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Water Meter Installation Charges

Meter Size

Peak Flow Rate (gpm)

Application Fee Deposit Meter Installation

3/4"

0 - 20

$50

$45

$665

1"

21-50

$50

$60

$715

1 1/2"

51-100 $70 $105

$990

2"

101-160

$70

$150

$1,035

If water service has existed at the location within the past five (5) years, a $70 meter reinstallation fee will be charged provided the service line meets current engineering standards. Contact Water Department Planning Division regarding fees and deposits for meters larger than two (2) inches. 

Water Connection Fees

Meter Specifications

Buildings Existing
Prior to 10/1/97

New Construction

Size Flow Rate (gpm) Inside City Outside City Inside City Outside City

3/4"

0 - 20

$2,800

$2,800

$2,800

$3,500

1"

21-50 $7,000

$7,000

$7,000

$8,750

1 1/2"

51-75 $10,500 $10,500 $10,500

$13,125

1 1/2" 76-100 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $17,500

2"

101-125 $17,500

$17,500

$17,500

$21,875

2" 126-150 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $26,250
2" or 3" 151-200 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 $35,000
3" 201-300 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $52,500
3" or 4" 301-500 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $87,500
4" 501-750 $105,000 $105,000 $105,000 $131,250
4" 751-1000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $175,000
6" 1001-1500 $210,000 $210,000 $210,000 $262,500
6" or 8" 1501-3000 $420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $525,000

Additional fees may be required, under unusual circumstances. If it is not financially feasible for the Water Department to provide service, customers may be given the option of receiving service by paying the cost the City would have incurred. All fees and deposits must be paid prior to the installation of mains and meters. .

Reviewed for content 9/29/09 


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