Billing Information

Ambulance Service Utility

  • Residential fee of $14.45 per dwelling
  • Non-residential fee of $14.45 per 5,000 square feet or portion thereof to a maximum of 25
  • Lodging (Hotel/Motel) fee of $14.45 per room for 1/2 of total room count

Residential Garbage Rates 

Curbside service includes weekly collection of household trash in designated container.

SizeRateSenior Rate 
48 Gallon$22.68$11.34
64 Gallon$24.75$12.38
96 Gallon$37.12$18.57

*Recycling and yard waste carts are free. (limit two per household)

Commercial Garbage Rates 

Please contact Lakeside Disposal for container dimensions and availability.
(509)765-4263

Water Rates

Water utility includes a fixed charge based on user class and meter size, in addition to meter consumption.  Single Family, Duplex, and Irrigation consumption is billed on a tiered rate system to encourage conservation.  

Single Family Residential 
Fixed Charge
.75"  Water Meter
$23.65
1"     Water Meter
$26.24
1.5"  Water Meter
$34.07
2"     Water Meter
$73.25
Single Family ResidentialUsageConsumption Rate
Tier 10 - 1,000 Cubic Feet$0.44/100 Cubic Feet
Tier 21,001 - 3,000 Cubic Feet$1.33/100 Cubic Feet
Tier 3Over 3,000 Cubic Feet$2.65/100 Cubic Feet
Duplex (Single Meter, 2 Units)
Fixed Charge
.75" Water Meter
$47.30
1"     Water Meter
$52.48
1.5"  Water Meter
$68.14
2"    Water Meter
$146.50
Duplex (Single Meter, 2 Units)
UsageConsumption Rate
Tier 1
0 - 2,000 Cubic Feet$0.44/100 Cubic Feet
Tier 22001 - 6,000 Cubic Feet$1.33/100 Cubic Feet
Tier 3Over 6,000 Cubic Feet$2.65/100 Cubic Feet
Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial & Irrigation
Meter Size 
Fixed Charge
.75"  Water Meter$37.49
1"     Water Meter$41.61
1.5"  Water Meter$54.01
2"     Water Meter$116.12
3"     Water Meter$198.87
4"     Water Meter$323.06
6"     Water Meter$447.21
8"     Water Meter$778.35
Non-Residential  by User Class

Consumption Rate
Multi-Family

$0.89/100 Cubic Feet
Commercial

$1.07/100 Cubic Feet
Industrial

$1.07/100 Cubic Feet


Irrigation
UsageConsumption Rate
Tier 1
0 - 1,000 Cubic Feet$0.44/100 Cubic Feet
Tier 21,001 - 3,000 Cubic Feet$1.33/100 Cubic Feet
Tier 3Over 3,001 Cubic Feet$2.65/100 Cubic Feet


Sewer Rates

Monthly sewer rates include a fixed charge determined by user class.  Commercial and Industrial users also pay a consumption rate dependent on metered water unless discharge is metered separately. 

User ClassFixed ChargeConsumption Rate
Single Family$39.89N/A
Duplex$79.79N/A
Multi-Family$11.26/UnitN/A
Commercial$42.80$1.91/100 Cubic Feet
Industrial$48.14$2.11/100 Cubic Feet


Storm Water

Rate is $6.77 for each residential living unit. Commercial storm water charges vary according to impervious ground surface. 

User ClassImpervious Ground CoverFixed Rate
Single Family ResidentialN/A$6.77
Non-Residential0 - 6,000 sf$6.77
Non-Residential6,001 - 15,000 sf$11.43
Non-Residential15,001 - 30,000 sf$16.68
Non-Residential30,001 - 60,000 sf$33.25
Non-Residential60,001 - 120,000 sf$66.24
Non-Residential120,001 - 240,000 sf$132.56
Non-Residentialover 240,000 sf$198.83


utility tax

Per RCW 35.92.460 Utility fee or tax - Disclosure: 

The City of Moses Lake utility rates for Water, Sewer, and Garbage include a 10% Utility Excise Tax that will remain in effect until amended, altered or revoked.  This tax is deposited to the City's general fund to be used for capital project improvements to the City's infrastructure; however a portion is used for construction and maintenance of street improvements.  Additional details may be found in the City's Municipal Code Chapter 3.30 Utility Occupational Tax.