Utility Billing Department
The mission of the Utility Department is to provide billing and inquiry services of the highest quality to the residents of Union in an efficient and progressive manner.
We are committed to providing these services with integrity, honesty, fairness, and a dedication to excellence while complying with all Utility Billing laws and standards.
Meter readings are conducted monthly by Public Works employees; the reads are then inputted into our database where they are calculated. A file is then created and bills are printed and mailed.
The department also serves as a point of contact for customers who have inquiries regarding their bills and for residents who wish to establish a new account or close-out an account from a property which they have vacated.
Inquiries can be made by calling city hall at (541) 562-5197.
Water & Sewer Rates:
| METER SIZE | BASE RATE/MONTH | BASIC CUBIC FEET ALLOWED | SEWER BASE RATE | ||
| 3/4 inch | $34.68 | Up to 1,000 | $54.11 | ||
| 1 inch | $78.81 | Up to 2,000 | $108.22 | ||
| 1 1/2 inch | $157.61 | Up to 4,000 | $216.43 | ||
| 2 inch | $262.68 | Up to 8,000 | $432.85 | ||
| 3 inch | $420.29 | Up to 16,000 | $865.70 |
REU = Residential Equivalent Unit || Ordinance No. 508 & 515
Each Cubic foot is calculated at .005¢ per cubic foot allowed. Each cubic foot over the amount allowed is calculated at .0125¢ per cubic foot. Each bill will include the base water rate, the extra cubic feet used, the base sewer rate, and a Fire/EMS Fee of $10.00 per REU.
How to calculate your bill.
Example below is for a 3/4 inch meter with 1,200 cubic feet of usage.
Take 999 cubic feet x 0.005¢=$5.00,
+ 201 cubic feet (amount over allowed cubic feet) x 0.0125¢=$2.52,
+ the base water rate (listed above) of $34.68,
+ the base sewer rate (listed above) of $54.11,
+ the Fire/EMS fee of $10.00,
Total bill amount = $106.31
New Customer Setup (Non-Refundable) $50.00