Water, sewer, and landfill are billed monthly by the City of Houghton to each
residence.
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WATER meters are read every month. The charge for water is $3.15 per 100 cubic feet.
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SEWER is $6.41 per 100 cubic feet based upon water consumption.
Lawn watering meters can be purchased at City Hall for $100. Sewer charges are then
credited for water that does not enter the sanitary sewer system.
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LANDFILL/GARBAGE
PICKUP charges are $6.50 per month
per unit, billed to each water
account. In addition, residents must place their garbage in City of Houghton trash bags
that sell for $5 for 10 small bags, or $10 for 10 large bags. Bags can be purchased at
City Hall, Jim's Foodmart, Surplus Outlet, Wal-Mart, and Econo Foods.
The City
of
Houghton
contracts
with
Waste
Management
for the
collection
and
disposal
of
garbage.
Waste
Management
also
offers
recycling.
Visit
their
website
for
details.
Automatic City Utility
Payment Form
Pay your utility bills automatically on the due date by ACH. Print
out the form and fill it out and send it to the City of Houghton, PO
Box 606, Houghton, MI 49931. The City will then automatically take
the amount of your bill out of your checking account on the due
date. You will still receive your postcard bill every month showing
you the amount due and informing you that it will be automatically
deducted. If you have any questions, please call 483-4643 and ask
for Cleo.
High
Water Bill?
If you have
a high water
bill you may
have a
leak.
Attached are
instructions
on how to
look for
leaks in
your home.
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