Fee Schedule
Service Charges/Connection Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| After Hours Reconnections | $90 |
| Both at the Same Time | $30 |
| Gas | $30 |
| Non-pay Reconnections | $30 |
| Water | $30 |
| Water or Gas Meter Test | $50 |
New Water Service/Meter
| Water Meter Size | Service Charge | Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) | Water Meter Set Fee | Water Facility Fee | Total Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 Inch | $30 | 1 | $325 | $3,100 | $3,455 |
| 1.0 Inch | $30 | 2.5 | $495 | $7,750 | $8,275 |
| 1.5 Inches | $30 | 5 | $565 | $15,500 | $16,095 |
| 2.0 Inches | $30 | 8 | $635 | $24,800 | $25,465 |
| 3.0 Inches | $30 | 25 | $825 | $77,500 | $78,325 |
| 4.0 Inches | $30 | 50 | $965 | $155,000 | $155,965 |
| 6.0 Inches | $30 | 80 | $1,145 | $248,000 | $249,145 |
| 8.0 Inches | $30 | Estimated | Estimated | Estimated | Estimated |
| 10.0 Inches | $30 | Estimated | Estimated | Estimated | Estimated |
| 12.0 Inches | $30 | Estimated | Estimated | Estimated | Estimated |
Call the Utility Billing for more information at 434-970-3211.
Reduced Fees Information
There is currently a reduced facility fee for low-income housing. It is 25% of the current charge except for a 5/8 inch meter, which is $800.
New Sewer Connection
| Water Meter | Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) | Sewer Facility Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 Inch | 1 | $5,350 |
| 1.0 Inch | 2.5 | $13,375 |
| 1.5 Inches | 5 | $26,750 |
| 2.0 Inches | 8 | $42,800 |
| 3.0 Inches | 25 | $133,725 |
| 4.0 Inches | 50 | $267,500 |
| 6.0 Inches | 80 | $428,000 |
| 8.0 Inches | Estimated | Estimated |
| 10.0 Inches | Estimated | Estimated |
| 12.0 Inches | Estimated | Estimated |
The cost of connecting to the city sewer shall be determined based on the water meter size or equivalent residential connections (ERC), whichever fee is greater. Multi-family housing shall equal 0.5 ERC per unit and hotels shall equal 0.33 ERC per room. "Multi-family housing" shall include all buildings or structures with three (3) or more dwelling units, regardless of whether the units are individually owned or leased.
An Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) is used to calculate the sewer connection fee for customers with a water meter size greater than 6.0 inches. Call Utility Billing for more information at 434-970-3211.
Reduced Fees Information
There is currently a reduced facility fee for low-income housing. It is 25% of the current charge except for a 5/8 inch meter, which is $800.
New Gas
- New Gas Meter Set Fee: $30 service charge, visit the Gas Services and Information page for more information.
Deposits
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial Gas or Water | Quote from Utility Billing Office 434-970-3211 |
| Residential Gas Heating | $250 |
| Residential Gas Non-heating | $75 |
| Residential Water | $75 |
The deposits for commercial gas and water customers are based on usage at the property and what the gas or water will be used for. Commercial accounts cannot be put under a personal name to avoid paying the deposits.
Additional Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pilot Light Relights | One free during a calendar year (during normal business hours), $30 each additional relight or $90 for after hours relight |
| Rereads | $35 (1 free reread per year) |
| Returned Checks | $25 (Fee is not waived for bank errors) |