2012 Sewer and Water Rate Information

The City of Grand Rapids has completed the yearly utility rate study for all customer communities, including the City of Walker. The study utilizes a detailed rate setting methodology to determine rates for each community served by the City of Grand Rapids water and sewer system. The study is then reviewed by members of the Utility Advisory Board. The City of Walker is represented on that Board along with the City of Grand Rapids, the City of Kentwood, Cascade Township, Tallmadge Township and Grand Rapids Township.

Effective January 1, 2012, Walker rate payers will see sewer rates increase by an average of 0.73%, and water rates increase an average of 5.73%. The average quarterly sewer and water bill will be $139.98, and $78.55, respectively. City of Walker rates average the second lowest of the communities listed above.

The increase in the water rate is directly attributable to the decrease in billable water flow, most likely caused by the economic downturn. The recent water main construction along Wilson also contributed to the increase in the water rate.

The City of Grand Rapids will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2012 rates on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:00pm in the Grand Rapids City Commission Chambers, 9th Floor of City hall, 300 Monroe Ave., NW.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the rate study, please contact City Manager Cathy Vander Meulen at 791-6859 or City Engineer Scott Conners at 791-6792.

Sewer and Water Rate Study

The City of Walker, Michigan
4243 Remembrance Rd. NW
Walker, MI 49534
(616)453-6311
Effective April 9, City Hall will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:00am,
and on Fridays from 7:30am to 11:30am.

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