The following suggestions have been made by residents:
- Charging Higher Rates to Non-Indian Hill Residents – Most other jurisdictions that supply water outside of their respective jurisdiction do so at a higher rate. Cincinnati, Wyoming, and Milford are examples. Indian Hill is somewhat unique, as the rate paid for 1 CCF (748 gallons) is the same no matter which jurisdiction is served – Madeira, Terrace Park, Indian Hill, Symmes Township, or Montgomery.
- Tiered Water Rates – The cost of the PFAS removal facility and water tower is driven by flow rate and capacity needs. Some water customers have asked for higher unit rates for higher volume users. This could drive improved water conservation and assist with the sufficiency of the aquifer at the wellfield during drought periods; however, higher usage increases revenues.
- Seasonal Water Rates – IHWW’s water production varies between 1.5 million gallons per day in the winter to 5 million gallons per day in the summer. Water irrigation is the biggest reason causing the fluctuation.
Council will evaluate the above during its annual water rate analysis.