Distribution Charges: Based upon Meter Size
Annual Charge Quarterly Charge
5/8” meter $ 260.65 $ 65.16
3/4” meter $ 348.42 $ 87.10
1” meter $ 399.90 $ 99.98
2” meter $ 879.66 $ 219.92
4” meter $2,357.67 $ 589.42
6” meter $4,425.56 $1,139.58
Rates for meter sizes larger than 6” would have to be developed as the need arises.
Capital Charge: Annual charge of $54.97 (paid quarterly $13.74) per customer account.
Infrastructure Charge: Annual charge of $54.97 (paid quarterly $13.74) per customer account.
Water Consumption Charges: Residential customers will be billed at the rate of $2.62 per 100 cubic feet up to 2,450 per quarter. Residential customers over 2,450 per quarter will be billed at the rate of $2.88 per 100 cubic feet. Commercial Customers: $2.62 per 100 cubic feet, Institutional Customers: $2.62 per 100 cubic feet, Wholesale Rate: $1.54 per 100 cubic feet, Agricultural Rate: $2.62 per 100 cubic feet, Industrial Rate: $2.62 per 100 cubic feet.
State of Rhode Island Surcharge: State-imposed surcharge of $0.0292 per 100 gallons of water consumption.
Multiple-Residential Use Through One Meter: For residential customers supplied through one (1) meter to more than one (1) dwelling or unit on the same platted lot, a distribution charge of $260.05 will be made to each residential unit, and the charge for water consumed will be billed as stated above under Water Consumption Charges.
Residential Impact Fee: A one-time fee of $3,034.63 per service connection shall be paid prior to hook-up to the water system for all new customers.
Non-Residential Impact Fee: A one-time impact fee of $3,034.63 per service connection will be paid for each 20,000 cubic-foot increment of estimated potential annual water consumption. A partial schedule follows:
0 to 20,000 cu. ft. $3,034.63 impact fee: Contact Office for rates above 20,001 cu.ft.
Hydrant System Charges:
Public Fire Hydrants: $331.11/Annual $82.78/Quarterly
Private Fire Hydrants: $414.94/Annual $103.73/Quarterly
Sprinkler & Fire Services: For each connection based upon size:
Size Annual Charge Quarterly Charge
<1.5” $ 141.19 $ 35.30 8" $1,813.60 $ 453.40
1.5” $ 152.49 $ 38.12 10" $2,720.36 $ 680.09
2” $ 227.04 $ 56.76 12" $3,627.20 $ 906.80
3” $ 340.54 $ 85.13
4” $ 453.39 $113.35
6" $ 906.77 $ 226.69
Billing: Bills are prepared quarterly. All bills are payable within 30 days of billing.
Interest on any unpaid balances will be assessed at a rate of 12% per annum beginning with the date of the original invoice.
Shut-off Fees: There will be a “turn-off/turn-on” fee of $50.00 charged to the customer for nonpayment of water service other than in an emergency situation