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Utilities
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF EPHRATA UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT. If you have questions concerning utility billing, services or rates, contact kchornuk@ephrata.org.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN ONLINE UTILITY PAYMENT
UTILITY RATES
Residential water is billed a basic charge of $52.65 per month. Water usage is billed at $0.85 per thousand gallons. Residential sewer is billed at a flat $42.90 per month. Water meters are read every other month, March through November. You will be billed for water usage in addition to your basic bill on each of the read months. Commercial sewer rates vary according to winter water usage. The amount billed includes a utility tax of 20% calculated on the gross operating income of the water and sewer utilities.
GARBAGE PICK UP INFORMATION
Please make sure all garbage is bagged and securely tied before placing in garbage receptacle. If your garbage totter lid is up more than 3-4" on pickup day, you will be charged $2.80 for extra garbage. Extra bags, boxes or cans will be picked up for $2.80 each if placed near your can on pickup day. Larger items may be picked up at an additional cost. Please call utility billing at the number above to arrange this. The amount billed includes a utility tax of 20% calculated on the gross operating income of the garbage utilities.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
All irrigation systems (including lawn sprinkler systems) MUST be tested annually by a certified backflow tester BEFORE turning on. A list of certified backflow testers are available to downloads with the link below. Call 754-2009 of you have any questions.
WATER/SEWER EMERGENCY
In the event of a water or sewer service emergency occurring outside business hours or during the weekend, please call MACC dispatch at (509) 762-1160. MACC will contact the appropriate city personnel to help.