Rate Increase FAQ
PART 3: CUSTOMER IMPACT
The previous two sections focused on SLVWD’s revenue needs and its decision to implement a tiered rate structure. The new rate structure is designed to meet SLVWD’s revenue needs and to be more equitable than the previous uniform volumetric rate structure; however, it is also more complicated to analyze. In this third and final section, FSLVW’s goal is to provide customers with more detailed information about how they can expect their water bill to change.
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