Matanuska-Susitna Borough

TSW Rules, Rates & Procedures Updates

Proposed changes are recommended by Mat-Su Borough staff in conjunction with the State of Alaska Rural Utilities Business Advisors and supported by the Talkeetna Sewer & Water Advisory Board.

 

 

Key Dates

 


Assembly meeting (legislation introduction) – December 3rd at 6pm, Assembly Chambers
Talkeetna Sewer & Water Advisory Board meeting – December 4th at 1pm, Talkeetna Library
Assembly meeting (public comments and Assembly vote) – December 17th at 6pm, Assembly Chambers
Changes effective pending adoption – July 1st, 2025

 

 

Proposed Rates

Residential Water base rate: $60.00

Tier 1: 3,001-7,500 will be $0.00/gallon
Tier 2: 7,501-12,000 will be $0.005/gallon
Tier 3: 12,001+ will be $0.02/gallon

Residential Sewer base rate: $60.00

Commercial Water base rate: $90.00

Tier 1: 3,001-7,500 will be $0.01/gallon
Tier 2: 7,501-12,000 will be $0.02/gallon
Tier 3: 12,001+ will be $0.03/gallon

Commercial Sewer base rate: $100.00

Interrupted Service rate: $35.00

*The first 3,000 gallons are included in base fees for both residential and commercial.

 

 

Proposed Rule Changes

Below is a summary of changes to the Operating Rules, Rates & Procedures for the Talkeetna Sewer & Water Service Area. To review the full document including added or changed fees and penalties, please click here.

The primary goal for the proposed changes to the Rules, Rates & Procedures is to combine the two documents into one user-friendly resource that is more representative of current Utility operations and Customer needs. Key changes to review include: 

  • New requirement of grease traps for commercial Customers to prevent significant fat, oil, and grease (FOG) from entering the sewer system. This includes new penalties for failure to install a grease trap and improper discharge. There will be a 1-year grace period for installation from July 1, 2025.
  • Elimination of the $385.00 Application for Utility Service fee. New Customers will not be required to submit a fee or deposit to receive services. 
  • Updated definition of Interrupted Service to include all properties connected to the Service Area regardless of receiving services. Addition of a Seasonal Turn On/Off Service Request fee for Customers that request services to be temporarily turned off.
  • Addition of a Disconnect Penalty if operators must physically terminate service by either shutting the Customer key box or plugging the Customer cleanout due to failure to pay or other negligence.
  • Elimination or combining of unused or frequently used fees. This focuses on combining the Service Request tasks such as meter checks and key box locates. Service Request fees have also changed to include summer and winter prices.