Board of Water & Light
Lansing, Michigan

Water Rate Schedules

LAWN SPRINKLING WATER SERVICE

RATE NO. 5

Availability - This rate is available to any customer served on the BWL's water system where the meter or service is installed solely for lawn sprinkling.  Municipalities having jurisdiction over sewer system rates may designate other uses of water which are subject to this rate.

Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.

Power and Chemical Cost Adjustment - The power and chemical cost adjustment shall consist of an increase or decrease of 0.1¢ per ccf billed for each 0.1¢ increase or decrease in the average cost of power and chemicals required to deliver treated water to the customer's meter above or below 17.5¢ per ccf.  The cost per ccf for the billing period shall consist of the weighted average cost of chemicals, electricity, steam and oil used in pumping and treatment facilities during the one month period preceding the month billed by two months.

Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or the production and/or sale of water, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share such local increases.

Minimum Charge - Billings subject to this rate are not subject to a minimum charge.

Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.

Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a service location irrespective of prior service with the Board.

Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the Board of Water and Light Rules and Regulations for Water Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.