Luverne Water Department
The Luverne Water Department plans for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Water Utility. The City of Luverne participates in the Lewis & Clark Rural Water System project for long-term quality water supply for the community. The Department actively promotes water conservation.
View the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report - Drinking Water Report for the City of Luverne.
| City of Luverne Water Rates | |
| Meter Size | Monthly Customer Charge |
| 5/8"-3/4" meter | $20.25 |
| 1" meter | $27.50 |
| 1 1/2" meter | $47.00 |
| 2" meter | $72.00 |
| 3" meter | $158.00 |
| 4" meter | $237.00 |
| 6" meter | $420.00 |
Residential (less than 1,900 units per month)
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) 0-10 units $6.17
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) 11+ units $7.17
Commercial (less than 1,900 units/month)
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) May - October $6.83
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) November - April $6.43
Industrial (more than 1,900 units/month)
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) May - October $6.23
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) November - April $5.83
***A unit equals 750 U.S. Gallons***
Non-City services provided to areas outside the City limits shall pay an additional surcharge of 50 percent.
Monthly Customer Charge $30.38
Residential Usage Charge (per unit/per month)
0 - 10 Units $9.26
11 or more Units $10.76
Safe Drinking Water Testing Fee (per month) is $0.81 per water service customer
Other Water Sales - Picked up is $7.17 per unit
| Irrigation Service | |
| 5/8"-3/4" meter | $7.80 |
| 1" meter | $7.80 |
| 1 1/2" meter | $9.25 |
| 2" meter | per utility |
|
Usage Charge (per unit/per month) |
$7.17 |
Chloramine Frequently Asked Questions
Status of the Source Water Protection Plan: (Spring 2003)
The water supply system is preparing a protection plan for the wellhead protection area(s) that have been approved by the Minnesota Department of Health under provisions of Minnesota Rules Chapter 4720.
Description of the Source Water
The water supply for Luverne is obtained from 15 primary wells. Well depth (in feet), well status, aquifer(s) used, and sensitivity of the source(s) of drinking water are listed in the following table.
| Unique Well No. | Well ID | Depth | Well Use | Aquifer | Aquifer Sensitivity | *Well Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102009 | Well #20A | 41.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 149192 | Well #23 | 32.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 222777 | Well #5A | 36.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 222778 | Well #7 | 49.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 222780 | Well #10 | 44.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 222782 | Well #12 | 43.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 222784 | Well #19 | 46.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 240057 | Well #2 | 41.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 248135 | Well #21 | 50.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 473637 | Well #24 | 65.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 485440 | Well #11A | 65.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 513016 | Well #26 | 33.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 513017 | Well #25 | 36.0 | Primary | Glacial Deposits | High | See (2) |
| 634526 | Well #6A | 41.0 |