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METER RATES
REGULAR MONTHLY ACCOUNTS
Minimum for first 400 cubic feet used………………………………….. $ 28.635
For all water used in excess of 400 cubic feet per 100 cubic feet………. $ 7.158
HIGH CONSUMPTION MONTHLY ACCOUNTS
Minimum – First 10,000 cubic feet used………………………………… $690.10
For the next 10,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 5.177
For the next 28,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 4.474
For the next 52,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 3.818
For all over 100,000 cubic feet per 100 cubic feet……………………… $ 3.429
WATER FOR RESALE – WHOLE SALE CUSTOMERS
Minimum – First 10,000 cubic feet used………………………………… $539.654
For the next 10,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 4.050
For the next 28,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 3.500
For the next 52,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 2.983
For all over 100,000 cubic feet per 100 cubic feet……………………… $ 2.686
WATER FOR RESALE- REPUMPING CUSTOMERS
Minimum – First 10,000 cubic feet used………………………………… $668.430
For the next 10,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 5.187
For the next 28,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 4.577
For the next 52,000 cubic feet used per 100 cubic feet…………………. $ 4.074
For all over 100,000 cubic feet per 100 cubic feet……………………… $ 3.709
**** SEWAGE RATES ****
AUXILIARY METER FEE
Reading and maintaining auxiliary meters (per day)……………… $.301370
(Boroughs of Churchill, Wilkins Twp., Penn Hills & Edgewood do not have this charge)
ALCOSAN RATES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
(Except Penn Hills)
ALCOSAN charge for bill issued…………..…………………………… $ 7.30
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………………… $ 10.41
PENN HILLS SEWAGE RATES
Residential Rates per 1,000 gallons……………………………………… $ 23.02
Residential Flat Rate (Well water) per quarter…………………………… $178.00
Commercial Rates per 1,000 gallons…………………………………….. $ 23.45
Commercial Flat Rate (Well water) per quarter ………………………… $285.00
Penn Hills Customer Service monthly charge per dwelling…………….. $ 6.67
Non-Resident rate per 1000 gallons……………………………………… $ 32.57
Storm Water Fee per month……………………………………………… $ 1.67
COMMERCIAL GRINDER FEES
$1.894176 times number of days since last read times horsepower rating of grinder $1.894176 x days x grinder power rating
EFFLUENT SURCHARGES
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) BOD sample reading minus 300 times .001823 times gallons of water used in 1000’s plus or minus any auxiliary meter consumption (Sample BOD – 300) x .001823 x (water consumption + or – auxiliary meter consumption)
SS (Suspended Solids) SS sample reading minus 275 times .002056 times gallons of water used in 1000’s plus or minus any auxiliary meter consumption (Sample SS – 275) x .002056 x (water consumption + or – auxiliary meter consumption)
SEWAGE RATES (cont.)
The following surcharges are established by the individual boroughs and are subject to change:
BRADDOCK HILLS SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………….. $3.00
CHALFANT SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………….. $4.50
CHURCHILL SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $8.50
EAST PITTSBURGH SURCHARGE
Percentage is taken from total sewage charge……………………. 50%
EDGEWOOD SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $5.70
NORTH BRADDOCK SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $5.75
PITCAIRN SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $5.00
Flat monthly fee…………………………..…………………… 0.833334
RANKIN SURCHARGE
Percentage is taken from total sewage charge…………………… 30%
SWISSVALE SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons…………………………. $3.50
TURTLE CREEK
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $2.50
WILKINS TOWNSHIP SURCHARGE
Minimum Charge all accounts up to 1 thousand gals…………… $5.00
Rate for each increment of 1000 gals above 2 thousand gals…… $2.50
WILKINSBURG SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $1.75
WILMERDING SURCHARGE
Rate for each increment of 1000 gallons………………………… $3.50
WPJWA SURCHARGE
Charge for producing bills that include sewage charges………… $1.50
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Flush and Construction Meters
For water used by a municipality from a fire hydrant for sewer flushing or street washing with permission of the Authority, metered The rate charge is $6.817 per 100 cubic feet plus cost to the Authority for rendering service. Minimum charge of $20.00 per day.
For water service furnished through a public fire hydrant and measured by a meter furnished by the Authority. Operation of the hydrant must be performed by an Authority employee or a person authorized by the Authority. The following charges are required for this service:
A $250.00 meter deposit; a $20.00 per day charge; the current monthly regular rate per 100 cubic feet; and any additional cost(s) for rendering service by the Authority. If the meter and its appendages are lost, stolen or damaged, actual cost of the meter and/or appendages will also be all be charged.
For water used from a fire hydrant for construction, industrial, etc. use, without permission of the Authority, consumer will be charged the current monthly regular rate per 100 cubic feet for estimated quantity used plus cost to the Authority with a minimum charge of $60.00.
For water service furnished through an existing Authority service tap and measured by a meter furnished by the Authority. The applicant must furnish a temporary enclosed area for the protection of the Authority’s meter. An inlet valve, outlet valve and an approved backflow preventer are required and must be in place before a meter can be set and the water turned on.
