A minimum use charge is applied even if you use no water during the month because there are a number of costs associated with ensuring your access to service. These costs include system maintenance, meter reading, water testing and more. The minimum use charge is designed to cover these costs while also allowing a specified amount of water use. Minimum charges vary depending upon the meter size serving the property. For example:

A volume charge is applied when you use water over the amount included in the minimum use charge. The gallons shown in the schedule below are offset by volumes included in the minimum bill; volume rates are the same, regardless of meter size. They are as follows:

Applicable taxes are added to your bill depending on the type of service provided. A utility tax of 3 percent is added to all customer bills in Simpson County. Non-residential customers are also subject to a 6 percent state sales tax unless they submit a tax exemption form to Simpson Water.