Rates and Charges
The fees shown are subject to change at any time, without notice. AMWC may also require the shareholder to fulfill other conditions, such as the design and construction of water main extensions, before it will provide water service to the property.
Water Rates Connection Fees Service Fees
Meter Fees High Usage Adjustment Miscellaneous Fees
 
Water Rates

Minimum Rate per Meter Size:

Meter Size Water Rates
5/8 inch meter $ 15.50
3/4 inch meter $ 15.50
1 inch $ 20.00
1½ inch $ 26.00
2 inch $ 40.00
3 inch $150.00
4 inch $190.00
6 inch $299.00
Hydrant Meter $ 51.00

2,000 gallons will be included in the these monthly minimum rates.
Charges For Water Consumed
3,000 to 12,000 gallons $1.70 per thousand gallons
13,000 to 25,000 gallons $2.70 per thousand gallons
26,000 to 50,000 gallons $4.00 per thousand gallons
51,000 to 75,000 gallons $4.60 per thousand gallons
76,000 and up $5.25 per thousand gallons*
* This tier applies only to singe-family residences

Homes in surcharge area pay an additional 15%

Mobile Home Parks, Apartment: Number of units X 12.00 per unit (includes 2,000 gallons per unit/month)
Motels RV Parks: Number of units x 4.50 per unit (includes 1,000 gallons per unit/month)
More than one residence on one meter: $15.50 per house (includes 2,000 gallons per unit/month).

Standby Service
Meters that qualify for standby service will be charged $10.00 per month (available after 3 months of no usage.)
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Connection Fees (Board Policy 1.2.4)

The connection fees for single-family residences and commercial units are as follows:
APPLICATION FORMS
Meter Size Meter Capacity (gpm) Connection Fee
5/8 inch displacement meter 10 $19,600.00
3/4 inch displacement meter * 15 $29,400.00
1 inch displacement meter * 25 $49,000.00
1½ inch displacement meter 50 $98,000.00
2 inch compound meter 80 $156,800.00
3 inch compound meter 160 $313,600.00
4 inch compound meter 300 case by case
6 inch compound meter 1,000 case by case

 


SECOND UNITS, 5/8 INCH METER: $12,740.00

APARTMENTS OR MOBILE HOME PARKS: $9,800 per unit, or the connection fee charged for the meter size, whichever is greater.

MOTELS, BED & BREAKFAST FACILITIES, AND RV PARKS: $4,900.00 per unit, or the connection fee charged for the meter size, whichever is greater.
       
*The connection fee rate for 3/4 inch or 1 inch meters are at the 5/8 inch meter rate only when the larger meter is needed for a residential fire sprinkler system.   Meters issued under this allowance are subject to additional conditions and restrictions.
           
Note that AMWC policy requires a connection fee to be paid for each dwelling unit served.

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Service Fees


Service Installation Fees
5/8 inch meter $1,670.00
3/4 inch meter $1,670.00
1 inch meter $1,765.00
1½ inch meter $2,320.00
2 inch compound meter $3,535.00
A deposit is required for meter installation of larger meters. The deposit is estimated at time of purchase. The difference between the deposit and actual time and materials will be billed upon completion.
Service Kill Fee
$450.00 - Charge to remove and existing water service
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Meter Fees

Meter Set Fee

Charge to install a water meter in a service installation constructed by a contractor:

5/8 inch meter $215.00
3/4 inch meter $215.00
1 inch meter $300.00
1½ inch meter $565.00
2 inch compound meter $1,780.00

Meter Adjust Fee
$280.00 - Charge to relocate a water meter in line with the existing meter. Customer is required to connect customer side of meter.

Residential Meter Upgrade

From 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch : $325.00 plus the difference in the connection fees of the two meters.

From 5/8 inch to 1 inch: $325.00 plus the difference in the connection fees of the two meters

Note that the connection fee rate for a 3/4 inch or 1 inch meter will be at the 5/8 inch meter rate only when the larger meter is needed for a residential fire sprinkler system. Meters issued under this allowance are subject to additional conditions and restrictions.


Meter Downgrade
There is no charge to downgrade to a smaller size meter.

When a meter is downgraded, the difference in the connection fee is lost.

If a customer decides to go back to a larger meter after downgrading, the difference in the connections fees between the two meters is to be paid.

In addition, an upgrade fee of $325.00 will be charged to increase from a 5/8" meter to a 3/4 inch or 1 inch meter. The fee to upgrade to a meter that is larger than 1 inch will be based on the time and materials.
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High Usage Adjustment

Recalculation of the bill, including the regular charges for water used up to the average amount used for the same time period, charging 44 cents per thousand gallons for any usage above average use.
To see if you qualify for a leak adjustment, please complete an application
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Miscellaneous Fees
  After Hours Turn On Charge Charge applied to accounts for after-hours turn-on $100.00
  Delinquent Shut Off Fees First Shut Off $50.00
Second Shut-Off (lock off) $50.00
Third Shut-Off (pull meter) $50.00

Duplicate Billing Fee

Monthly fee for duplicate bill to tenant $1.00

Fireline Charge

Monthly Fee $12.00

Hydrant Meter Fees

 

Deposits $910.00
New service "set up" charge $65.00
Move existing service charge $65.00
  Late Payment Charge Charge applied to accounts that remain unpaid after 45 days $5.00
  Recovery Fee
(per linear foot)
6-inch main extension $24.00
8-inch main extension $29.00
10-inch main extension $34.00
Interest Rate (annual) 6%
  Returned Check Fee Checks returned for insufficient funds $20.00
  Standby Fee Available after 3 months of no usage $10.00
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