(1) Typical residential bills assume monthly water usage of 5.5 ccf (hundred cubic feet) for water service and 5.2 ccf for sewer service. The 2009 typical water bill includes a 10.2% temporary surcharge. See Water Rates Questions and Answers.
(2) Drainage fees are billed for SPU as a separate line item on King County’s annual property tax statements. The typical bill for 2008 and 2009 is a median bill.
(3) Typical residential garbage service is a 32 gallon garbage container and yard waste service. See the Solid Waste Rate Increases FAQ (PDF).
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