We the undersigned urge WSSC to transition from its current tiered flat rate structure to a true tiered rate system by FY2017 (July 2016).
Why is this important?
WSSC, the water and sewer utility for Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in MD, uses a tiered flat rate system. That means that the more you use, the higher your rate for the entire amount. So an individual living alone may pay $7.01 for 1000 gallons of water, whereas a large family may pay $14.08 or more for 1000 gallons because their overall usage is higher. This rate structure places an excessive, unfair financial burden on larger households. A true tiered rate system would be structured like tax tables: pay one rate for the first 5000 gallons, a slightly higher rate for the next 5000, etc. This would be fairer to larger households while still encouraging conservation.
