Utilities

Connection Fees

The following connection fees are nonrefundable:

  • $100 for gas and water

  • $50 for water only

  • $50 if moving in-town residence to in-town residence

Residents must come in person to City Hall with their ID to put utilities in their name.

Basic Monthly Charges

  • Gas - Dollar amount is per thousand cubic feet (price subject to change monthly)

  • Refuse - $16.00; Senior Refuse - $13.00

  • Additional Refuse Cart - $2.50

  • Stormwater Utility - $2.00

  • Wastewater - $34.05 for the first 2,000 gallons of water consumed and $.00175 per gallon thereafter, plus an additional $.00350 per gallon over 50,000 gallons

  • Water - $23.50 for the first 1,500 gallons and $.0196 per gallon thereafter. Water Fee $.000032 per gallon.

Hydrant Flushing

There may be notice of hydrant flushing given in the local newspaper, City Hall Newsletter, utility billing, Facebook, the Community board, or Channel 7. During that time, the water will be rusty and not recommended for laundry purposes. Flush pipes by running cold water till water runs clear.

Newsletter

The Halstead Newsletter will be printed quarterly and mailed to each utility customer.  Any customers that sign up for E-Bills can view the newsletter on our website. Check out our newest Newsletter.

Voter Registration

Forms are available in this office. You need to re-register each time you move or change your name.

Other Services

Details on the following programs are available from the City Clerk's Office:

  • Neighborhood Revitalization Program (tax rebate available for eligible home/business owners)

  • Utility Auto Debit Plan

  • Utility Level-Pay Plan (May is sign-up month)

Area Services Available

  • Cable/Telephone/Internet Service Options

    • AT&T Telephone (1-800-464-7928)

    • Cox Cable (1-888-495-0220)                                             

      • Channel 7 is the City Information Channel

    • Ideatek (1-855-IDEATEK)

  • Electric Service: Evergy (1-800-383-1183)

Consumer Confidence Report

The current consumer confidence report can be found at Consumer Confidence Report

More Information

If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 316-835-2286, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for holidays).