Distribution Charges: Based upon Meter Size
Annual Charge Quarterly Charge
5/8” meter $ 313.09 $ 78.27
3/4” meter $ 418.53 $ 104.63
1” meter $ 480.36 $ 120.00
2” meter $ 1,056.66 $ 264.17
4” meter $2,832.05 $ 708.01
6” meter $5,475.46 $1,368.86
Rates for meter sizes larger than 6” would have to be developed as the need arises.
Capital Charge: Annual charge of $69.07 (paid quarterly $17.27) per customer account.
Infrastructure Charge: Annual charge of $69.07 (paid quarterly $17.27) per customer account.
Water Consumption Charges: Residential customers will be billed at the rate of $3.09 per 100 cubic feet up to 2,450 per quarter. Residential customers over 2,450 per quarter will be billed at the rate of $3.39 per 100 cubic feet. Commercial Customers: $3.09 per 100 cubic feet, Institutional Customers: $3.09 per 100 cubic feet, Wholesale Rate: $1.81 per 100 cubic feet, Agricultural Rate: $3.09 per 100 cubic feet, Industrial Rate: $3.09 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 $313.09 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 $3,645.20 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 $3,645.20 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. $3,645.20 impact fee: Contact Office for rates above 20,001 cu.ft.
Hydrant System Charges:
Public Fire Hydrants: $390.50/Annual $97.62/Quarterly
Private Fire Hydrants: $489.36/Annual $122.34/Quarterly
Sprinkler & Fire Services: For each connection based upon size:
Size Annual Charge Quarterly Charge
<1.5” $ 166.53 $ 41.63 8" $2,138.89 $ 534.72
1.5” $ 179.84 $44.96 10" $3,208.28 $ 802.07
2” $ 267.76 $66.94 12" $4,277.77 $ 1,069.44
3” $ 401.62 $100.40
4” $ 534.71 $133.68
6" $ 1,069.42 $267.35
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