2013 Rate Survey Results: The Cost of Water Above “Average” Use

The AE2S North Central Utility Rate Survey provides an annual overview of the cost of residential water use throughout the region consisting of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. For comparison, the survey is based on the assumption that 6,000 gallons per month represents “average” water use. Some systems have noted an increased … Read more

2014 Utility Rate Survey Data Collection is Underway

AE2S Nexus is pleased to announce the 13th annual North Central Utility Rate Survey questionnaire will soon be available. Each year, AE2S Nexus conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region. Two unique reports are prepared based on community population. One is for communities with populations of 1,000 to … Read more

Conservation Water Rate Statistics from the 2013 North Central Region Utility Rate Survey

Across the region, more and more water utilities have adopted rate structures intended to encourage responsible water use.  Conservation rate structures are particularly common in Minnesota, where the state has taken deliberate steps to encourage conservation measures. In April 2012, Minnesota signed into law revisions to Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 103G.291, subdivision 4. … Read more

2013 Regional Water Rate Observations

The 2013 AE2S Nexus North Central Region Utility Rate Survey for systems serving less than 5,000 people included information related to rural/regional water systems in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In 2013, 37 rural/regional systems responded to the survey, with 46 percent of respondents from North Dakota, 35 percent from South Dakota, 11 … Read more

Reported Water Rate Structures from the North Central Region (2008-2013)

The annual AE2S Nexus North Central Region Utility Rate Survey includes a general snapshot of water rate structures reported by survey respondents, as well as a comparison of the total cost for 6,000 gallons of water consumption for each respondent. This article will provide an overview of how the reported rate structures have changed in … Read more

2013 Rate Survey – A Summary of Planned Versus Actual Water System Rate Adjustments – See more at: https://www.ae2snexus.com/TheSource/2013/Sept/summary.htm#sthash.6LBxryMU.dpuf

The 2013 Annual North Central Utility Rate Survey included results from 37 regional water systems. The rate survey report, currently in distribution to all survey participants, provides a comparison of the charge for 6,000 gallons of water per month to a residential account, as well as a breakdown of reported rate structures and statistics related … Read more