Water Rates

White Bear Lake’s municipal water service involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of all facilities necessary for the production, storage, treatment and distribution of water.  The usage rates listed below generate revenue for operating costs.  Your winter quarter consumption sets the “base” consumption for the year.  The non-winter conservation rate applies to the water consumption above the “base” level for the other three quarterly billing cycles during the year.  

Your utility bill shows your water charge calculated in units of water (1 unit = 750 gallons).

Residential Customers

Consumption per Quarter 2024 Rates
0 - 6,000 gallons (minimum) $15.90 per quarter
Winter quarter rate* $1.99 per unit
Non-winter quarter rate** $2.40 per unit

 

Commercial / Institutional Customers

Consumption Per Quarter 2024 Rates
0 - 6,000 gallons (minimum) $15.34 per quarter
6,001 - 20,250 gallons* $1.92 per unit
20,251 - 56,250 gallons* $1.99 per unit
Over 56,250* $2.22 per unit
Non-winter quarter rate** $2.40 per unit

*Rate for consumption over 6,000 gallons in 750 gallon increments in the winter quarter and "base" rate for the other three quarterly billing cycles.

**Rate for consumption above the winter quarter rate for the other three quarterly billing cycles