treatment. All District customers pay the same bi-monthly water and sewer rates. For rental properties, water and sewer bills will be mailed to the property owner only.
Every Two Months
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Water | $42.13 |
| Sewer | $131.31 |
| Total Basic Rate | $173.44 |
| Water per 100 Cubic Feet over 600 | $5.32 |
Billing Cycle for Geneva and North Shore Service Areas
| Service for | Billing Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| January – February | March 1st | April 20th |
| March – April | May 1st | June 20th |
| May – June | July 1st | August 20th |
| July – August | September 1st | October 20th |
| September – October | November 1st | December 20th |
| November – December | January 1st | February 20th |
Billing Cycle for Sudden Valley Service Area
| Service for | Billing Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| February – March | April 1st | May 20th |
| April – May | June 1st | July 20th |
| June – July | August 1st | September 20th |
| August – September | October 1st | November 20th |
| October – November | December 1st | January 20th |
| December – January | February 1st | March 20th |