Water Rate Changes - 2022

Effective on the March 1st utility bill, you will see a difference in your water billing rate. Hopefully, we will explain how and why you see these changes adequately. The Town of Cedar Lake is a regulated water utility under the oversight of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). Therefore, any changes to the water utility rates are petitioned and approved through this regulatory body. More information regarding these processes, procedures, and documents directly related to this rate change (IURC Cause No. 45367) can be located on their website at https://www.in.gov/iurc/.

Effective on the August 1st utility bill, you will see an additional reduction in your water billing rate due to a debt recalculation and the repeal of the Utility Receipt Tax by House Bill 1002.

A public forum regarding these rate changes was advertised and held at the Cedar Lake Town Hall on January 28, 2021. That video can be found on our Town YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/TownofCedarLake and located below.

January 28, 2021 Town Council Special Pubic Forum

Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is changing?

  1. All water customers will now be on the same water usage rate.  Previously, there were three water usage rates throughout the Town of Cedar Lake.
  2. There is no longer a hydrant fee.
  3. The minimum residential 5/8″ meter charge will be reduced from 4,000 gallons ($41.44) to 2,000 gallons ($20.44).
  4. The Utility Receipt Tax has been removed.

Why were the rates adjusted?

When the Town inherited the water utilities (Westside, Robins Nest, and Krystal Oaks), those systems had three different water rates.  The IURC directed Cedar Lake to develop and receive approval for a single rate structure applicable to all customers.  As a result, every water customer is now charged the same rates for their water usage and their minimum monthly bill.

The IURC approved the new rates on January 6, 2022; however, we could not begin charging until 60 days before closing our long-term debt.

When was the last time water rates increased?

This is the first water rate change since the Town acquired the water utilities in 2009 and 2010.

Why is my neighbor’s bill lower/higher than mine?

Before the water rate change, the Town of Cedar Lake had three different usage rates for residential customers.  All customers are now at the same usage rate; the only difference would be if there is a different sized water meter for your residence.  Therefore, any difference in your minimum water bill would indicate a different sized water meter (rare in a residential house) or a difference in water usage.  You can check your water usage by looking at your water bill.

Why wasn’t I notified sooner? How were customers notified?

The IURC made notification of a Public Meeting in Indianapolis, held on October 16, 2020.  There was also notice that the public could attend the hearing electronically due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The Town of Cedar Lake posted on the Town Website and the Town Facebook Page on January 20, 2021, advertising a special public meeting on January 28, 2021.  This meeting was open to the public, live-streamed on YouTube, and was open to public participation on Zoom.  Additionally, we published the proposed changes on our website: https://cedarlakein.org/utility-rates/.

How often should I expect a water bill?

Bills are sent monthly. The water charge you see on your bill is from your prior month’s consumption. This type of billing (in arrears) is how electric and natural gas bills are issued (NIPSCO).

How is my late fee calculated?

Since the Water Utility is regulated by the IURC, the late fee for water must comply with the required late fee set forth by the IURC.

The water late fee is calculated at 10% on the first $3.00 and 3% over $3.00.  All other billed services are calculated at 10%.

Can I View and Pay my bill online?

Yes.  You can use our online customer portal here: https://bsaonline.com/?uid=2319

You will need your PIN Number located on your Utility Bill.  You can create an account, view past and present bills, view a chart of your water usage history, and pay your bill online.  We also offer auto-withdrawal.  More information about payment options can be found here: https://cedarlakein.org/paying-your-utility-bill/

Utility Rates

Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana – Utility Billing Information for Customer with 5/8″ Meter
Rates to be effective 60 Days Prior to Long Term Debt Closing (estimated 4th Quarter 2021)

New Rates are effective July 1, 2022, and reflected on the August 1st billing.

