Water Rates and Fees

Schedule of Fees and Charges
Last Update 5/4/2023
Water Rate

Use in Cubic Feet

Billed quarterly

 

Flat fee for all users

$41.25

0-50 cubic feet

4.13¢

51-1,500 cubic feet

11.64¢

1,501-4,000 cubic feet

12.13¢

4,001+ cubic feet

12.64¢

Hopedale Capital Impact Fee
$51.82/quarter
Local Capital Impact Fee
$13.75/quarter
Late Fee
$25
Admin Fee
$50
Interest
14% calculated daily
in accordance with MGL Ch 59 §57C
Manual Reading Fee/Estimated Reading Fee
$25
Returned Check
$25 (per MGL Ch 60 §59A)
Shut-off/Turn-On Fees
$25  
Final Reading for Property Transfers
$25, $50 if less than 7 days’ notice
Certified Water Operator – Call Out Rate
Contracted Certified Operator rates will be billed at cost, prices reflect current contracted rates.
(Current rates are $135/hr during business hours and $202.50/hr with a 3 hour minimum for after hours)
Water Testing
Cost + 20%
Installation and/or testing of backflow devices
Cost + 20%
Fire Connection Fees (Quarterly Charge)
$126.50/quarter for connections under 6"
$187/quarter for 6" and larger connections
Charge for Unauthorized Use of Water
$500 + cost of water used at highest billing rate
Violations of Water Use Restrictions
First Offence - $50
Second Offence - $100
Third and subsequent offenses - $200
Meter Calibration and Testing
$105 for 1” or less  ($0 if meter is found to be defective)
Cost + 20% for meters greater than 1”
New Connection Fees:
 
Existing Connection – Reactivation

$100/year since date of last payment to Department

Min Fee = $100

Maximum Fee = $1,000

New Service – Residential

Connection Fee + Cost to install service + Cost of new meter

Connection Fee =  $500 per bedroom

 Minimum Connection Fee = $1,000

New Service – Commercial

Connection Fee + Cost to install service + Cost of new meter

Connection Fee = $1× Approved Title V Flow Rate

Minimum Connection Fee = $1,000