Schedule of Fees
City Limits Monthly Water Rates
| Water Consumption | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2,000 gallons (minimum) | $17.29 |
| Over 2,000 gallons | $8.65 per 1,000 gallons |
City Limits Monthly Sewer Rates
| Consumption | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2,000 gallons (minimum) | $20.37 |
| Over 2,000 gallons | $10.19 per 1,000 gallons |
Miscellaneous & Service Charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cutoff fee | $30 |
| Fire hydrant - annually | $66 |
| Meter test - bench | $100 |
| Meter test - on site | $20 |
| Non-payment penalty | 10% of existing bill |
| Return check fee | $25 |
| Second trash cart | $75 |
| Service fee (due upon activation of service) | $30 |
| Sprinkler heads - first 500 annually | $110 |
| Sprinkler heads - over 500 (each, annually) | $0.22 |
| Temporary services (30 days, 2,000 gallons) | $67.66 |
| Temporary services with trash pickup (restrictions apply, call 252-726-6848 ext 122 or ext 132 for more information) | $157.66 |
| Transfer fee | $30 |
| Turn on/off fee (after hours) | $50 |
| Turn on/off fee (working hours) | $15 |
| Water meter tampering fee | $50 |
Outside City Limits Monthly Water Rates
| Consumption | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2,000 gallons (minimum) | $25.89 |
| Over 2,000 gallons | $12.95 per 1,000 gallons |
| Temporary service (water only) | $55.89 |
Solid Waste
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cart | $19.50 |
Water Meters
| Meter Size | Deposit | Tap Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4-inch meter | $100 | $700 |
| 1-inch meter | $140 | $900 |
| 2-inch meter | $400 | Actual cost + 15% |
| 3-inch meter | $800 | Actual cost + 15% |
| 4-inch meter | $1,600 | Actual cost + 15% |
| Larger than 4 inches | 3 times estimated usage, or set by Department Director | Actual cost + 15% |
| Fire hydrant meter | Deposit varies depending on size | Greater than 1 inch will be actual cost + 15% |