  1. The new rates no longer include the Utility Receipt Tax, which was repealed by House Bill 1002
  2. The new rates include the Debt Recalculation Reduction
Per 1,000 Gals Water Sales Tax Wtr Only @7% Water Penalty Sewer* Sewer Penalty Trash* Trash Penalty Storm Water* Storm Water Penalty Total Total with Penalty Minimum Charge Meter Size
0 $20.44 $1.43 $0.91 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $96.87 $105.28
1 $20.44 $1.43 $0.91 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $96.87 $105.28
2 $20.44 $1.43 $0.91 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $96.87 $105.28 5/8"/3/4"
3 $30.66 $2.15 $1.22 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $107.81 $116.53
4 40.88 $2.86 $1.53 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $118.74 $127.77
5 $49.40 $3.46 $1.78 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $127.86 $137.14
6 $57.92 $4.05 $2.04 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $136.97 $146.51
7 $66.44 $4.65 $2.29 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $146.09 $155.88
8 $74.96 $5.25 $2.55 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $155.21 $165.26
9 $81.95 $5.74 $2.76 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $162.69 $172.94
10 $88.93 $6.23 $2.97 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $170.16 $180.62 1"
11 $95.92 $6.71 $3.18 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $177.63 $188.31
12 $102.91 $7.20 $3.39 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $185.11 $196.00
13 $108.71 $7.61 $3.56 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $191.32 $202.38
14 $114.51 $8.02 $3.73 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $197.53 $208.76
15 $120.31 $8.42 $3.91 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $203.73 $215.14
16 $126.11 $8.83 $4.08 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $209.94 $221.52
17 $131.04 $9.17 $4.23 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $215.21 $226.94
18 $135.97 $9.52 $4.38 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $220.49 $232.37
19 $140.90 $9.86 $4.53 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $225.76 $237.79
20 $145.83 $10.21 $4.67 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $231.04 $243.21 1 1/2"
21 $149.92 $10.49 $4.80 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $235.41 $247.71
22 $154.01 $10.78 $4.92 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $239.79 $252.21
23 $158.10 $11.07 $5.04 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $244.17 $256.71
24 $162.19 $11.35 $5.16 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $248.54 $261.21
25 $166.28 $11.64 $5.29 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $252.92 $265.71
26 $170.37 $11.93 $5.41 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $257.30 $270.21
27 $174.46 $12.21 $5.53 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $261.67 $274.71
28 $178.55 $12.50 $5.66 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $266.05 $279.20
29 $182.64 $12.78 $5.78 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $270.42 $283.70
30 $186.73 $13.07 $5.90 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $274.80 $288.20
31 $190.82 $13.36 $6.02 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $279.18 $292.70
32 $194.94 $13.65 $6.15 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $283.59 $297.23 2"
33 $199.03 $13.93 $6.27 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $287.96 $301.73
34 $203.12 $14.22 $6.39 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $292.34 $306.23
35 $207.21 $14.50 $6.52 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $296.71 $310.73
36 $211.30 $14.79 $6.64 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $301.09 $315.23
37 $215.39 $15.08 $6.76 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $305.47 $319.73
38 $219.48 $15.36 $6.88 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $309.84 $324.23
39 $223.57 $15.65 $7.01 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $314.22 $328.73
40 $227.66 $15.94 $7.13 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $318.60 $333.23
41 $229.36 $16.06 $7.18 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $320.42 $335.10
42 $231.06 $16.17 $7.23 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $322.23 $336.97
43 $232.76 $16.29 $7.28 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $324.05 $338.84
44 $234.46 $16.41 $7.33 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $325.87 $340.71
45 $236.16 $16.53 $7.38 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $327.69 $342.58
46 $237.86 $16.65 $7.43 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $329.51 $344.45
47 $239.56 $16.77 $7.49 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $331.33 $346.32
48 $241.26 $16.89 $7.54 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $333.15 $348.19
49 $242.96 $17.01 $7.59 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $334.97 $350.06
50 $244.66 $17.13 $7.64 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $336.79 $351.93
51 $246.36 $17.25 $7.69 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $338.61 $353.80
52 $248.06 $17.36 $7.74 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $340.42 $355.67
53 $249.76 $17.48 $7.79 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $342.24 $357.54
54 $251.46 $17.60 $7.84 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $344.06 $359.41
55 $253.16 $17.72 $7.89 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $345.88 $361.28
56 $254.86 $17.84 $7.94 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $347.70 $363.15
57 $256.56 $17.96 $8.00 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $349.52 $365.02
58 $258.26 $18.08 $8.05 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $351.34 $366.89
59 $259.96 $18.20 $8.10 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $353.16 $368.76
