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Schedule of Water and Sewer User Rates and Fees

MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES
All accounts are charged a monthly water and/or sewer service charge. The service charge is designed to recover fixed administrative costs and is based on the size of the water meter at the property.

COMMODITY CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS CONSUMPTION
Customers are charged for water and sewer consumption based on metered water usage. This charge covers the cost of purchased water and sewage treatment as well as the cost of operation and maintenance for the Service Authority’s lines, pumping stations and water storage tanks.

RESIDENTIAL PEAK USE CHARGE - WATER
Peak Use I Charges apply to monthly water consumption exceeding the greater of
1) 7,000 gallons; 2) 2,000 gallons above the preceding Winter Average Consumption (WAC);
or 3) 1.3 times the preceding Winter Average Consumption. Peak Use II Charges apply
to monthly water consumption exceeding the greater of 1) 3.0 times the preceding WAC or
2) 21,000 gallons.

COMMERCIAL HIGH DEMAND CHARGE - WATER
Effective April 1, 2012, commercial customers are subject to High Demand Water Charges which are billed at a rate per 1,000 gallons, are added to the metered water volume charge, and are in effect throughout the year. High Demand Charges are set to recover the cost of meeting peak capacity demands promote conservation. Commercial customers with water-only or sub-metered service are subject to both the High Demand I and High Demand II Charges. Commercial customers with both water and sewer service are only subject to the High Demand II Charge.

APPLICATION FEE
All new accounts are charged an Application Fee at the time the account is opened.
The Application Fee recovers administrative costs associated with establishing a new account.
The Application Fee appears on the first month’s bill.

Application Fee .................................................................................................. $25.00

RETURN TRIP FEE
All water outlets must be closed in order to connect water service. Should the Service Authority determine that water is running at the time of connection, the Service Authority will not initiate service. If the Service Authority cannot connect service after the second trip to the property, a return trip fee will be assessed and must be paid before a subsequent trip will be authorized.

Return Trip Fee .................................................................................................. $35.00

LATE PAYMENT CHARGE
Late payment charges of ten percent are assessed if payment is not received by the due date.

DELINQUENCY FEE
A Delinquency Fee shall be assessed on all past due accounts which have been identified for further delinquent action, to include, but not limited to, mail notification, door tag notification, telephone call, or service disconnect. The cost of service restoration Monday through Friday is covered under the $35 Delinquency Fee.

Delinquency Fee ................................................................................................ $ 35.00

SERVICE RESTORATION
Requests for same day service restoration will be accepted:

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday and holidays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requests made after the designated times above will be performed the following calendar day.
Requests performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays are subject to an After-Hours Fee.

After-Hours Fee ................................................................................................ $ 90.00

UNAUTHORIZED USE CHARGE
Any person who tampers with the meter assigned to the property or installs any type of device at the connection other than the assigned meter will be subject to an Unauthorized Use Charge.

Unauthorized Use Charge ................................................................................... $ 250.00

GRINDER PUMP MAINTENANCE CHARGE
Properties with grinder pump maintenance contracts are subject to monthly grinder pump maintenance fees.

REFUSE COLLECTION
Residential customers in the Yorkshire Service Area receive refuse collection service from the
Service Authority through an independent contractor. Refuse Collection Fees are subject to change based on the Authority’s subcontract.

Monthly Refuse Collection Fee ...............................................................................$ 13.00

MISCELLANEOUS USER FEES
Meter Test Fee ..................................................................................................$ 50.00
Returned Payment Fee ........................................................................................$ 25.00

Schedule of Hydrant and Development Meter Charges

Under certain conditions, water supply may be obtained through a fire hydrant or the meter box prior to final inspection. Customers must first obtain a Hydrant or Development Meter Permit from the Service Authority. The Hydrant or Development Meter must be issued by the Service Authority.

HYDRANT OR DEVELOPMENT METER PERMIT
Permit Fee ........................................................................................................ $ 25.00

HYDRANT DEPOSITS
3/4” Hydrant Meter Deposit .............................................................................. $ 400.00
3” Hydrant Meter Deposit ................................................................................. $ 1,720.00

HYDRANT COMMODITY CHARGES
Hydrant commodity charges are billed per 1,000 gallons. There is a minimum charge of 5,000 gallons per month.

PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT CONSUMPTION
Hydrant or development meter permit holders are required to call or fax monthly meter readings to the Customer Service Department by the 30th of each month.
Failure to report hydrant meter readings ......................................................... $ 100.00

UNAUTHORIZED USE CHARGE
Any person opening a fire hydrant or using water through a meter box, excluding Service
Authority and firefighting personnel, without a valid hydrant or development meter permit and a
Service Authority issued metering device will be subject to an Unauthorized Use Charge.
In some cases, additional criminal and civil penalties may also apply.

