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Utility Rate Changes
City of Coralville’s solid waste and water rates change on July 1, 2023. The rates and information are listed under "Utility Rates" below.
The sewer and stormwater rates remain unchanged.
Activation Fee
All new accounts are charged a $30 activation fee to start the account. The fee will appear on the first utility bill. Start utility service.
Deposit
Deposit Amount
A deposit is required to start utility service for all rental and commercial accounts.
- Residential Property Deposit: $80 per unit.
- Commercial Account Deposit: Varies by the nature of the business and the projected water use. The deposit amount is the usual cost of 90 days of service for a similar business type in the city.
Start Date & Deposit
The Utility Billing Department must receive the deposit before the start date of the account to ensure service is available on the requested day.
End of Service & Deposit
The deposit stays with the utility account until the service is terminated. When that occurs, the deposit is applied towards the final bill. Any remainder is refunded to the account holder. The deposit is non-transferable to another location or person. Stop utility service
Utility Rates
Utility accounts are billed monthly.
Residential Fees
| Monthly Usage | Monthly Water Rate (through June 30, 2023) | Monthly Water Rate (effective July 1, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| First 200 cubic feet | $7.44 | $7.85 |
| Each additional 100 cubic feet | $1.92 | $2.03 |
Commercial Fees
| Monthly Usage | Monthly Water Rate (through June 30, 2023) | Monthly Water Rate (effective July 1, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| First 200 cubic feet | $12.80 | $13.50 |
| Each additional 100 cubic feet | $1.92 | $2.03 |
A water rate increase goes into effect on July 1, 2023. This rate increase will allow the City to finance significant planned water system and capacity improvements. The rate changes were approved by the City Council following a review and public hearing for the budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2023.
Learn More
For more information about water quality, treatment, and testing, see the Water Department.
| Monthly Usage | Monthly Sewer Rate |
|---|---|
| First 200 cubic feet | $13.75 |
| Each additional 100 cubic feet | $4.40 |
Learn More
For more information about Sewer, see the Wastewater Department.
| Customer | Monthly Stormwater Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential | $3.00 (per residential unit) |
| Commercial | $3.00 per account + $1.40 per ERU |
Learn More
For more information about Stormwater, see Stormwater Management.
Residential Fees
The trash fee on your utility bill has two parts: a trash fee plus a container fee.
| Cart Size | Monthly Trash & Container Fee (through June 30, 2023) | Monthly Trash & Container Fee (effective July 1, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 35-gallon | $18.92 | $20.67 |
| 65-gallon | $21.75 | $23.50 |
*The solid waste rate increase goes into effect on July 1, 2023. A rate increase will allow the City to fund increased operating costs and compensate for lower values for recyclable materials. The rate changes were approved by the City Council following a review and public hearing for the budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2023.
Garbage Stickers for Extra Trash
Residents may purchase a $3 single-use garbage sticker for any additional bag of trash (up to 33 gallons, 40 pounds weight limit) that does not fit in the regular trash container. The bag stickers can be purchased at Coralville City Hall and Coralville Hy-Vee.
Learn More
For more information about solid waste collection, see Garbage or Recycling.
Temporary Service Suspension Rates
An account holder may temporarily stop water, sewer, and trash collection for a maximum of 6 months for every 12-month period. Monthly stormwater fees still apply.
To temporarily suspend your services, please call the Utility Billing office at 319.248.1715.
Suspend Water & Sewer Only
| Suspended Services | Stop Service Fee | Remaining Monthly Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Water & sewer | $45.00 | Stormwater Trash & recycling |
The stop service fee will be added to the account for the next available billing cycle. For properties with individual stop boxes, the water will be turned off at the curb stop. For all other properties, the water will be turned off at the valve and the meter will be removed.
Suspend Trash & Recycling, Water & Sewer
| Suspended Services | Stop Service Fee | Remaining Monthly Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Sewer | $45.00 | Stormwater |
| Trash & recycling | $40.00 |
The stop service fees will be added to the account for the next available billing cycle. The trash and recycling bins will be removed from the property on the next available pick up day. For properties with individual stop boxes, the water will be turned off at the curb stop. For all other properties, the water will be turned off at the valve and the meter will be removed.
Suspend Trash Only
It is not possible to suspend trash services only. In order to temporarily discontinue trash service, water and sewer service must be discontinued at the same time for the same time period.