Utilities-Explanation of Charges

Minimum bills: A minimum charge will be applied even if no services have been used during the month. This minimum charge covers the costs of metering, service availability, meter reading, and customer service.

Water and sewer charges:  Collected for the City of Waukee for the water and sewer services.

Natural Gas charges: collected for the City of Waukee for the natural gas service.

Storm water charges: Collected from all property owners for maintaining and diverting storm water run off.

Garbage Charges: Collected on all residential properties for the availability of solid waste and recycling collection for the City of Waukee.

Landfill Charges: Charged to all residential properties for the use of each Solid Waste hauler to use the landfill.  Collected for North Dallas Landfill.

Sales Tax: Collected for the State of Iowa on all residential water service and all services for commercial properties.

Tag Fee: Collected as a result of a Service Termination Warning door tag.