Mainland Water & Sewer Rate & Fee Schedule
Rate and Fee Scheduled last updated April 7, 2025.
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Water Usage Charges
Effective July, 1, 2024
Water Usage/Month (in gallons)* 0 - 2000 Base Rate ($20.00) Up to 5,000 $5.16 per 1,000 gallons Up to 10,000 $6.31 per 1,000 gallons Up to 15,000 $7.49 per 1,000 gallons Up to 20,000 $8.61 per 1,000 gallons All over 20,000 $9.75 per 1,000 gallons * Consumption over 2,000 gallons is billed retroactive to the first gallon used.
Commercial master meter accounts are charged at the above rates per unit served. Hotels and motels: Four rooms equal one commercial master meter billing unit.
Local Government/Board of Education – same as commercial rates.
Fire Service (sprinkler systems) – same as commercial rates.
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Sewer Charges
Effective July, 1, 2024
Usage/Month (in gallons)* 0 - 2000 $40.00 Base Rate Up to 5,000 Base Rate + $17.04 per 1,000 gallons
Up to 10,000 Base Rate + $20.83 per 1,000 gallons Up to 15,000 Base Rate + $24.62 per 1,000 gallons Up to 20,000 Base Rate + $28.41 per 1,000 gallons All over 20,000 Base Rate + $32.19 per 1,000 gallons Other Sewer Charges Broken clean-out repair $75.00
Broken clean-out repair - Contractor-Developer $125.00
Damage clean outs/stub out piping - Contractor-Developer $350.00
Sewer pipe repair Cost + 20% Sewer service tampering fee $75.00 minimum + cost of damages -
Water Connection Fees
Meter Size
Connection Fee
Contractor Installs No Fee All installation costs for labor, materials and equipment shall be paid by the owner, developer or purchaser, 5/8 inch $1,000.00
County staff installs connection
5/8 inch irrigation $1,000.00 Irrigation meter, 5/8 inch, if existing water meter present to make connection (Piggyback) $1,000.00 greater than
5/8 inch irrigationActual Cost + 20%
5/8 inch fire service $1,000.00 6 inch Fire Service Actual Cost + 20% -
Developmental Fees
Meter Size
Connection Fee
Water 5/8 inch $2,041.00
1 inch $5,102.00 1 1/2 inch $10,203.00 2 inch $16,325.00
3 inch $32,651.00 4 inch $51,017.00 6 inch $102,034.00 8 inch $163,254.00 10 inch $244,881.00 Centers of Worship $3,000 .00 6 inch or greater Fire Service Same as new install fees above.Standalone Irrigation Meter 5/8 inch $2,041.00
1 inch $5,102.00 1 1/2 inch $10,203.00 2 inch $16,325.00
3 inch $32,651.00 4 inch $51,017.00 6 inch $102,034.00 8 inch $163,254.00 10 inch $244,881.00 Sewer 5/8 inch $5,418.00
1 inch $.13,545.00 1 1/2 inch $27,090.00 2 inch $43,344.00
3 inch $86,688.00 4 inch $135,450.00 6 inch $270,900.00 8 inch $433,440.00 10 inch $650,160.00 -
Deposit
Residential Renter deposit $150.00Residential High-risk deposit (owner or renter) *$200.00Fire hydrant meter $2,500.00* or 3 months' billing of previous usage, whichever is greater -
Charges & Other Fees
Open/reopen/transfer account $25.00 Special request meter reading $25.00 Reread meter - our reading correct $25.00 Reread meter - our reading incorrect No Charge Reconnection fee (after cutoff for nonpayment) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $50.00 Returned check fee $35.00 Meter tampering fee - residential $125.00 plus cost of damages. Meter damaged/vandalized Actual cost + 20% Meter Box Actual cost + 20% Meter damaged or tampering by contractor or developer $1,000.00 per occurrence Turn on/off fee, per occurrence Normal working hours $25.00 Meter testing fee If meter accurate $50.00 If more than 2.5% inaccurate No Charge Pipe pressure/leakage test $150.00 Pipe pressure/leakage retest $150.00 Fire hydrant meter setup fee $50.00 Meter accessibility charge $35.00 -
Parts & Labor
All replacement parts are charged at cost plus $20.00 Labor Charges: $60.00 per man per hour Ditch Witch: $125.00 per hour Backhoe: $125.00 per hour Excavator: $125.00 per hour
