Columbia Water rates, within former boundaries of dissolved Public Water Supply Districts No ordinance (§ 27-125)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article III. Water and Light System
In short: In the former Public Water Supply Districts No. 1 and No. 2 outside city limits, there's no monthly charge for fire protection systems like sprinklers and hose closets, as long as the water is used only to prevent or put out fires. Metered water from fire hydrants is billed at the residential rate for that jurisdiction and season.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
1 and No. 2, outside city limits—Fire protection.
No monthly charge for water shall be made for fire protection facilities, sprinkler systems, hose closets, etc.; provided, that any water used by such system is used for the sole purpose of preventing or extinguishing fires. Metered water use from fire hydrants shall be billed at the residential rate in effect for the jurisdiction and the season when used.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-125
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.