Vernal City announced this week that, after a thorough review of community feedback, Vernal City Council has officially adopted the updated water rate structure outlined in Ordinance 2026-14. “Under the adopted structure, water rates will include a meter-based monthly base charge with no water included, along with tiered volume rates based on actual water use,” shares the announcement. “Most residents, and many commercial properties, use a 3/4″ meter, which will have a 2026 base charge of $35.00.” The 2026 volume rates will be Tier 1 with zero to 8,000 gallons at $2 per 1,000 gallons, Tier 2 with 9,000 to 15,000 gallons at $3 per 1,000 gallons, Tier 3 with 16,000 to 50,000 gallons at $3.75 per 1,000 gallons, and Tier 4 with 51,000+ gallons at $4.50 per 1,000 gallons. “The purpose of this updated structure is to encourage efficient water use, provide a fair and usage-based billing system, ensure adequate funding for operation and maintenance of the culinary water system, and support current and future water infrastructure improvements,” shares Vernal City. The new rates will be reflected on the July 31 bill.
