(A) Connection charges to the reclaimed water system are based on the size of the reclaimed water service system. The connection charges consist of two components. The first component is the tapping fee, which includes the costs to tap the reclaimed water distribution main and run a service line to the property line. The second component is the meter set fee which includes the cost for installing the meter and meter box. The customer shall be responsible for any charges incident to the installation and connection to the reclaimed water system as follows:
Reclaimed Water Service Size | If no existing tap, Tapping
Fee |
Meter Set Fee
|
3/4” - 1" | $576 | $225 |
1 1/2” | $668 | $267 |
2" | $668 | $433 |
All reclaimed water connections larger than two inches will be based on consumption and the installation cost determined by the Director.
Notwithstanding the above, first-time connection to the reclaimed water system for single-family residential homes and installation of approved city-owned dual-check devices shall be at no cost to the single-family residential customer. Any city-owned residential dual check devices installed by the city as backflow protection and used in conjunction with another layer of protection per state regulations to allow for reuse service are the property and responsibility of the city.
In addition, the city shall replace approved backflow preventer for single-family residential customers existing as of adoption of this ordinance, with city-owned dual check devices at no cost to the existing single-family residential customer, in accordance with state regulations and the “AWWA M-14 Manual”.
(B) All charges associated with the reclaimed water utility shall be governed by § 50.06 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances.
(D) Re-connection. A customer whose service has been voluntarily discontinued or disrupted for nonpayment may resume reclaimed water service after paying any past due amounts and a re-connection fee of $20.
(E) Violation. Where service has been disconnected for violation of an ordinance or regulation regarding reclaimed water, such service shall not be reconnected until the Director, or designee, receives adequate assurances and guarantees that such a violation will not recur.
(F) Illegal/nonconsent fee. When an unauthorized connection is made to the reclaimed water system or a connection to the system is made without the prior authorization of the city having been obtained, an inspection fee of $50 will be charged in addition to those fees provided for in Chapter 50 for theft of service situations.
(G) There is hereby levied and established a system of rates and charges against each and every person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity provided reclaimed water service in accordance with the following schedule:
Territory: Applicable within the Pompano Beach water service area where reclaimed water service is available.
(1) Monthly service availability charge:
Meter Size (Inches) | #ERC's | $/Month Effective 10/1/23 | $/Month Effective 10/1/24 | $/Month Effective 10/1/25 | $/Month Effective 10/1/26 | $/Month Effective 10/1/27 | $/Month Effective 10/1/28 |
Meter Size (Inches) | #ERC's | $/Month Effective 10/1/23 | $/Month Effective 10/1/24 | $/Month Effective 10/1/25 | $/Month Effective 10/1/26 | $/Month Effective 10/1/27 | $/Month Effective 10/1/28 |
3/4 x 5/8 | 1 | $10.39 | $11.64 | $13.04 | $14.60 | $16.35 | $18.31 |
1 | 2.5 | 25.99 | 29.11 | 32.60 | 36.51 | 40.89 | 45.80 |
1 1/2 | 5 | 52.00 | 58.24 | 65.23 | 73.06 | 81.83 | 91.65 |
2 | 8 | 83.19 | 93.17 | 104.35 | 116.87 | 130.89 | 146.60 |
3 | 15 | 155.99 | 174.71 | 195.68 | 219.16 | 245.46 | 274.92 |
4 | 25 | 259.97 | 291.17 | 326.11 | 365.24 | 409.07 | 458.16 |
6 | 50 | 519.91 | 582.30 | 652.18 | 730.44 | 818.09 | 916.26 |
8 | 80 | 831.86 | 931.68 | 1,043.48 | 1,168.70 | 1,308.94 | 1,466.01 |
10 | 100 | 1,039.82 | 1,164.60 | 1,304.35 | 1,460.87 | 1,636.17 | 1,832.51 |
The monthly service availability charge shall be charged to all water customers 90 days after reclaimed water service becomes available regardless of whether the customer is connected to the reclaimed water distribution system.
(2) Commodity charges per 1,000 gallons:
Meter Size (Inches) | Commodity Charge ($/kgal) | |||||||||||||
3/4 | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | Effective 10/1/23 Class One | Effective 10/1/24 Class One | Effective 10/1/25 Class One | Effective 10/1/26 Class One | Effective 10/1/27 Class One | Effective 10/1/28 Class One |
Flow (kgal)
| ||||||||||||||
0- 20 | 0- 26 | 0- 32 | 0- 52 | 0- 200 | 0- 254 | 0- 382 | 0-528 | 0-800 | $0.81 | $0.91 | $1.02 | $1.14 | $1.28 | $1.43 |
21- 40 | 27- 52 | 33- 64 | 53- 104 | 201- 400 | 255- 508 | 383- 764 | 529- 1,056 | 801- 1,600 | $1.60 | $1.79 | $2.00 | $2.24 | $2.51 | $2.81 |
>40 | >52 | >64 | >10 4 | >400 | >508 | >764 | >1,056 | >1,600 | $2.37 | $2.65 | $2.97 | $3.33 | $3.73 | $4.18
|
Meter Size (Inches) | Commodity Charge ($/kgal) | |||||||||||||
3/4 | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | Effective 10/1/23 Class Two | Effective 10/1/24 Class Two | Effective 10/1/25 Class Two | Effective 10/1/26 Class Two | Effective 10/1/27 Class Two | Effective 10/1/28 Class Two |
Flow (kgal)
| ||||||||||||||
0- 20 | 0- 26 | 0- 32 | 0- 52 | 0- 200 | 0- 254 | 0- 382 | 0-528 | 0-800 | $1.14 | $1.28 | $1.43 | $1.60 | $1.79 | $2.00 |
21- 40 | 27- 52 | 33- 64 | 53- 104 | 201- 400 | 255- 508 | 383- 764 | 529- 1,056 | 801- 1,600 | $2.22 | $2.49 | $2.79 | $3.12 | $3.49 | $3.91 |
>40 | >52 | >64 | >10 4 | >400 | >508 | >764 | >1,056 | >1,600 | $3.32 | $3.72 | $4.17 | $4.67 | $5.23 | $5.86 |
Class One - Customers connected to the system prior to July 12, 2011.
Class Two - Customers connected to the system subsequent to July 12, 2011.
(3) Service outside city limits. All rates, charges and deposits specified in this chapter will be increased by 25% for reclaimed water service outside of the incorporated limits of the city. Specific agreements with other governmental entities may govern the date and charges to be applied pursuant to such agreements.
(H) To encourage connection to the reclaimed water system by existing city utility customers, the City Commission may, by resolution, temporarily amend or suspend various elements of the fee structure established in this section.
(Ord. 2002-65, passed 9-10-02; Am. Ord. 2004- 07, passed 10-28-03; Am. Ord. 2005-62, passed 6-28-05; Am. Ord. 2006-69, passed 9-26-06; Am. Ord. 2010-46, passed 9-2-10; Am. Ord. 2011-59, passed 7-12-11; Am. Ord. 2017-65, passed 7-25-17; Am. Ord. 2018-31, passed 2-13-18; Am. Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-10-19; Am. Ord. 2024-13, passed 11-14-23)