Starting August 2000 The City of Owatonna begins collecting a "Storm Water Utility" charge. The charge will appear on the Owatonna Public Utilities billing statement as a separate line item. Like the "City Sewer Utility" charge, the new City Storm Water Utility charges are determined by the City staff. Any question can be directed to the City at 444-4340. New Sewer services are arranged by contacting the city Engineering Office (507) 444-4350. A permit is issued by the city after satisfying fee requirements.

Sewer fees and rates are set by the City of Owatonna Sewer Ordinance. Owatonna Public Utilities performs the monthly billing of sewer for the City.

The sewer rates are calculated in February and appear on your bill from March through next February. The following is the method used to calculate sewer rates:

• Customer's water usage for December, January and February is averaged.
• The three month water average is multiplied by $1.66.
• The cost of service charge of $3.00 is added.

New customers will see a flat rate of $7.00 for their sewer charge until a usage has been established for December, January and February.

These fees help to pay for the operation and maintenance as well as some of the capital costs of maintaining the city sewer system.

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