Water
Water Rates
The cost rate schedule for metered water furnished to all properties, the Ayersville Water and Sewer District, the Brunersburg Water District, the Lake Christy Meadows Water Utility, and unmetered bulk water furnished for transport, and for which invoices are issued during 2023 is:
- $48.89 per 1,000 cubic feet
The Readiness-to-Serve charges are levied on each water service connection through which potable water is or may be supplied to assessed premises for any purpose other than fire protection, and the amount levied on each service connection to properties inside and outside (x3) the corporate limits of the City for which invoices are issued during 2023:
| Water Supply Line Diameter | Cost-Inside City | Cost-Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| ¾-inch | $15.97 | $47.91 |
| 1-inch | $26.52 | $79.56 |
| 1¼-inch | $42.49 | $127.47 |
| 1½-inch | $53.19 | $159.57 |
| 2-inch | $85.13 | $255.39 |
| 3-inch | $186.22 | $558.66 |
| 4-inch | $319.40 | $958.20 |
| 6-inch | $665.32 | $1,995.96 |
| 8-inch | $958.20 | $2,874.60 |
Water Meter Staff
As part of the City of Defiance's Utility Billing Office, the staff maintains more than 6,570 existing water meters and installs water meters on new construction. Although the responsibility primarily begins and ends at the water meter, our staff are available to answer any question customers may have about their water service.