Water Rates

Water Metered Service Rates
Rates to take effect for different billing routes on the following dates:

Blue Route - January 1, 2026
White Route - February 1, 2026
Yellow Route - March 1, 2026

Unit Charges (per meter/unit)*

Note: Individual units not metered individually, must pay the minimum rate of $40 per unit per quarter

Rate to Wholesale Customers For Resale Purposes:
Water will be furnished to wholesale customers supplying water to the public for domestic and general use at the rate of $8.80/per thousand gallons.

Water Service Connection:
ESCROW (CUSTOMER FACILITIES FEE):
3/4"-2" Service connection - $3500
Greater than 2" Service connection - (*Actual cost of installation to be paid by customer based on time and materials.)

Escrow is an estimate and will be adjusted according to actual time and materials. The Authority reserves the right to lien properties for unpaid installation costs.

Water Tapping Fee: - $4314

Penalties and Enforcement:
Bills not paid within fifteen (15) days following receipt will be subject to the addition of a ten percent (10%) penalty. If bills are not paid within forty-fine (45) days after receipt, the Authority shall have the right upon five (5) days notice to discontinue service to such customer, until all delinquent bills for such customer have been paid together with accrued penalties, a Ninety Dollar ($90.00)** fee for reinstituting service, and a sufficient deposit to insure future payments.

A Forty Dollar ($40.00)** TAG fee will be assessed for processing and posting shut-off tags. All bills and other notices to customers shall be deemed to have been received one (1) day after mailing to the address shown on the Authority's record.

The Authority may file liens for the amount due with respect to bills not paid within ninety (90) days after due date. In addition to filing and enforcement of liens, the Authority may take any other legal action to enforce payment of delinquent bills.

NSF Bank Fees:
Returned check fees will be charged to the customer at $25 per returned check.

Water and Sewer Certifications:
$30 per water and $30 per sewer certification.

Miscellaneous Inspection Fee:
The Board of The Upper Hanover Authority hereby establishes a Miscellaneous Inspection Fee of $200 for equipment modifications, and other miscellaneous inspections required by the authority.