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Water Rates Schedule

Effective August 1, 2024

Monthly Water Consumption

1st 1,000 gallons
Minimum base charge standard meter
$23.00
Next 8,000 gallons $5.14/1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons $4.81/1,000 gallons
Next 11,000 gallons $4.53/1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons $4.26/1,000 gallons
Next 60,000 gallons $4.26/1,000 gallons

Example: An average customer using approximately 3,500 gallons per month would have a monthly water bill of $43.85

: [$23.00+(3,500 gals-1,000 gals)x$5.14/1,000 gals] + $8** = $43.85

**This includes the fire hydrant fee of $8 per month.

*Monthly Capacity charge for 2nd meter or larger on standby $40.00

Standard Water Connection Fees

5/8"-3/4" meter (new service) $1,000
1"-2" meter (new service)* $1,500
All other site inspections $50/visit

*Includes review of individual plans, up to two piping inspections (does not include plumber's fees by other) and setting of meter

Property owners may request a payment plan for connection fees for primary residence subject to approval in accordance with County policy.

Testable Backflow Prevention Devices

Initial permit & site inspection $65
Monthly tracking & administration $1
Annual inspection if not submitted by certified tester $150 DCVA
$200 RPZ

(Failure to submit certified tests may result in disconnection)

Wholesale/Bulk Connection

Wholesale bulk connections are 2/3 of full rate or otherwise contracted. 

Miscellaneous Customer Charges

Late payment fee  10% of outstanding balance
Returned check $30
Establish a new account $30
Bulk water tank withdrawal (if available)  $30 + $4.67/1,000 gallons
 Reconnected terminated customer $65
Meter testing $65
Damage to equipment or infrastructure Cost to replace/repair
Tampering with equipment or infrastructure (non-terrorism) $200 per incident and/or imprisonment & damages

Unpermitted connections-$200+normal tap fees+back user fees+cost of all inspections=charges

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