Effective: September 1, 2023

WATER RATE: METER SIZE: 5/8” X 3/4”

First 0 to 3,000 gallons per quarter $78.96 MINIMUM CHARGE

All over 3,000 gallons per quarter $8.75/thousand

WATER CONSERVATION PREMIUM:

An additional charge is applied to the quantity of water that is in excess of the quantity indicated for the respective meter size. Billing calculation is for the exact number of days billed times (x) the indicated average daily quantity.

Tier 1

WATER CONSERVATION PREMIUM

PER 1,000 GALLONS OF

QUANTITY – GALLONS EXCESS QUANTITY

AVERAGE 90 DAY

METER SIZE DAILY QUARTER

5/8” x 3/4” 222 20,000 $3.07

1” 555 50,000 3.07

1 1/2” 1,100 99,000 3.07

2” 1,755 158,000 3.07

3” 3,300 297,000 3.07

4” 6,666 600,000 3.07

Tier 2

WATER CONSERVATION PREMIUM

PER 1,000 GALLONS OF

QUANTITY – GALLONS EXCESS QUANTITY

AVERAGE 90 DAY

METER SIZE DAILY QUARTER

5/8” x 3/4” 278 25,000 $6.13

1” 689 62,000 6.13

1 1/2” 1,400 126,000 6.13

2” 2,200 198,000 6.13

3” 4,122 371,000 6.13

4” 8,888 750,000 6.13

Tier 3

WATER CONSERVATION PREMIUM

PER 1,000 GALLONS OF

QUANTITY – GALLONS EXCESS QUANTITY

AVERAGE 90 DAY

METER SIZE DAILY QUARTER

5/8” x 3/4” 333 30,000 $9.20

1” 845 76,000 9.20

1 1/2” 1,678 151,000 9.20

2” 2,689 242,000 9.20

3” 5,045 454,000 9.20

4” 10,000 900,000 9.20

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Terms:

Discount: Bills are mailed every three months. At the bottom of the bill, there are two boxes entitled “Net Bill” and “Gross Bill”. A 5% discount is allowed if the bill is paid on or before the due date. This discounted amount due is shown in the “Net Bill” box.

Past Due: Quarterly bills not paid on or before the due date are past due; the discount is forfeited. Pay the amount shown in the “Gross Bill” box.

DATE OF PAYMENT MADE BY MAIL IS THE DATE RECEIVED IN THIS OFFICE.

Delinquent: Bills unpaid 60 days after billing date are delinquent. A collection fee (see service charges) will be added to delinquent accounts. Interest shall be applied to delinquent accounts at the rate of 1 1/2% per month or portion thereof from the billing date.

Termination: Services to delinquent accounts will be terminated in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 75-625, An Act Concerning the Termination of Service by Public Utility Companies.

SERVICE CHARGES

Working hours by appointment no charge
Emergency call during working hours $ 48.50
Emergency nights, weekends, holidays $133.50

Restoration of service previously terminated

for non-payment or other violation of rules $ 83.50

Collection fee for delinquent accounts $ 23.00

Customer check returned not paid by bank $ 48.50

Customer written request for shutoff at curb

to terminate service $ 67.75

New Account Fee $ 45.75

Meter Accuracy test requested by customer:

If meter is off more than 4% no charge

If meter is off less than 4% $ 54.50

Backflow Prevention Device Test

up to two devices $ 50.00

HIGH INTEREST CONTINGENCY SCHEDULE

If the interest rates for Authority notes for Utility Plant Debt set by competitive bids exceed 5.0%, additional amounts shall be added to all bills rendered during the term of these notes as follows:

ADD TO QUARTERLY

INTEREST RATE MINIMUM CHARGE

5.0% to 5.5% $ .75

5.5% to 6.0% 1.50

6.0% to 6.5% 2.25

6.5% to 7.0% 3.00

7.0% to 7.5% 3.75

7.5% to 8.0% 4.50

8.0% to 8.5% 5.25

8.5% to 9.0% 6.00

9.0% to 9.5% 6.75

9.5% to 10.0% 7.50

10.0% to 10.5% 8.25

Only residential (5/8” meter) contingency schedule rates are shown above; contingency rates for larger meters will be in the same ratio to the 5/8” meter rate as in the base schedule.

Southeastern CT Water Authority

Effective: September 1, 2023

*Note: Full rate schedule including connections fees are available at the office.