Understanding your utility bill
Residents are billed monthly for water, sewer, garbage & compost.
- Bills are sent out on or before the last business day of each month.
- Bills are due by the 10th day of the month.thin 10 days.
- A penalty is assessed to each account if not paid by the 10th, and a notice of delinquency is sent. The account holder is then given an additional 12 days to make payment on the account before disconnection of services occurs.
- If you have not received your bill or feel you have received a notice of delinquency in error, please contact the City Office immediately at 563-927-1114.
- The City of Manchester offers automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings, and online bill payment.
Charges may differ for each customer receiving a utility bill depending upon their circumstances and/or type of classification (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.). For most residents, the following charges will apply:
Water Usage | WA | $5.81 monthly service charge, plus $3.09 per thousand gallons of water |
Sewer Usage | SW | $10.86 monthly service charge, plus $6.01 per thousand gallons of water |
Compost | CM | $2.00 |
Garbage & Recycling | GA | $11.60 |
Landfill | LF | Varies depending on type of account |
Outside Water (opt) | OW | $0.75 monthly service charge, plus $3.60 per thousand gallons of water |
Water Tax | TAX | Tax is calculated at 7% based on water charges only |
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