A water/sewer surcharge is a separate charge added to existing rate structures. It is used to collect revenue on usage outside of those covered in the basic charge for service. The City of Vandalia uses the surcharge to maintain and repair water lines and water towers. This money cannot be used for other purposes. Below are the surcharge rates per gallon used for both water and sewer.
Water Residential / Water Commercial / Water Manufacturer - $.003
Water Residential Out of Town & Water Commercial Out of Town - $.0045
Sewer Residential & Sewer Commercial - $.0014
Sewer Out of Town & Sewer Industrial - $.0021