In 2018, the City Council approved a 5-year graduated rate increase for wastewater customers. Until 2019, residential wastewater rates had not changed in 15 years. In 2003, the City even lowered the rate from $33.50 to $31.00.
Your Water & Sewer Rates - Explained
Utility Rate Increase
Public Hearing
The City of Bullhead City will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bullhead City Council Chambers to review proposed utility rate changes.
Key Information
- Sewer base rates will increase by 8% beginning with the January 2025 billing cycle.
- The City Council approved this increase after reviewing revenues and expenditures for the wastewater system.
- A letter has been mailed to all customers explaining the change.
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Effective with the August billing cycle:
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Residential base rate: $35.55 → $36.26 (2% increase)
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Commercial base rate: $47.02 → $47.96
This adjustment will help the City:
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Maintain and improve the wastewater system
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Install new odor control equipment
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Cover rising electrical and fuel costs
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Support employee compensation and benefits
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Preserve reserve funds for future needs
The Council approved this rate structure after a thorough review of the budget, staffing, and capital improvement projects. These changes ensure the City can continue providing a safe, efficient, and reliable wastewater system.
Download the Letter Notifying Customers of Sewer Rate Increases in PDF form.
Rates after August 1, 2023
Customers are billed monthly flat rate
RESIDENTIAL SEWER
| Customer Type | Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $36.26 | per dwelling |
| Multiple Family up to Four Units | $36.26 | per unit |
Customers are billed monthly on water volume usage
COMMERCIAL SEWER
| Customer Type | Base Charge | Per | Plus | Volume Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Family Five Units or more | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $3.70 per 1,000 gallons |
| Commercial and Industrial | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $3.28 per 1,000 gallons |
| Auto | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $3.84 per 1,000 gallons |
| Restaurant | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $5.33 per 1,000 gallons |
| Grocery | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $5.21 per 1,000 gallons |
| Hotel | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $4.30 per 1,000 gallons |
| Laundry | $47.96 | per meter | plus | $3.08 per 1,000 gallons |
| General Business | $36.26 | per meter | plus | $3.00 per 1,000 gallons |
Rates before August 1, 2023
Customers are billed monthly flat rate
Residential Sewer
| Customer Type | Base Charge | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $35.55 | per dwelling |
| Multiple Family up to Four Units | $35.55 | per unit |
Customers are billed monthly on water volume usage
Commercial Sewer
| Customer Type | Base Charge | Per | Plus | Volume Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Family Five Units or more | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.70 per 1,000 gallons |
| Commercial and Industrial | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.28 per 1,000 gallons |
| Auto | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.84 per 1,000 gallons |
| Restaurant | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $5.33 per 1,000 gallons |
| Grocery | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $5.21 per 1,000 gallons |
| Hotel | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $4.30 per 1,000 gallons |
| Laundry | $47.02 | per meter | plus | $3.08 per 1,000 gallons |
| General Business | $35.55 | per meter | for | 6,000 gallons or less |
We're here to help
If you have any questions about the rate increase or your bill, please contact the Finance Department’s Customer Service Center at (928) 763-0166.
Thank you for your continued support of the City and its utility system.