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Section 1 - Water Service Fees

Section 9.100

a. New residential and commercial customer deposit  $  60.00
b. New renter customer deposit  $  100.00
c. Builder's new construction deposit*  $  100.00
d. Monthly base Fee + $1.95 per 1,000 gallons of water used
      i. ¾ inch meter  $  8.50
      ii. 1 inch meter  $  21.25
      iii. 1 ½ inch meter  $  42.50
      iv. 2 inch meter  $  68.00
      v. 3 inch meter  $  136.00
      vi. Larger meters will be charged $8.50 times the living unit equivalent according to the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update.
e. $10.00 for a meter re-read when there is no problem found
f. A leak credit will be applied after a customer presents proof of repair of leak. An average charge will be applied based on water usage two months prior to the month of leak and one month after the leak. This average will apply to water usage only and leak credit shall be applied only once a year as appropriate.
g. 10% penalty will be applied to the account balance if payment in full is not received within 20 days from the billing date.
h. $30.00 service fee will be applied to the account balance if payment in full is not received within 30 days from the billing date. All disconnections will take place on the following Tuesday.
i. Disconnects and fees will be waived in the month of December.
j. $50.00 service fee will be applied during after hours, weekend and holidays with documentation that the bill has been paid at the City of Murphy online website or placed in after hours drop box (if payment is not in night box prior to next business day there will be assessed an additional $30.00 service fee for another disconnection.
k. At the discretion of the Billing Manager, a one time courtesy adjustment of late penalty or $30.00 service fee can be waived if account is in good standing for a period of 12 months straight.
l. At the discretion of the Billing Manager, adjustment of late penalty and service fee can be waived for uncontrollable circumstances with proper documentation from the resident. Examples include: hospitalization, illness, family death; and/or other qualifying events.
m. If any due date falls on a weekend or holiday, payments will actually be due on the next business day.
*Note: Builders will be charged same rates for Water and Sewer service as Residential Customers. No garbage service or garbage fee will be billed to builders.

Section 2 - Sewer Service Fees

 
a. Flat Rate to all residential accounts:  $  32.98
b. Commercial Fee for first 8000 gallons:  $  75.00
      Each additional 1000 gallons  $  2.00

Section 3 - Water Meter Fees

 
a. ¾ inch (Residential Standard):  $  330.00
b. 1 inch:  $  420.00
c. 1½ inch:  $  950.00
d. 2 inch Turbine:  $  1,125.00
e. 2 inch Compound:  $  1,615.00
f. A price quote will be given by the Public Works Department for meters over 2 inches.

Section 4 - Sewer Connection Fees

 
a. 4 inch tie-in:  $  150.00
b. 6 inch tie-in:  $  300.00
c. 8 inch tie-in:  $  500.00

Section 5 - Sewer & Water Taps

 
      100% of Cost for Installation + Sewer Connection Fee + Meter Fee

Section 6 - Hydrant Meter Rental

 
a. Deposit $1500.00, refundable upon return of meter in working condition
b. Water Fee - $100.00 + $3.00 per 1000 gallons used
c. Water readings will be given to the City Utility Billing Department on a weekly basis or a $500 penalty may result.