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Understanding Cost Differences Between Private and Public Water Services in Arizona

This analysis explores the cost disparities between private and public water services across various Arizona communities. The data highlights base fees as a percentage of average monthly bills for different municipalities, revealing a range of charges and their implications for consumers. Through examples from cities like Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa, we look at base fee structures, consumption rates, and how these factors compare in the public versus private domains. Understanding these differences can assist residents in making informed decisions about their water service options.

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Understanding Cost Differences Between Private and Public Water Services in Arizona

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  1. Private Water v. Public Water Is there a difference in costs?

  2. Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  3. Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  4. BuckeyeBase Fee $8.42 (35% of average $24.06 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  5. Arizona Water Company Casa GrandeBase Fee $10.48 (36% of average $29.11 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  6. Chandler$8.21 base fee (36% of $22.81 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  7. Clarkdale (Yavapai County)Base Fee $23.50 (36% of average $65.28 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  8. Lake Havasu CityBase Fee $5.16 (28% of average $18.43 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  9. MesaBase Fee $11.48 (33% of average $34.79 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  10. PaysonBase Fee $21.71 (44% of average $49.32 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  11. PeoriaBase Fee $16.84 (46% of average $36.61 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  12. PhoenixBase Fee $4.64 + $0.40 for environmental charge18% of average $28 winter bill21% of average $24 summer bill Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  13. PrescottBase fee $6.60 (12% of average $55 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  14. ScottsdaleBase fee $11.25 + 3.67% adder to total bill (34% of average $34.30 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  15. Arizona Water CompanySierra VistaBase fee $15.40 (48% of average $32.08 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  16. TucsonBase fee $5.62 + $0.05 per Ccf for CAP, and $0.04 for environmental(21% of average $29.19 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  17. YumaBase fee $15.68 (45% of average $34.84 bill) Source: “Arizona Water Meter,” Western Resource Advocates

  18. Controversial ACC RatesLitchfield Park Service Company • Average Bill: • $26.29 for 3/4 inch meter • $46.20 for 1 inch meter • Commodity Rates 5/8, 3/4, and 1 inch meters • 0 – 3,000 gallons: $1.00 • 3,001 – 9,000 gallons: $1.91 • 9,001 + gallons: $3.03

  19. Controversial ACC Rates Global Water – Santa Cruz Water • Average Bill: • $62.91 • Commodity Rates • 0 – 1,000 gallons: $1.30 • 1,001 – 5,000 gallons: $2.21 • 5,001 – 10,000 gallons: $2.94 • 10,001 – 18,000 gallons: $3.76 • 18,001 – 25,000 gallons: $4.58 • 25,001 + gallons: $5.48

  20. Controversial ACC Rates Arizona American - Anthem Water • Base Fee $10.20 for 3/4 inch meter; $22.95 for 1 inch meter • Average Bill after 2013: $66.41 • Commodity Rates • 0 – 2,000 gallons: $1.6246 • 2,001 – 5,000 gallons: $3.2491 • 5,001 – 9,000 gallons: $5.4152 • 9,001 – 21,000 gallons: $7.5813 • 21,000 + gallons: $9.2438

  21. Controversial ACC Rates Sahuarita Water • Average Bill: $29.00 • Commodity Rates • 0 – 3,000 gallons: $2.33 • 3,001 – 9,000 gallons: $3.50 • 9,001 + gallons: $4.20

  22. Controversial ACC Rates Chapparal City Water Company • Average Bill: $37.51 • Commodity Rates • 0 – 3,000 gallons: $2.19 • 3,001 – 9,000 gallons: $2.65 • 9,001 + gallons: $3.15

  23. Public Water v Private Water

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