Distribution Charges: Based upon Meter Size
Annual Charge Quarterly Charge
5/8” meter $ 284.63 $ 71.16
3/4” meter $ 380.48 $ 95.12
1” meter $ 436.69 $ 109.17
2” meter $ 960.60 $ 240.15
4” meter $2,574.59 $ 643.65
6” meter $4,977.69 $1,244.42
Rates for meter sizes larger than 6” would have to be developed as the need arises.
Capital Charge: Annual charge of $62.79 (paid quarterly $15.70) per customer account.
Infrastructure Charge: Annual charge of $62.79 (paid quarterly $15.70) per customer account.
Water Consumption Charges: Residential customers will be billed at the rate of $2.86 per 100 cubic feet up to 2,450 per quarter. Residential customers over 2,450 per quarter will be billed at the rate of $3.14 per 100 cubic feet. Commercial Customers: $2.86 per 100 cubic feet, Institutional Customers: $2.86 per 100 cubic feet, Wholesale Rate: $1.68 per 100 cubic feet, Agricultural Rate: $2.86 per 100 cubic feet, Industrial Rate: $2.86 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 $284.63 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 $3,313.82 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 $3,313.82 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. $3,313.82 impact fee: Contact Office for rates above 20,001 cu.ft.
Hydrant System Charges:
Public Fire Hydrants: $361.57/Annual $90.39/Quarterly
Private Fire Hydrants: $453.11/Annual $113.28/Quarterly
Sprinkler & Fire Services: For each connection based upon size:
Size Annual Charge Quarterly Charge
<1.5” $ 154.19 $ 38.55 8" $1,980.45 $ 495.11
1.5” $ 166.52 $ 41.63 10" $2,970.63 $742.66
2” $ 247.93 $61.98 12" $3,960.90 $990.22
3” $ 371.87 $ 92.97
4” $ 495.10 $123.77
6" $ 990.20 $247.55
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