On June 1, 2022 the Brookfield Municipal Water Utility filed an application with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase water rates.
The Utility last changed rates on October 3, 2019. In accordance with Wis. Stat. 196.193, a 4.5% rate increase was approved by the PSC, and took effect on September 1, 2022.
Further information regarding the "rate case" can be found on the Wisconsin PSC website.
According to the new rate structure, the quarterly bill for the average residential customer served by City water (using approximately 15,000 gallons per quarter) will increase by $3.31.
Please see the table below for a benchmark of what a residential customer should expect with the new rates.
Customer Type
Meter Size
Volume (1,000 gallons)
Quarterly Bill at Old Rates
Quarterly Bill at New Rates
Difference
Small Residential
5/8"
8
$46.00
$48.09
$2.09
Average Residential
3/4"
15
$72.75
$76.06
$3.31
Large Residential
1"
30
$141.00
$147.42
$6.42
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact the Finance Department at (262) 796-6661 or via Email.