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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 UserQuarterly Minimum ChargeGallons UsedCost per 1,000 Gallons Over Minimum
Residential - Single Family $25.00> 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
$1.91
$2.74
$3.93
$5.12
$6.31
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
$1.43
$2.74
$3.93
$5.12
$6.31
Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled #
$52.21
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate)
All Other - 5/8" Meter$25.00For 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 / IrrigationSame 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 UserQuarterly Base ChargeGallons DischargedCost per 1,000 Gallons
Residential Single Family$71.44N/AN/A
Diamond Hill
Residential Single Family #
$136.33
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate)
N/AN/A
Low Income Senior/Disabled @$53.58N/AN/A
Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled @#
$118.47
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate)
N/AN/A
Residential Two Family$135.69N/AN/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 ChargeQuarterly Fire Line Charge
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 FeeCost of Meter and Reading device plus $30.00



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