Utility Billing Rates

WATER, SEWER, AND STORMSEWER

The City of Oak Park Heights annually reviews the water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer rates to assure adequate funding for the operation of the utility systems. 
Based on the review, a rate increase for the Water Utility is required. Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer rates will remain the same as in 2024.
 
The following are the water rates effective January 1, 2025:
 
A quarterly minimum charge of $47.68 for the first 15,000 gallons of water used per quarter.
+ A rate of $3.89 per 1,000 gallons of water used above 15,000 gallons up to 50,000 gallons.
+ A rate of $4.50 per 1,000 gallons of water used above 50,000 gallons up to 99,000 gallons.
+ A rate of $5.57 per 1,000 gallons of water used above 99,000 gallons up to 200,000 gallons.
+ A rate of $6.59 per 1,000 gallons of water used above 200,000 gallons.
 
Sewer rates (same as 2024):
A quarterly minimum charge of $87.00 for the first 15,000 gallons of water used per quarter.
+ A rate of $6.28 per 1,000 gallons of water used above 15,000 gallons up to 50,000 gallons.
+ A rate of $6.55 per 1,000 gallons of water used above 50,000 gallons.
  
Stormwater rates (same as 2024):
Residential: $4.50 per quarter per unit (up to four units).
Vacant Land: $2.00 per unit per quarter.
Developed Commercial, Industrial & High Density Residential: $33.00 per acre per quarter.
Undeveloped Commercial, Industrial & High Density Residential: $5.00 per acre per quarter.
 

GARBAGE

Effective January 1, 2008, the City began covering the fees for basic residential coverage.  There is a charge of $11.43 per quarter for a large garbage container. There is no charge for a small or medium garbage container. Recycling containers are free. Should you have extra items beyond what can fit in your container, the fee is $4.00 per additional bag of waste and a per item charge for large or bulky items. Contact Tennis Sanitation at 651-459-1887 for fees and to schedule extra item pickups.