LCU Customers Can Reduce Yearly Sewer Rate By Using Less Water Now Through February

(Updated on Nov. 21, 2024 for clarification on average usage)

Las Cruces Utilities is calculating residential customer sewer rates for next year based on the amount of water residents use in the next three billing cycles. What does this mean for residential customers? Using less water now until your February 2025 bill will result in a lower sewer rate for the following 12 months. LCU averages the volume of water consumed at each home (metered dwelling) during the next three billing cycles (based on 1000 gallons of usage) and multiplies the average usage by 90% to determine the monthly volume to be billed.

The new average amount is used to calculate the yearly rate and is then billed monthly. The first payment with the new rate begins in March of each year.

Current bills are the sum of:

Access Charge Per month: $8.26
Volume Charge First 3,000 gallons: $2.00      (Per 1000 Gals)
Volume Charge Over 3,000 gallons: $3.79     (Per 1000 Gals)

Tax and Franchise Fee Applicable Tax and Franchise Fee are assessed by a Governmental Authority and not included in Cost-of-Service Rates.

For more information on Las Cruces Utilities rates for Water, Wastewater, Gas, Solid Waste please visit the city’s website at: LasCruces.Gov/UtilityRates. For help with analyzing your water and gas usage visit: LasCruces.Gov/UtilityHawk.