Though they haven't yet agreed on the specifics, Richmond's elected officials are trying to redo the city's aging water system, reducing rates for residents and increasing them for businesses as part of a way to balance things out. But how does that break down for you in terms of average water use and amount you could save?

Here's a look by the numbers at the city's water rates Richmond:

4.7

Percent increase the mayor is proposing for the average residential water customer. This is what the rate would be for the first year of the mayor's phased-in utility rate reduction plan, which over a five-year period would place more of the burden of rising costs on commercial and industrial customers instead of residential customers, according to the administration.

7

Hundred cubic feet of water used on average by a three-person city household that uses water for washing clothes, showering and cooking. One CCF unit, which stands for hundred cubic feet, is equal to 748 gallons of water.

$60

Amount each household will save annually by the fifth year of the mayor's proposed utility rate reduction plan, according to a news release.

1997

The last time Richmond reviewed its water and wastewater fees.

1829

When the city initially formed its water system.

5

Years the water and wastewater study recommended to adjust water fees.

5/8''

Size of an average water meter in Richmond.