Fees and Deposits
Water Service Line Fees
The fees noted below may apply to projects requiring a new service connection to an existing water main. An exact fee structure will be developed for each project after all design items have been determined. A deposit will be required at the time of the service application and the Petitioner will receive a refund or bill after project completion based on the actual PWD costs incurred.
Service Application Fee: | $64.00 flat fee per service line |
Service Line Inspection Fee | |
Inspection Fee (≤2"): |
$197.00 flat fee* per service line |
Inspection Fee (>2"): |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
*For single services only. Multiple service connections based on a per-hour cost. |
Meter Cost (based on meter size): |
Refer to chart at bottom of page |
Account Activation Fee | |
Meter Installation Fee (≤2"): |
$69 flat fee* |
Meter Installation Fee (>2"): |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
Fire Service Activation: |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
*For installations in buildings only. Installations in meter pits based on a per-hour cost. |
Other Fees (if applicable) | |
Water Quality Sample (>2" service lines): |
$175.00 flat fee per sample |
Meter Pit Inspection |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
Private Hydrant Inspection |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
MDOT Highway Opening Permit Fee |
Actual cost of MDOT permit |
Water Main Extension Fees
The fees noted below may apply to projects requiring a water main extension to provide service to a site. An exact fee structure will be developed for each project after all design items have been determined. A deposit will be required at the time of the main extension agreement and the Developer will receive a refund or bill after project completion based on the actual PWD costs incurred.
Main Extension Application Fee: |
$192.00 flat fee per agreement |
Service Application Fee: |
$64.00 flat fee per service line |
Inspection Fee: |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
Meter Cost (based on meter sizes): |
Refer to chart at bottom of page |
Account Activation Fee | |
Meter Installation Fee (≤2"): |
$69 flat fee* |
Meter Installation Fee (>2"): |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
Fire Service Activation: |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
*For installations in buildings only. Installations in meter pits based on a per-hour cost. |
Other Fees (if applicable) | |
Public Fire Protection Deposit |
$4.00 to $8.00 per foot beyond last hydrant |
Valve Box Adjustment Deposit |
$25.00 per valve box |
PWD Planning and Engineering Fees |
$40.00 per hour (estimated) |
Meter Size and Type | |
5/8" Displacement Meter |
$241.07 |
3/4" Displacement Meter |
$269.63 |
1" Displacement Meter |
$287.22 |
1.5" Displacement Meter |
$442.39 |
2" Displacement Meter |
$517.06 |
1.5" Compound Meter |
$1,578.47 |
2" Compound Meter |
$1,725.56 |
3" Compound Meter |
$2,032.11 |
3" Turbine Meter |
$1,462.68 |
4" Compound Mete |
$3,394.72 |
4" Turbine Meter |
$2,674.57 |
4" Fire Compound Meter |
$7,716.51 |
6" Compound Meter |
$5,730.60 |
6" Turbine Meter |
$4,668.19 |
6" Fire Compound Meter |
$9,880.37 |
8" Compound Meter |
$9,134.28 |
8" Turbine Meter |
$7,797.16 |
8" Fire Compound Meter |
$15,658.99 |
10" Compound Meter |
$11,746.68 |
10" Turbine Meter |
$10,110.32 |
10" Fire Compound Meter |
$20,915.92 |
*Meter costs are estimates only. The cost of the water meter is defined as the meter cost, ERT (remote reader) cost, typical plumbing fitting costs, and a $25.00 inventory overhead fee. |