What are SAC WAC fees?

Sewer Access Charges (SAC) and Water Access Charges (WAC) are charges for access to the City’s water and sewer systems. The revenues generated from these charges are used to support infrastructure replacement and improvement.

What is an SAC unit?

How is SAC calculated? One SAC unit equals 274 gallons of maximum potential daily wastewater flow. A freestanding, single-family residence is charged one SAC unit, a base unit. Other types of buildings pay a SAC fee based on the maximum potential demand on the wastewater system.

What is water availability charge?

Water Availability Fee means the amount charged to a Premises to make the local distribution components of the Water System available to directly serve said Premises.

What does sac stand for in water treatment?

A Sewer Availability Charge ( SAC ) was established by the Metropolitan Council to pay for a portion of the debt service incurred to expand and improve sewer facilities.

When does the Metropolitan Council need to Charge SAC?

The Metropolitan Council charges this fee directly to local governments. We charge SAC when a residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property first connects to the regional wastewater (sewer) system. We may also charge SAC when a business grows or a property changes use in a way that creates more demand on the wastewater system.

How much is the SAC WAC and Pac?

SAC, WAC, & PAC. Water Availability Charge A Water Availability Charge (WAC) was established for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the installation of water reserve capacities for additional facilities to be connected to the system. The current fee for both domestic use and fire flows is $285 per unit in the city.

What does SAC stand for in local government?

SAC: an easier way to say Sewer Availability Charge. The Metropolitan Council charges this fee directly to local governments. We charge SAC when a residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property first connects to the regional wastewater (sewer) system.

What is the current cost of a WAC?

A Water Availability Charge ( WAC) was established for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the installation of water reserve capacities for additional facilities to be connected to the system. The current fee for both domestic use and fire flows is $285 per unit in the city.