Utility Rates
Water:
Deposit for residential customers: $100
Inside City Limits -
$21.82 first 1,000 gallons
$ 6.84 each additional 1,000 gal.
Sewer:
$16.43 first 1,000 gallons
$5.41 each additional 1,000 gal.
Outside City Limits -
Water:
$26.69 first 1,000 gallons
$16.33 each additional 1,000 gal.
Sewer:
$20.11 first 1,000 gallons
$6.53 each additional 1,000 gal.
Sanitation $20.50/mo.
(trash pickup)
Leaf Vac/Compost $5.50/mo.
Gas:
Gas deposits for residential customers: $150.00
Natural Gas Rates change monthly.
The City of Salem operates its own natural gas system and sets the rates that its customers pay for natural gas (except supply charges – see below). The charges paid by Salem’s customers are as follows:
| Rate Class | Breaks (therms) | Monthly Meter | Distribution Charge (per therm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC1 | $6.00 inside / $8.00 outside | $0.3808 | |
| RC2 | 3,000 | $28.00 inside / $$33.00 outside | $0.1000 |
| RC3 | 40,000 | $178.00 | $0.0900 |
| RC4 | 1,000,000 | $503.00 | $0.0690 |