Water / Wastewater
§ 250-2 Water Division service charges |
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Fee |
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Chlorination tap |
$55 per hour – plumber rate |
On a time and materials basis |
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Turn on - new service |
$60 |
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Turn on |
$42 |
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Turn off |
$42 |
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Turn off - seasonal |
$42 |
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Turn on - seasonal |
$42 |
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Transfer read |
$60 |
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2nd transfer read |
$36 |
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Reseal meter |
$50 |
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Test meter - 1 1/2 –inch and smaller |
$60 |
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Insufficient check charge |
$35 |
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Deduct inspection |
$30 |
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Sprinkler application |
$30 |
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Hydrant Flow Test |
$250 |
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Hydrant Permit |
$50 plus metered usage and deposit for meter apparatus |
Deposit is refundable upon return of equipment in good condition |
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§ 250-2 Water Division service charges |
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Service |
Service |
Service |
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Unauthorized use – 1st offense |
$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Each subsequent offense |
$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Unauthorized connection – 1st Offense |
$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Each subsequent offense |
$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Unauthorized meter change – 1st Offense |
$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Each subsequent offense |
$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Unauthorized meter removal – 1st Offense |
$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Unauthorized hydrant use - 1st Offense |
$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Each subsequent offense |
$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Unauthorized water service or water main turn on or turn off, - 1st offense |
$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage |
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Each subsequent offense |
$250 |
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B. Other water fees. (1) A water service entrance fee will be charged to connect to the municipal water system. |
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Size |
Cost |
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1 inch or smaller |
$400 per unit |
Due with Water Service Application |
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For non-residential users, the number of units shall be calculated by dividing the design flow by 330 gallons per day (gpd) which is the flow generated by a hypothetical three-bedroom single family residence. The design flow for non-residential users shall be determined using the Sewage System Flow Design flow values found in the most current version of Title 5 of the State Environmental Code (310 CMR 15.000). |
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(2) Main pipe extension fees |
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Size |
Cost |
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4-inch main |
$400 |
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(3) Water service application fees. |
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Size |
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1 inch or smaller |
$120 |
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(4) Road Replacement |
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Type |
Measurement |
Cost |
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Without infrared |
2 feet per 2 feet by 5 feet |
$12 |
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(5) Annual Fire service fee |
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Size |
Yearly Fee |
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2-inch |
$400 |
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C. Water supply fee. (1) A water supply fee in the amount stated below shall be paid to connect to the municipal water system. These funds shall be used to defray the cost of maintaining, protecting, improving, developing and expanding the City’s water supply system. The fee will be payable at the time of filing for a water service application. |
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Meter Size |
Water Supply Fee |
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1 inch or less |
$3,000 |
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(2) A water supply fee for a one-family dwelling located on a single, non-contiguous, Form “A” lot shall be $1,000. |
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(3) A water supply fee for a one unit of a two-family dwelling located on a single, non-contiguous, Form “A” lot shall be $1,000. The second unit shall be subject to the fee stated above based on meter size. |
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D. Plan review. Definitive subdivision plans, site plans, water main extension plans and other plans submitted more than twice for approval shall reimburse the Water Department $100 per hour plus any expenses incurred to complete the additional review. |
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§ 250-3 Water Laboratory Analysis Fees |
Varies for each test |
Call the Water Treatment Plant at (978) 374-2385 |
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§ 250-15 Cross Connection Program Fees and charges |
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A. Schedule |
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Task |
Rate |
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Backflow initial test – commercial |
$85 |
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Backflow service call |
Time and material basis as defined in § 250-2 |
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Backflow test – commercial |
$85 |
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New Water Main Chlorination/Disinfection Testing |
$100.00 |
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Water System Analysis |
$400.00 |
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Water Infrastructure Fee |
$400.00 per unit |
Due with Water Service Application |