Utilities Utilities

The City bills Water and Sewer usage at the following rates:  Effective 1/1/2026 the base rate for water is $7.00 per month plus $7.80 per 1,000 gallons of usage.  the base rate for sewer is $10.00 per month and includes the first 2,000 gallons of water used plus $12.20 per 1,000 gallons used thereafter.  The City bills monthly for water/sewer usage and these bills are due on the 25th of each month or any day prior to this date.   If the bill is not paid by the 25th of the month, a late fee is added to the bill.  Any delinquent water/sewer bill is subject to disconnection if not paid by the due date.  A $200.00 reconnection fee must be paid before water can be turned on again.  An additional fee is charged if the reconnect is made after normal business hours.  All water meters are digitally read by the Maintenance Department.  Your bill is calculated from the number of gallons of water used.  There is a Drop Box available at City Hall for payment of Water & Sewer Bills.  The City also offers direct withdrawal payment of your Utility Bill, contact City Hall if you are interested in this type of payment.  The city now accepts credit cards for payment of your utility bill as well.  There is a service fee charged for use of credit cards.

Electric service throughout most of the city is provided by Xcel Energy (1-800-895-4999); however, Meeker Energy (1-800-232-6257 or 1-320-693-3231) does serve the Glenshire Estates subdivision and some other areas of the city.  

Natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint energy (1-800-245-2377).

Arvig is the local telephone company (764-7600).  They also offer Internet service and digital cable TV.