Rates, Fees & Charges (as of July 1, 2025)
RATES:
Quarterly Rates
The rates listed are for 5,000 gallon base use per month.
| Water | 3/4" Meter Connections (295 hookups) | $203 |
|---|---|---|
| 1" Meter Connections (12 hookups) | $247 | |
| Sanitary | 3/4" & 1" Meter Connections (346 hookups) | $300 |
Annual Rate
2" Meter Fire Suppression Service (1 hookup) $200
FEES:
Monthly Excess Usage
Arch Cape is a water conservation district which encourages customers to use water sparingly. Average water use for two individuals living in Arch Cape full time is 2,600 - 3,600 gallons per month. A family of five uses from 4,600 - 6,200 gallons per month.
Excess usage fees apply after 5,000 gallons per month. FEES LISTED ARE PER 100 GALLONS
| Tier | Usage | Water Fee | Sanitary Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 5001-8,000 gallons | $0.60 | $0.26 |
| Tier 2 | 8001-12,000 gallons | $1.79 | $0.78 |
| Tier 3 | 12001-16,000 gallons | $11.93 | $10.40 |
| Tier 4 | 16,001-25,000 gallons | $21.53 | $18.72 |
| Tier 5 | 25,001 gallons and up | $35.88 | $31.20 |
Surplus Water Sales:
Non-Discounted Price per Gallon of Water: $ 0.04
Non-Discounted Access and Loading Fee: $ 250.00* NOTE: MINIMUM SALE IS $500 (includes the access & loading fee) per Surplus Water Sale.
Billing Delinquency:
| Shut Off Fees | For those accounts receiving a shut off notice and fail to bring their account to a paid up status, the following charges will apply: |
|---|---|
| 24 Hour Posting: A fee of $25 will be charged to those accounts for which there has been a twenty-four (24) hour physical posting prior to a scheduled service shut off date. | |
| Disconnection and Reconnection: For those accounts proceeding to a water service shut off, there will be a $75 disconnection fee and a $75 reconnection fee. |
CHARGES & COSTS:
One-Time System Development Charges (SDCs)
are one time fees charged on new development to help pay for existing and planned infrastructure projects.
| Water | 3/4" Meters | $6,847 |
|---|---|---|
| 1" Meters | $17,128 | |
| 3/4" & 1" Meters - Connection Fee (including meter) | $1,250 | |
| Sanitary | 3/4" Meters | $10,247 |
| 1" Meters | $25,610 | |
| 3/4" & 1" Meters - Connection Fee (including meter) | $200 |
Incremental Cost of Producing Water
The formula for determining this is - [The Actual Variable Expenses ( temporary help, new meter connections, chemicals, and utilities) from the previous Fiscal Year divided by the Total Metered Sales (in gallons) }
Incremental Cost = $ 0.0038