Lake Whatcom Water Sewer District

Billing

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

To calculate water consumption:

  • Find the total water “consumed” on your utility billing statement. This number represents cubic feet.
  • If the total amount of water consumed is equal to or less than 600 cubic feet, your water consumption is equal to the basic rate for service. Refer to the rate table above for our current rates for service.
  • If the total amount of water consumed is over 600 cubic feet, apply the following to figure your consumption charges:
  • Subtract 600 from the total amount of water consumed.
  • Multiply the remainder by 0.0532. This is your consumption charge. This amount is separate from the basic rate for service.
  • For more information about your billing statement, refer to the following link:

    Understanding Your Water and Sewer Bill

    Download Understanding Your Water and Sewer Bill

 

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