(A) Water rates. Rates for water usage of persons or entities using water services provided by the town shall be in an amount determined as follows:
Monthly Usage (Gallons) | Rate |
2,500 | $7.62 |
3,000 | $9.11 |
4,000 | $12.17 |
5,000 | $15.18 |
8,000 | $21.27 |
10,000 | $25.31 |
(B) Sewer rates. For use of and the service rendered by the sewage works, each parcel shall be charged in an amount based upon water usage, determined as follows:
Monthly Metered Usage Rates | Rates per 1,000 Gallons |
Monthly Metered Usage Rates | Rates per 1,000 Gallons |
2,500 gallons | $11.08 |
5,000 gallons | $4.86 |
5,000 gallons | $4.55 |
20,000 gallons | $3.94 |
40,000 gallons | $3.42 |
50,000 gallons | $2.91 |
125,000 gallons | $2.22 |
Minimum charge per month | $28.74 |
(C) Connection charge. Connection charges shall be as follows:
Connection Size | Charge |
5/8 and 3/4-inch connection | $250 |
All other connection sizes | Actual cost of the connection but not less than $250 |
(D) Miscellaneous charges. There shall be other charges made for services provided as follows.
(1) Late fee. A 10% fee shall be added to all accounts not paid by the due date.
(2) Returned check charges. A fee of $12.50 in addition to other charges that may apply (e.g., court costs, attorney fees, or costs of collection).
(3) Deposit. A deposit of $75 shall be required for all new accounts.
(4) Lien. Any parcel occupied by rental tenants which is not paid shall be subject to a lien against the real estate for such unpaid charges.
(E) Application of charges. To the extent that service is provided to more than one unit which have only one meter, a minimum charge for water and sewer service shall be applied for each unit. A UNIT shall be a dwelling unit such as a mobile home, apartment, housekeeping room (which have separate kitchen facilities), or place of business.
(Ord. 5-1996, passed 12-14-1996; Ord. 2013-14, passed 12-2-2013; Ord. 2018-3, passed 3-12-2018)