Penalties

Unfulfilled Extensions

This fee is assessed if an extension is granted and the past due bill is not paid by the extended due date.

Fee for unfulfilled extensions: $40

Unauthorized Use

The unauthorized use penalty is assessed when water had been used illegally. This includes:

• Use of water prior to setting or activating the meter
• Meter tampering of any kind
• Illegally diverting water

Unauthorized use may result in suspension of service

Fee to be assessed for unauthorized use: $100

Administrative

Returned/Rejected Payments

Returned or rejected payments (checks or electronic debit) will be assessed a $35.00 service fee.

Delinquent/Noncompliance Turn-off Service

A fee is applied when service is turned off as a result of an unresolved returned item.

Fee for service disruption: $40

Late payment fee

A fee of 10% of the balance is assessed the day after the due date.

Additional fees are assessed if the account remains past due one week after the due date.

Additional fees: