Effective October 1, 2011, the Village of Gurnee implemented two major changes to the current utility billing system : (1) the water and sewer rates and base fees and (2) how often residents are billed.  The billing system has changed so that now all residents are charged a base fee relative to the size of their water meters, which covers operations and maintenance.  This change replaces the previous practice of charging a minimum bill of 5,000 gallons.  The chart below illustrates the bi-monthly base fees for each meter size:

Any charge above and beyond the base fee is solely based on usage.  The new water rate is $3.74 per 1000 gallons while the new sewer rate will be $1.23 per 1000 gallons.  The changes in these rates reflect the need to reconfigure the respective rates to better match the costs to operate and maintain the water and sewer systems.These funds

Both base fees and rates will automatically adjust each October 1^st on a set schedule.  Should the Village’s water supplier, the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA), increase its rate, Gurnee’s water rate will also automatically adjust.  

Please note: For more information on the water and sewer rates/billing changes that took effect on October 1, 2011, please visit http://www.gurnee.il.us/water-sewer_rate_billing_changes.