Unauthorized Use Charge .............................................................................. $ 250.00

VIOLATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or instructions included in the permit, under any circumstances, as determined by the Authority, may result in forfeiture of the deposit and revocation of the permit without notice.

Schedule of Developer Charges and Fees

New customers connecting to the system are required to pay applicable Developer Charges and
Fees before obtaining a building permit from Prince William County. Customers should contact the Authority’s Engineering Division at 703-335-7930 for assistance.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FEES
Developers seeking plan approval from Prince William County are required to pay Plan
Review Fees to the Service Authority to cover the cost of reviewing submitted plans. Other Review Fees cover the cost of preliminary plan reviews, plat reviews, or other miscellaneous reviews.

AS-BUILT FEES
As-built Fees cover the cost of preparing as-built drawings, for the Service Authority’s records, after the utility installation is complete. There is a minimum charge of $1,000.00.

INSPECTION FEES
Inspection Fees cover the cost of inspecting lines before the lines are accepted into the Service Authority’s system. Other Inspection Fees cover the cost of demolition inspections, replacement inspections, or other miscellaneous inspections.

SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
The costs associated with the line, tap and other facilities that must be constructed on public property or easements owned by the Authority from the water or sewer main up to and including the meter box, property line, or flush station are the responsibility of the Owner/Developer.

METER CHARGES
Customers connecting to the system are subject to the appropriate meter charge listed in the table below. For meters larger than two inches, the charge is based on the cost of the particular meter installed. Meters are the property of the Authority and may be right sized to meet the customers use. Customers shall be charged the differential cost in meter size.

3/4” Meter ....................................................................................................... $ 275.00
1” Meter .......................................................................................................... $ 325.00
1 1/2” Meter .................................................................................................... $ 450.00
2” Meter .......................................................................................................... $ 575.00

METER INSTALLATION CHARGES
Customers connecting to the system using one and a half inch and larger meters will be subject to meter installation charges. The Service Authority will handle the installation of the meters in the meter crock or vault provided by the customer.

1 1/2” – 2” Meters.…..…………………………………………....…...…$ 275.00
3” – 4” Meters……………………………………………………………$ 600.00
6” – 8” Meters……………………………………………………………$ 800.00

LOCAL FACILITY CHARGES (LFC) / REGIONAL FACILITY CHARGES (RFC)
In some cases, properties are subject to additional fees established by the Service Authority’s Board of Directors called Local Facility Charges (LFC) and Regional Facility Charges (RFC). These fees are used to offset costs associated with water and/or sewer infrastructure related specifically to the service area wherein the property is located. If a property is subject to the LFC and/or RFC charges the fees must be paid in accordance with the terms stated in the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Financial responsibility is incurred at the time of certification. Please contact the Engineering Division to determine whether or not an LFC or RFC Fee applies to your project.

AVAILABILITY FEES
All new customers connecting to the system are required to pay in full the appropriate Availability Fees. These fees are designed to recover the cost of additional treatment capacity and other water and sewer infrastructure, such as line extensions and pumping stations required to serve customers. Availability Fees are assessed during the certification process.

Availability Fees are based on Equivalent Residential Units (ERU’s). Availability Fees are calculated by determining the number of Equivalent Residential Units (“ERU’s”) multiplied by the Availability Fee for 1 ERU in effect at the time of certification.
The following Availability Fees are in effect 1/1/2012 and 9/1/2012.

Customers are required to have sufficient Equivalent Residential Unit’s to cover their maximum monthly water use. At any time, the Authority reserves the right to seek supplemental Availability Fees when water demand exceeds the amount of capacity purchased, regardless of change in property ownership.

Please contact the Authority’s Utility Services Department at (703) 335-7930 for additional assistance.

SUB-METER FEES
Customers may purchase a water sub-meter at a cost of 10% of the current Water Availability Fee plus the applicable Meter Charge. This fee covers the costs necessary for plan review, field service, and customer service administration. Sub-meters must be purchased from the Service Authority.

PUMP AND HAUL FEES
The Service Authority is the pump and haul permit holder in Prince William County for commercial facilities that are located where no sewer collection system is available. Property owners must first receive approval from the Prince William County Board of Supervisors and then apply for a permit with the Service Authority’s Regulatory Affairs Office. Pump and Haul customers are responsible for all costs incurred by the Service Authority not covered herein should they arise. Non-payment of any rates or fees shall result in permit revocation.