Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate Information

At the December 11th Elk River Utilities Commission meeting, 2008 electric rates were approved.  There will be a 7% increase in the electric consumption rate.  At the January 15th Elk River Utilities Commission meeting, 2008 water rates were approved. There is a 6% increase in the water rate.  A third tier water rate will be implemented to further discourage excessive lawn watering and promote water conservation. For residential usage, the third tier is charged at $4.00 per gallon of water used over 15,000 gallons.  For commercial usage, the third tier is charged at $4.00 per gallon of water used above 1.1 x previous year’s average winter period monthly consumption + 40,000 gallons. To request a full rate sheet, please contact the office at 441-2020 or view it online using the links to the right.