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I am a business owner in Garden City. Why do I get charged an industrial waste charge?: City of Garden City is charged an Industrial Waste Charge by Great Lakes Water Authority. The cost is shared among all potential industrial users. Per the City of Garden City Ordinance, industrial users are all commercial customers within the City.

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1. How often do I receive a water bill?: You receive a bill approximately every two months.

2. Why is my bill estimated?: Your bill is estimated if the City is unable to obtain an actual meter read from the radio read device or you have a stopped meter. Please call the Water Billing Department as soon as possible to schedule a meter repair appointment.

3. Can a home or business have a separate meter for a pool or sprinkler system?: No, sewer charges are based on 100% of the water consumption, and this is how City of Garden City is charged for sewage treatment in the GLWA system.

4. I am a business owner in Garden City. Why do I get charged an industrial waste charge?: City of Garden City is charged an Industrial Waste Charge by Great Lakes Water Authority. The cost is shared among all potential industrial users. Per the City of Garden City Ordinance, industrial users are all commercial customers within the City.