Water Utility Services
The following rates are effective for July 2020 – for June’s 2020 billing.
Fixed Monthly Charge
| WATER | |
|---|---|
| Meter Size (inches) | Total Charge |
| .75 | 23.05 |
| 1″ | 29.93 |
| 1-1/2″ | 34.80 |
| 2″ | 48.14 |
| 3″ | 146.85 |
| 4″ | 183.39 |
| 6″ | 327.26 |
| 8″ | 522.21 |
| 10″ | 735.12 |
Fire line connections will pay a fixed monthly charge based on size.
USAGE CHARGE FOR EACH 1000 GALS. USED
RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL WATER MINIMUM INCLUDES 3,000 GALS.
| WATER | |
|---|---|
| Usage Block | Residential/ Commercial |
| 0-3000 | Included in minimum bill |
| 3,001-6,000 | $3.38 per 1,000 gallons |
| 6,001-9,000 | $3.80 per 1,000 gallons |
| 9,001-12,000 | $4.30 per 1,000 gallons |
| 12,001-15,000 | $4.74 per 1,000 gallons |
| >15,000 | $5.36 per 1,000 gallons |
A 10% late charge is assessed on all bills paid after the 15th of the month. If the 15th falls on a holiday or weekend the late charge will be assessed at the close of business on the next work day
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Usage Block | Residential/ Commercial |
| Membership Fee | $5 |
| Service Charge | $45 |
| Deposit: | |
| Residential single family (owners) for up to a 1″ meter. Larger meters please call for deposit. | $75 |
| Commercial | $200 |
| Residential (renters) without letter of credit | $150 |
| **Tap-on Fee (non-refundable) WATER, as of July 1 2018 | |
| Standard residential (5/8″x3/4″) tap fee | $2425.00 |
| Commercial and/or Irrigation capable (1″) tap fee | $3025.00 |
| Large Commercial and/or Irrigation capable (1 1/2″) tap fee | $3325.00 |
| Largest Residential (2″) tap fee | $4025.00 |
** All tap fees include capacity replacement fee of $1250.00**
*** Taps in The Pines or Triple Lakes subdivision, add a assessment fee of$1,000 to tap price.
Larger Meter sizes are available with tap fees determined by site situation and material cost.
Ancillary Charges
| Water | |
|---|---|
| Reconnect Fee/Service Charge | $45 |
| After Hours Service Call | $50 |
| Temporary water***30 days-usage will be billed each cycle it falls under. a $25 SECURITY DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED | $45 plus usage |
| Returned Check Fee : Up to $50, $50.01 – $300, $300.01 – $800, $800.01 and up (5% of check) | $25 $30$40 |
| Fire hydrant meter with backflow assembly **** Deposit | $500 |
| Fire hydrant meter set and test charge | $75 |
| Replace meter and parts due to customer damage | Actual cost |
| Fine for unauthorized use or tampering (breaking lock) with water meter, parts or AWS water lines | Up to $1,000 |
| Backflow testing | $45.00 |
| Factory Meter Test at Customer’s request (if meter test accurate)Fees start at 100.00 and increase by meter size. | $110.00 and up |
| Leak Rate over 15,000 gallons*****only 1 leak adjustment allowed in a one year period. | $3 per 1,000 gallons |
| Online web payment or convenience fees | $2 |
| Meter Relocation (same property) $500 plus labor, | |
| materials and equipment.
Obstruction or Debris removal from water meter $75 or loaded man hours |
|
| Same day turn on/off fee | $25 |
Notes:
Each dwelling must have a separate metered connection. Only specific exemptions apply-see resolution on home page.
*** Temporary water is defined as having water turned on for move in or move out cleaning or other temporary use not to exceed 30 days. See rates above***
**** Fire hydrant meter rental, water consumption rates and policies are listed on separate schedule and available upon request.
***** Members with leaks may request relief from the conservation rate and be billed at the bulk rate of $3 per thousand gallons. An account may be adjusted a maximum of 1 time per 12 months. A request for leak form and documentation is required. Usage of less than 15,000 gallons will not be considered for a leak adjustment.
Deposit Policy: Any member with good payment history may upon request transfer an existing membership deposit and any outstanding bill to a new address. All deposits will be held without interest paid to the member. All deposits will be held in perpetuity until refunded.
