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Rates and Charges
The HMUA adopted a new Rate Schedule at a Public Hearing held January 8, 2019, with recurring 2% increases until Feb. 1, 2024. New rates, shown below, are effective with the February 1, 2020 billing.
Water Service Charges
Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023
| Class of User | Quarterly Minimum Charge | Gallons Used | Cost per 1,000 Gallons Over Minimum |
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| Residential - Single Family |
$24.51 | > 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
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$1.87
$2.68
$3.85
$5.02
$6.19
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| Diamond Hill - Single Family # | $57.96
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate) |
| Low Income Senior/Disabled @ | $18.39 | > 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
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$1.40
$2.68
$3.85
$5.02
$6.19
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Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled # | $51.84
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate) |
| All Other - 5/8" Meter | $24.51 | For All Water Use | $2.68 |
| All Other - 1" Meter | $49.03 |
| All Other - 1 1/2" Meter | $98.06 |
| All Other - 2" Meter | $147.08 |
| All Other - 3" Meter | $196.11 |
| All Other - 4" Meter | $294.17 |
| All Other - 6" Meter | $490.28 |
| All Other - 8" Meter | $588.33 |
| All Other - 10" Meter | $784.44 |
| All Other - 12" Meter | $980.56 |
| Lawn Sprinkling / Irrigation | Same as "All Other" |
> 0 gal | $3.85 |
| > 30,000 gal | $5.02 |
| > 60,000 gal | $6.19 |
@ - Eligibility for these reduced rates requires an Annual Qualification Process.
# - The Water Cost Per Customer is $2,521.44. The Water Differential Rate of $33.45 is the Cost Per Customer amount financed for 40 years at 4.375%.
Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.
Sewer Service Charges
Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023
| Class of User | Quarterly Base Charge | Gallons Discharged | Cost per 1,000 Gallons |
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| Residential Single Family | $70.04 | N/A | N/A |
Diamond Hill
Residential Single Family # | $134.93
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate) | N/A | N/A |
| Low Income Senior/Disabled @ | $52.53 | N/A | N/A |
Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled @# | $117.42
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate) | N/A | N/A |
| Residential Two Family | $132.44 | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial | $145.92 | > 10,000 gal | $4.62 |
| All Other Customers | $70.04 | > 10,000 gal | $4.34 |
@ - Eligibility for these reduced rates requires an Annual Qualification Process.
# - The Sewer Cost Per Customer is $4,931.24. The Sewer Differential Rate of $64.89 is the Cost Per Customer amount financed for 40 years at 4.375%.
Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.
Fire Service Charges
| Quarterly Fire Hydrant Charge | Quarterly Fire Line Charge |
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| All Customers | $30.00 | $35.00 / Inch |
Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.
Miscellaneous Fees & Charges
| Turn-On or Turn Off - This fee is for service provided to Turn-On or Turn-Off of Service. No charge for temporary shut-off of service for repairs. | $20.00 |
| Reading and/or Billing - This Fee is for Meter Reading, Final Billing and Account Changes associated with Realty Transfers or Change in Tenant. | $20.00 |
| Meter Change Fee - This fee is for customers requesting change to a different size water meter. No charge if meter was manufactured more than 15 years ago. | Actual Cost of Meter & Supplies |
| Check Reprocessing Fee | $35.00 |
| Collection Charge - Initiated if personnel are dispatched to collect outstanding account charges. | $35.00 |
| Reinstate Service - To reinstate service that has been discontinued due to non-payment of charges. | $35.00 |
| Meter Testing Charge (Requested by customer) – If meter tested is found to be accurate, within required limits, the proper fee shall be charged. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, the charge is waived. | 5/8" Meter | $50.00 |
| 1" Meter | $50.00 |
| 1-1/2" Meter | $50.00 |
| 2" Meter | $50.00 |
| Construction Water Service Charges (for construction related water use - A meter deposit is required based upon the size of the meter required) | Minimum Per Qtr or portion thereof | $75.00 |
| Cost Per 1,000 Gallons over 0 | $2.68 |
| After Business Hours Service (Requested by Customer) | $75.00/hr/Employee (1 hr. min.) |
Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.
New Service & Inspection Fees
The following Fees are related to New Applications for Service and Inspection of New Water and Sewer Utility Construction.
| Water Filing Fee | $30 per EDU. Minimum of $200, Maximum of $1,000 |
| Water Filing Fee - for 1 Single Family dwelling | $40.00 |
| Sewer Filing Fee | $30 per EDU. Minimum of $200, Maximum of $1,000 |
| Sewer Filing Fee - for 1 Single Family dwelling | $40.00 |
| Application Review Fee (Escrow) | $50 per EDU. Minimum of $1,000 or as directed by Authority |
| Water Connection Fee | $5,729.00 per EDU |
| Sewer Connection Fee | $5,454.00 per EDU |
| Water Service Inspection | $50.00 |
| Water Service or Main Re-inspection | $50.00 |
| Water Main Inspection | $1.50 per foot |
| Sewer Service Inspection | $50.00 |
| Sewer Service or Main Re-inspection | $50.00 |
| Sewer Main Inspection | $1.50 per foot |
| Meter Setting Fee | Cost of Meter and Reading device plus $30.00 |
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