Consumer will be charged the current monthly regular rate per 100 cubic feet plus cost to the Authority for rendering service. A $60.00 deposit is required. There is a turn on charge of $25.00 and a turn off charge of $25.00. If the meter is lost or stolen then actual cost of the meter will be charged.
Although the service may be rendered during a weekend, application can only be made in person at the Authority office during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Authority reserves the right to recover any unforeseen costs that may occur with flush or construction meters.
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES (cont.)
Rate charged per hydrant per year for providing fire service
to a municipality, borough or township…………………………………. $100.00
PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE
Rate per quarter, based on size of connection
3/4″ –2″…………………………………………………………………… $ 73.05
3″………………………………………………………………………… $ 91.32
4″………………………………………………………………………… $ 120.02
6″………………………………………………………………………… $ 300.04
8″………………………………………………………………………… $ 495.72
10″……………………………………………………………………….. $ 717.49
12″……………………………………………………………………….. $1095.81
SERVICE CONNECTION FEES (Rule 11)
3/4 ” line, normal installation……………………………………………. $1,495.00
1″ line, normal installation………………………………………………. $1,495.00
Larger than 1″, actual cost with minimum of …………………………… $1,495.00
1” Combination domestic and fire service………………………………. $1,995.00
Abnormal installation, actual cost with above minimums.
Fire line meters will be furnished by the Authority at the expense the applicant.
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Charge for testing private meters brought to the shop,
5/8”, ¾”, 1” and 2” …………………………………..………”ACTUAL COST”
Charge for special reading of meter by request of Consumer
and subsequent billing……………………………………………… $ 25.00
Charge for inspection of service or supply line (Rule 12)…………………… $ 50.00
Charge for additional inspection trips (Rule 12) ……………………….. $ 25.00
Charge for unauthorized cleaning of service line (Rule 14)…………….. $ 65.00
Plus all cost necessary to control and monitor any contamination to
Authority water system.
Charge for removing, resetting and resealing meters, where
seal wire has been tampered with, or broken, or the meter removed
from the service line (Rule 18)…………………………………………………………. $200.00
Charge for testing meter at Consumer’s request (Rule 21)
5/8″, 3/4″, 1″ meters, each ………………………………………………………. $ 45.00
1 – 1/2″ and 2″ meters, each…………………………………………………….. $ 90.00
All other sizes at actual cost to the Authority
Charge for turning water off or on due to non-payment of bills, violation
of rules including backflow noncompliance, or terms of the application
card, per trip(Rule 27) During regular business hours………………… $ 25.00
After regular business hours…………………… $ 75.00
Charge for turning off or turning on water temporarily due to seasonal
nature of business, vacation, home inspections etc., per trip
(Rule 27) During regular business hours………………….. $ 25.00
After regular business hours………………………. $ 75.00
Charge for emergency service calls, during other then regular business
hours, per trip. This charge is in addition to any and all other applicable
charges. (Rule 27)……………………………………………………. $ 50.00
Charge for every service call after failing to keep two (2) scheduled
service calls.(Rule 27)……………………………………………………………………. $ 50.00
Charge for unauthorized operation of street valve, curb stop, etc.
(Rule 28)……………………….…………………..……….. $200.00
(PLUS DEPOSIT)
Charge to Replace/Repair meter wiring or device
(Rule 18)…………………..……..…………………………. $ 45.00
Charge to Replace MIU (Rule 18)………….…………………………… $100.00
Charge to Replace meter register (Rule 18)…………………………….. $ 80.00
Charge to Repair damaged meter (Rule 18)
All size meters ………………………………………………………. Actual Cost
Charge to replace meter lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair
(Rule 18)…………………………………………………………………Actual Cost
Charge for checks returned (NSF), checks returned on closed bank
accounts, and any other checks returned unpaid from the bank
(Rule 41) ……………………………………………………………….. $ 30.00
Charge for a No Lien Letter…………………………………………….. $ 30.00
Filing of Water Lien (Rule 38)……………………………………..…… $ 78.00
Credit Card or echeck Convenience Fee
Website or Pay by Phone ……………..…………………………… $ 1.90
DELINQUENCY FEES
Charge for first delinquent reminder……………………………………. $ 6.00
Charge for final delinquent notice………………………………………. $ 6.00
Charge for sending delinquent certified letter…………………………… $ 8.00
Charge for posting delinquent property…………………………………. $ 15.00
Charge for entering into each payment agreement……………………… $ 5.00
CHARGES FOR DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE DUE TO A VIOLATION OF AUTHORITY RULES (Rule 28 & 29)
Termination of service at the curb stop or service valve
Connection Located in Grass or Dirt……………………………… $2231.00
Connection Located in Concrete………………………………….. $2444.00
Connection Located in Asphalt…………………………………… $3009.00
Inspections and Permit fees will be charged in addition to the above costs and will be based on actual cost to the Authority.
Charge for flow testing Authority hydrants (per hydrant) ………………. $250.00
Charge for main line and service line cost estimates….….….….….….… $200.00
One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) refund if project is completed and property purchases water from the Authority
Updated 02/01/2022
