Effective July 1, 2024

Current Rates   (print)               

Residential/Commercial Facilities                         
(single family residence, convenience store, office building, etc.)                  
Base Administrative Fee/Meter               $17.25 monthly plus usage rates below
Block 1 (0 to 5000) gallons                          $8.05    per 1,000 gallons
Block 2 (5001 to 8000) gallons                 $9.78    per 1,000 gallons
Block 3 (over 8000) gallons                        $11.50 per 1,000 gallons

Multi-Unit Residential Complexes                        
(apartments, condominiums, etc.)                           
Base Administrative Fee/Meter               $17.25 monthly plus usage rates below
Block 1 (0 to 5000) gallons                          $8.05    per 1,000 gallons
Block 2 (5001 to 8000) gallons                 $9.78    per 1,000 gallons
Block 3 (over 8000) gallons                        $11.50 per 1,000 gallons

Non-Residential Industrial Production                   
(manufacturing facility water for production, poultry farms, nurseries, etc.)
Base Administrative Fee/Meter               $17.25 monthly plus usage rate below
0 gallons and over                                             $5.26    per 1,000 gallons

Irrigation                         
Base Administrative Fee/Meter               $17.25 monthly plus usage rates below
Block 1 (0 to 5000) gallons                          $8.05    per 1,000 gallons
Block 2 (5001 to 8000) gallons                 $9.78    per 1,000 gallons
Block 3 (over 8000) gallons                        $11.50 per 1,000 gallons

Bulk Water (from Chatham County Water Treatment Plant)                   
Base Administrative Fee/Meter              $17.25 monthly plus usage rate below
Over 1 gallon                                                       $5.26    per 1,000 gallons

Hydrant Meter Rental                           
Deposit                                                                 $1,000.00 refundable upon meter return
Base Administrative Fee                            $17.25 monthly
Over 1 Gallon                                                   $8.05 per 1,000 gallons
Daily Rental (Monday - Friday)              $11.50

Other Fees                       

Description:                                  Fee:     

Water Deposit:                               
Owner                                                 $40.00
Renter                                                 $80.00

Late Fee                                              $5.00   

Reconnection Fee                         $35.00                

Return Check Fee                         $25.00

Tap Fee 3/4"                                     $1,400.00           Does not include Meter Set Fee

3/4" Meter Set Fee                      $300.00              

Split Irrigation Tap                        $1,000.00           Existing water service and
                                                                                                    not in a major or minor subdivision
Hydrant Meter Set Up                $50.00                                               

Sewer Tap Fee:                                 
Long Service                                     $1,700.00         
Short Service                                   $850.00                                                           

Theft/Tampering/Vandalism   $500.00             

Bacteriological Samples                                       
New Construction                         $160.00             

Inspection Fees                               $45.00 per hour

Design/Plan Review                     $60.00 per hour

Consulting Engineer:                               
Design Review                                 $120.00 per hour
Inspection                                           $55.00 per hour

Meter Test                                          $35.00

Hydrostatic Pressure Test                                         
New Construction                         $80.00

Chatham Co Spec Book              $20.00

Single Family Dwelling by Meter Size -Domestic Service
Meter Size                       Meter Capacity               Fee
3/4 Inch                                    30 gpm                           $5,000
1 Inch                                        50 gpm                            $8,350
1.5 Inch                                  100 gpm                           $16,650
2 Inch                                      160 gpm                           $26,650
3 Inch                                      350 gpm                           $58,350
4 Inch                                      600 gpm                           $100,000
6 Inch                                   1350 gpm                           $225,000
8 Inch                                   1600 gpm                           $266,650
10 Inch                                 2300 gpm                          $383,350

Single Family Dwelling by Meter Size-Irrigation Service
Meter Size                       Capacity                               Fee
3/4 Inch                                    30 gpm                           $5,000
1 Inch                                        50 gpm                            $8,350
1.5 Inch                                  100 gpm                           $16,650
2 Inch                                      160 gpm                           $26,650
3 Inch                                      350 gpm                           $58,350
4 Inch                                      600 gpm                           $100,000
6 Inch                                   1350 gpm                           $225,000
8 Inch                                   1600 gpm                           $266,650
10 Inch                                 2300 gpm                          $383,350

Source of maximum flow data is American Water Works Association

In cases when developer installs meter box, customer shall be charged a meter installation fee consistent with the County's prevailing rate at the time of connection.

Note:

1. For a meter size larger than 3/4 inch, the customer will pay the System Development Fee and will be billed separately for the actual cost of the tap (supplies and material).
2. Multi-Unit Residential, Commercial, Industrial users served through one meter: System Development Fee shall be charged based on the Connection Size of the bulk meter.
3. Meter sizes and types shall be approved/determined by the Chatham County Utilities Department.

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