The City of Lavonia is updated
The City of Lavonia updated its water rate structure starting in January 2025, introducing a fairer and more standardized system based on Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs).
🔹 What is an ERU?
An ERU represents the average monthly water usage for a residential customer—3,625 gallons—as determined with guidance from the Georgia Rural Water Association. This measurement ensures accuracy, fairness, and compliance with state standards.
🔹 How Will This Impact You?
By aligning rates with actual water usage, this update promotes conservation and ensures fair resource allocation across all customer categories. The majority of customers use around 3,625 gallons per month, so this change reflects our community’s needs while keeping our system efficient and sustainable.
📌 Stay Informed! Watch this video for a clear breakdown of what these changes mean for you and how they help ensure a reliable water system for Lavonia.