60 $261.82 $18.33 $8.15 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $355.15 $370.80 3"
Previous Rate effective on January 25, 2022
Per 1,000 Gals Water Sales Tax Wtr Only @7% Water Penalty Sewer* Sewer Penalty Trash* Trash Penalty Storm Water* Storm Water Penalty Total Total with Penalty Minimum Charge Meter Size
0 $20.72 $1.45 $0.92 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $97.17 $105.59
1 $20.72 $1.45 $0.92 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $97.17 $105.59
2 $20.72 $1.45 $0.92 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $97.17 $105.59 5/8"/3/4"
3 $31.08 $2.18 $1.23 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $108.26 $116.99
4 $41.44 $2.90 $1.54 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $119.34 $128.38
5 $50.08 $3.51 $1.80 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $128.59 $137.89
6 $58.72 $4.11 $2.06 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $137.83 $147.39
7 $67.36 $4.72 $2.32 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $147.08 $156.90
8 $76.00 $5.32 $2.58 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $156.32 $166.40
9 $83.08 $5.82 $2.79 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $163.90 $174.19
10 $90.16 $6.31 $3.00 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $171.47 $181.98 1"
11 $97.24 $6.81 $3.22 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $179.05 $189.76
12 $104.32 $7.30 $3.43 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $186.62 $197.55
13 $110.20 $7.71 $3.61 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $192.91 $204.02
14 $116.08 $8.13 $3.78 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $199.21 $210.49
15 $121.96 $8.54 $3.96 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $205.50 $216.96
16 $127.84 $8.95 $4.13 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $211.79 $223.42
17 $132.84 $9.30 $4.28 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $217.14 $228.92
18 $137.84 $9.65 $4.43 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $222.49 $234.42
19 $142.84 $10.00 $4.58 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $227.84 $239.92
20 $147.84 $10.35 $4.73 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $233.19 $245.42 1 1/2"
21 $151.99 $10.64 $4.86 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $237.63 $249.99
22 $156.14 $10.93 $4.98 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $242.07 $254.55
23 $160.29 $11.22 $5.11 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $246.51 $259.12
24 $164.44 $11.51 $5.23 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $250.95 $263.68
25 $168.59 $11.80 $5.36 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $255.39 $268.25
26 $172.74 $12.09 $5.48 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $259.83 $272.81
27 $176.89 $12.38 $5.61 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $264.27 $277.38
28 $181.04 $12.67 $5.73 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $268.71 $281.94
29 $185.19 $12.96 $5.85 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $273.15 $286.51
30 $189.34 $13.25 $5.98 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $277.59 $291.07
31 $193.49 $13.54 $6.10 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $282.03 $295.64
32 $197.64 $13.83 $6.23 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $286.47 $300.20 2"
33 $201.79 $14.13 $6.35 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $290.92 $304.77
34 $205.94 $14.42 $6.48 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $295.36 $309.33
35 $210.09 $14.71 $6.60 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $299.80 $313.90
36 $214.24 $15.00 $6.73 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $304.24 $318.46
37 $218.39 $15.29 $6.85 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $308.68 $323.03
38 $222.54 $15.58 $6.98 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $313.12 $327.59
39 $226.69 $15.87 $7.10 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $317.56 $332.16
40 $230.84 $16.16 $7.22 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $322.00 $336.72
41 $232.57 $16.28 $7.28 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $323.85 $338.63
42 $234.30 $16.40 $7.33 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $325.70 $340.53
43 $236.03 $16.52 $7.38 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $327.55 $342.43
44 $237.76 $16.64 $7.43 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $329.40 $344.34
45 $239.49 $16.76 $7.48 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $331.25 $346.24
46 $241.22 $16.89 $7.54 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $333.11 $348.14
47 $242.95 $17.01 $7.59 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $334.96 $350.04
48 $244.68 $17.13 $7.64 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $336.81 $351.95
49 $246.41 $17.25 $7.69 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $338.66 $353.85
50 $248.14 $17.37 $7.74 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $340.51 $355.75
51 $249.87 $17.49 $7.80 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $342.36 $357.66
52 $251.60 $17.61 $7.85 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $344.21 $359.56
53 $253.33 $17.73 $7.90 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $346.06 $361.46
54 $255.06 $17.85 $7.95 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $347.91 $363.37
55 $256.79 $17.98 $8.00 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $349.77 $365.27
56 $258.52 $18.10 $8.05 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $351.62 $367.17
57 $260.25 $18.22 $8.11 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $353.47 $369.07
58 $261.98 $18.34 $8.16 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $355.32 $370.98
59 $263.71 $18.46 $8.21 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $357.17 $372.88
60 $265.44 $18.58 $8.26 $48.00 $4.80 $17.00 $1.70 $10.00 $1.00 $359.02 $374.78 3"