Hutchinson offers
some of the nation’s least expensive
energy costs, and one of its best supply sources.
With one of the largest natural gas fields
in the world, Kansas is a leading energy exporter.
Kansas’ natural gas rates are consistently
among the lowest in the country.
ELECTRICITY
Westar Energy is the primary
provider of electric power to the City of
Hutchinson. Westar’s electric generating
capacity is designed to meet anticipated needs
well into the next decade.
Contact: Westar Energy
Business Customer Service (800) 401-5666
Residential Customer Service (800) 383-1183
ELECTRIC
RATE COMPARISON
FOR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS (CENTS
PER KWH)
NATURAL GAS
The state ranks sixth in the
nation for natural gas production, and has
reserves available for decades to come. Kansas
Gas Service (KGS) and Aquila Networks serve
as the main gas distributors for the area.
AVERAGE NATURAL
GAS PRICES
TO INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS (DOLLARS
PER THOUSAND CUBIC FEET)
WATER / SEWER
CITY
OF HUTCHINSON WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Hutchinson’s wastewater treatment plant
is a complete mix-activated sludge secondary
treatment plant, with liquid sludge disposal
to agricultural farm ground.
Average Daily Design Capacity: 8.3 million
gallons per day (MGD)
Average Daily Demand: 5.2 MGD
Average Daily Treatment Capacity: 6.0 MGD
Cost per hcf (748.1 gallons):
Residential $1.20/hcf
Industrial $1.65/hcf
Sewer connection fees do apply, and will
vary
depending on the type of service.
CITY OF HUTCHINSON WATER SYSTEM
City of Hutchinson Water Source - Wells
Average Water Hardness - 315 mg/l or
18 grains/gallon
Municipal Water Supply Wells - 20 wells
(16 active, 4 inactive)
Water Tower and Storage Capacity - 6.0 million
gallons
Average Daily Demand (use) - 6.0 MGD
Cost:
Minimum Monthly Charge: $8.00
Cost per hcf
(748.1 gallons): $1.38/hcf
Water connection fees do apply, and will
vary
depending on the type of service.
Water/Sewer Contact: City of Hutchinson,
Director of Utilities:
(620) 694-1900
