City of Waterville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Waterville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 372 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Waterville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.95 | $68.27 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.90 | $112.27 |
| 1,500 kWh | $236.85 | $154.77 |
| 2,000 kWh | $315.80 | $197.27 |
*Residential (effective 2012-10-08, $22.77/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Waterville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-10-08 | $22.77 | 9.10¢ first 500 kWh, 8.80¢ first 1,000 kWh, 8.50¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Waterville rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (13.33¢ → 15.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Waterville doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Waterville's counties, customers averaged 68 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 68 | 11 | 666 | 2025-12-01 |
City of Waterville service area
City of Waterville serves Marshall County in Kansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Marshall
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Waterville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $626,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,109 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20189 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Waterville's electricity rate?
City of Waterville residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 5% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Waterville electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average City of Waterville home uses 920 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does City of Waterville have?
City of Waterville serves 372 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Waterville before making decisions.