Government
BY RACHEL LELAND
Manvel adjusts wastewater billing
Diving in deeper
The winter months are better for tracking wastewater because residents aren’t carrying out large water activities during this time, such as lawn watering or maintaining a pool, according to the release. The city is able to better isolate wastewater usage as a result. Wastewater originates from various sources and, unlike potable water, lacks a dedicated meter to measure household usage accurately, according to the release. This, combined with the fact that treating wastewater is more expensive, results in higher wastewater bills. “This [model] ensures stable costs and incentivizes water conservation during the averaging period, ultimately reducing the volume of wastewater billed for each month throughout the year,” the release states.
Tracking wastewater
The city of Manvel in March changed how it measures customers’ wastewater usage and determines billing—a measure officials said they hope could save customers an average of $330 annually. Manvel officials recently announced their decision to move to a wastewater averaging model. Under this new system, the wastewater usage of households during November, December and January will be averaged to determine what customers will pay for the wastewater portion of their bill for the rest of the year, according to a March 1 news release from the city. The new system will change how water usage is measured month-to-month, city accountant Brenda Derouen said. With most water usage in winter being wastewater, using those months will give the city a better idea on the overall breakdown of water and wastewater.
• The city can’t separate water and wastewater usage. Residents are charged for higher wastewater usage in peak months as a result. Problem
Water includes:
Wastewater includes:
Sprinklers
Hoses
Toilets
Showers
Pools Drinking water
Sinks
Washing machines
Solution
• The city will average a customer’s usage in winter months to determine the wastewater portion of their bill for the rest of the year. The rest of the customer’s bill comes from water used each month.
SOURCE: CITY OF MANVEL/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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