Brookland Utilities
613 Holman
P.O. Box 7
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 935-0538
Office Hours 6:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Thursday; CLOSED FRIDAY
Wastewater Supt: Timothy Harrington
Brookland Utilities 24 Hour Emergency Contact Number (870)790-1947
"CALL BEFORE YOU DIG"
ARKANSAS ONE-CALL CENTER
1-800-482-8998
www.arkonecall.com
Call at least 2 but no more than 10 working days before digging. The work site is to be marked with white paint, chalk, flags or stakes.
Wastewater Rates:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07
WHEREAS, the City of Brookland, Arkansas SHALL pass an ordinance authorizing Brookland Utilities wastewater rate structure to include a city rate, rural rate, commercial rate, and a multi-family complex wastewater rate structure.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Senate Bill 386 also known as ACT 605 requires a municipal wastewater system to have a wastewater rate study done every five years to adjust the rates in order to maintain a quality level of service to their citizens.
WHEREAS, Act 605 water and wastewater rates SHALL adequately address the cost for:
- Operation and Maintenance;
- Debt Service;
- Required Reserves;
- Depreciation;
- Future Capital Expansions;
- An annual audit or agreed-upon procedures and compilation report;
WHEREAS, the rates recommended in the rate study that is obtained SHALL be implemented by the provider in the manner provided under the applicable law for modifying rates.
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Brookland does hereby ordain that the following wastewater rate schedule will be implemented with bills that are mailed after February 11, 2025:
City wastewater rate schedule SHALL be as follows:
First 1,000 gallons...............$8.76 (minimum)
Next 4,000 gallons...............$3.35 per 1,000 gallons
All over 5,000 gallons...........$1.55 per 1,000 gallons
Rural wastewater rate schedule SHALL be as follows:
First 1,000 gallons...............$8.76 (minimum)
Next 4,000 gallons...............$3.61 per 1,000 gallons
All over 5,000 gallons...........$1.65 per 1,000 gallons
Commercial wastewater rate schedule SHALL be as follows:
First 1,000 gallons...............$12.36 per 1,000 gallons (minimum)
Next 4,000 gallons...............$8.00 per 1,000 gallons
All over 5,000 gallons...........$1.70 per 1,000 gallons
City month wastewater rate schedule for multi family complex SHALL be as follows:
First 1,000 gallons for 3/4" - 1" duplex............$20.86 (minimum)
First 1,000 gallons for 1 1/2" triplex................$30.39 (minimum)
First 1,000 gallons for 2" quadplex.................$38.35 (minimum)
First 1,000 gallons for 2" sixteen apartment complex..$$166.00 (minimum)
First 1,000 gallons for any complex containing more than four (4) units and less than sixteen (16) units SHALL include an additional amount of $10.43 per unit.
Next 4,000 gallons............................................$3.35 per 1,000 Gallons
All over 5,000 gallons.......................................$1.55 per 1,000 Gallons
Emergency Clause. Arkansas Senate Bill 386, also known as ACT 605, requires a municipal utility system to have a wastewater rate, study done every five years. The City of Brookland has not had a wastewater rate increase since 2009. With the cost of materials, parts, and other infrastructure issues and improvements, the City of Brookland recognizes that an emergency exists, and this Ordinance will be in full affect after its passage.
Ordinance 2025-07 Passed and adopted this 11th day of February 2025.
Kenneth D. Jones
Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Thomas
Clerk/Treasurer