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The Utility is a self sustained
division of the city government, owned and operated by the City of South
Milwaukee.
The department consists of three divisions:
Purification & Pumping
Distribution
Accounting
Operating policies are set by the Utility Water
Commission, including five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the
City Council.
Service rules and rates are set by the
Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin.
Public
Service Commission of Wisconsin 
Member of the American Water Works Association
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Milwaukee Water
Utility is to provide a continuous supply of safe, potable drinking water for
all aspects of life and industry to the City of South Milwaukee. The Utility
strives to provide services at the lowest possible cost to the consumer; and to
continually improve our knowledge and expertise in water purification and
distribution management. The Utility must meet and/or exceed all local, state,
and federal laws related to water purification and distribution management.
Customer Information
Question relating to:
Water meter testing and/or
replacements
Water outage or low pressure
Water/Sewer bills
Water Quality
Reporting Water main breaks
Can be directed to the Utility office at
768-8070.
Business office hours are Monday thru Friday
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any emergency calls after normal business
hours can be directed to the same number.
Bill Payment Information
Bills for water and sewer service are
rendered tri-annually and become due and payable within 20 days of issuance.
A one-time late payment charge of 3 percent
but not less than 50 cents will be added to bills not paid in full within the 20
days of issuance.
Utility bills can be paid in person at:
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City Treasurer's Office
2424 - 15th Ave-
Tri-City National Banks in South Milwaukee -
10th & Milwaukee, inside Pick N'
Save
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General Service - Metered Rates Effective June 3, 2009
Billings for water and sewer service are
based on volume charges as recorded by the water meter plus a 4-month fixed
service charge according to meter size.
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Volume
Charges/Water |
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First
5,000 cubic feet |
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1.82
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per 100
cubic feet |
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5,000 to 100,000 cubic feet |
1.52
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per 100
cubic feet |
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100,000
to 1,000,000 |
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1.36
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per 100
cubic feet |
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1,000,000 + |
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1.15
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per 100
cubic feet |
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Plus 4 month service charge: |
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Meter size |
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tri-annual
fee |
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5/8" |
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17.32
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3/4" |
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17.32
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1" |
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26.73
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1 1/4" |
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35.60
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1 1/2" |
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44.90
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2" |
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67.36
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3" |
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105.84
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4" |
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160.37
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6" |
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275.84
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8" |
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416.96
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Volume
Charges/Sewer |
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3.14
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per 100 cubic feet (eff. 03/01/07) |
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Plus 4 month service charge: |
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Meter size |
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tri-annual
fee |
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5/8" |
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13.60
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3/4" |
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15.00
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1" |
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18.00
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1 1/4" |
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20.90
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1 1/2" |
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25.30
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2" |
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34.10
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3" |
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54.60
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4" |
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83.90
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6" |
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157.10
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8" |
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245.00
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Sewer billing is based on actual water volume.
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