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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, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
| Class of User | Quarterly Minimum Charge | Gallons Used | Cost per 1,000 Gallons Over Minimum |
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| Residential - Single Family |
$25.00 | > 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
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$1.91
$2.74
$3.93
$5.12
$6.31
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| Diamond Hill - Single Family # | $58.45
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate) |
| Low Income Senior/Disabled @ | $18.76 | > 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
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$1.43
$2.74
$3.93
$5.12
$6.31
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Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled # | $52.21
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate) |
| All Other - 5/8" Meter | $25.00 | For All Water Use | $2.74 |
| All Other - 1" Meter | $50.01 |
| All Other - 1 1/2" Meter | $100.02 |
| All Other - 2" Meter | $150.03 |
| All Other - 3" Meter | $200.03 |
| All Other - 4" Meter | $300.05 |
| All Other - 6" Meter | $500.08 |
| All Other - 8" Meter | $600.09 |
| All Other - 10" Meter | $800.13 |
| All Other - 12" Meter | $1,000.17 |
| Lawn Sprinkling / Irrigation | Same as "All Other" |
> 0 gal | $3.93 |
| > 30,000 gal | $5.12 |
| > 60,000 gal | $6.31 |
@ - 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, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
| Class of User | Quarterly Base Charge | Gallons Discharged | Cost per 1,000 Gallons |
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| Residential Single Family | $71.44 | N/A | N/A |
Diamond Hill
Residential Single Family # | $136.33
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate) | N/A | N/A |
| Low Income Senior/Disabled @ | $53.58 | N/A | N/A |
Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled @# | $118.47
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate) | N/A | N/A |
| Residential Two Family | $135.69 | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial | $148.83 | > 10,000 gal | $4.71 |
| All Other Customers | $71.44 | > 10,000 gal | $4.43 |
@ - 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 | $5,737.00 per EDU |
| Sewer Connection Fee | $5,515.00 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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