Water Rates
At a public hearing on March 11, 2024, the Board of Water Commissioners voted to approve new water rates due to increases in overall expenses.
The new rates are as follows:
Water Rates
| Rate | Residential Customer (semi-annual) | Commercial Customer (quarterly) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Rate | 0 to 2,000 cu. ft. -- $90.00 Minimum | 0 to 1,000 cu. ft. -- $45.00 Minimum |
| Step Rate 1 | 2,001 to 10,000 cu. ft. -- $4.41/100 cu. ft. | 1,001 to 5,000 cu. ft. -- $4.41/100 cu. ft. |
| Step Rate 2 | 10,001 cu. ft. & over -- $5.24/100 cu. ft. | 5,001 cu. ft. & over -- $5.24/100 cu. ft. |
| Portable Meter Rate | $15.00/100 cu. ft |
Schedule of Fees
| Activity | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water Turn-on/Turn-off | $50.00 |
| Temporary Service Connection Charge | No set charges, varies in accordance with site conditions |
| Water Service Connections | In accordance with the LWD System Development Charges (SDC) dated June 13, 2011 |
| Fire Sprinkler Annual Charge (Commercial & Residential w/ sprinkler system) | $40.00 (Lines 1.5" or smaller) $100.00 (Lines 2-2.5") $500.00 (Lines 3-4") $1,200.00 (Line 6") $1,500.00 (Lines 8" or larger) |
| Cross Connection/Bacfklow Inspection Tests | $100.00 per test |
| Residential Meter Replacement (Damaged) | $500.00 |
| Commercial Meter Replacement (Damaged) | Per LWD Requirements |
| Meter Testing | $150.00 |
| Returned Payment | $50.00 |
| Final Reading/Closing | $100.00 |
| Water Usage Report Fee | $50.00 |
| Water Usage Report Fee (Same Day) | $100.00 |
| Fire Flow Tests | $400.00 |
| Street Sweeper Hydrant Permit Fee | $500.00 per contractor/per year |
| 1" or Smaller Portable Meter Use with Back Flow Preventer | $200.00 per month and $500.00 refundable security deposit |
| 2" or Larger Portable Meter Use with Back Flow Preventer | $500.00 per month and $1,000.00 refundable security deposit |
| Portable Meter Water Usage Rate | $15.00/100 cubic ft |
| No exterior portable meter shall be used when the temperature drops below 35 degress F, or between November 15 and April 15, whichever comes first | |