Small business water billing
Summary
A Wall Street shop owner says duplicated water meters force him to pay $1,885 a year extra; council sent him to staff for help.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $1,885 per year in excess charges for one business.
The business owner if the billing policy is changed.
Businesses with legacy dual meters pay inflated fixed fees.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Redmond to Raise Rates for High Water Users - The Source - Bend, Oregon - The Source
Redmond to Raise Rates for High Water Users - The Source - Bend, Oregon The Source - Bend, Oregon
City Council Work Session - Jun 24, 2026
Staff told council that current rates — especially sewer — won't cover planned improvements like the $115-120 million Digester 4 project. A detailed rate conversation comes this fall, with possible tiered water rates that charge big water users more.
City Council Business Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
Utility bills go up about 4% on average (water +4.9%, sewer +1.8%, stormwater +8%), and solid waste rates rise 4.5% (about $0.97 per can).
City Council Business Meeting - Apr 1, 2026
A Wall Street shop owner says duplicated water meters force him to pay $1,885 a year extra; council sent him to staff for help.
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