Rates & Fees
Important Dates
Monthly Rates
Water Base Rates Are Determined by The Meter Size
| Meter Size | Minimum Base Rate | Water Usage Rate | Per 1000 Gallons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8”x3/4” & 3/4” | $31.50 | 0 - 2000 gallons | $4.00 |
| 1” | $51.50 | 2001 - 5000 gallons | $4.75 |
| 1.5” | $98.50 | 5001 - 9000 gallons | $5.75 |
| 2” | $154.90 | 9001 - 14000 gallons | $6.75 |
| 14001 - 30000 gallons | $7.75 | ||
| 30001+ gallons | $16.75 |
Fees
| New Account Application Fee | $30.00 per property |
| Security Deposit Per Property (Meter) | $120.00 5/8”x3/4” meter |
| $175.00 1” meter | |
| $250.00 1.5” meter | |
| $375.00 2” meter | |
| Disenfranchised Fee | $300.00 |
| Late Fee | 10% of current bill |
| Returned Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Convenience Fee (Credit Card Transaction Fee) | 3% of transaction |
| Reconnection Fee (Delinquent Shut Off) | $45.00 |
| Call Out 5pm – 7am | $45.00 min. 1 Truck/1 Employee |
| $30.00/hr ea additional employee | |
| $80.00/hr backhoe, 1 operator, 1 spotter | |
| $80.00/hr vac trailer, 2 operators | |
| Meter Rereads | $20.00 |
| Meter Testing | Current cost from 3rd party meter testing facility |
| Plus MDWID postage cost | |
| Plus Labor |
Account Responsibility
Any owner’s/customer’s tenant who is responsible for paying the Mayer DWID water utility bill while in an agreement or rental contract for said property will be required to fill out a New Account Application and pay all applicable fees to transfer the account billing into their name. An owner/customer is liable for any delinquent water bill left by a guest, tenant, employee, or other authorized party occupying said property.
The property owner/customer will be required to pay the delinquent amount and any fees that apply. New tenants or new owners will not be allowed to start service at the property until any previous balance on the account is paid to the District. The owner/customer will be billed and be responsible for the minimum monthly service fee plus tax at such time the property is not being occupied.
Late Charges
All delinquent accounts shall be charged a late charge of ten percent (10%) of the bill in addition to other charges
due.
Discontinue Water Service
Bills will be sent to the account holder or applicant of record. It is the account holder or applicant’s responsibility to notify the Water District Office of the desire to discontinue water service when a property is sold, or the authorized guest, tenant, employee, or other authorized party moves out. The account holder or applicant is responsible for any water usage up until the District is notified to discontinue water service. This needs to be done to stop the minimum monthly service fee charged to the account holder.
Time Limits/Notice for Turn Off Service
Bills, including all applicable fees and state sales tax are due by the 10th of each month. Bills will be considered delinquent one (1) calendar day after due date. After the delinquent date, the Water District may, upon twenty-eight (28) calendar days after the billing date, shut off service to the Water District Customer whose bill is delinquent. If your service is disconnected for non-payment, you will still be charged the minimum base rate (plus tax) a month during the time your water was turned off. Water will be restored when balance is paid in full plus the $45.00 turn on fee.
Failure to receive bills or notices shall not prevent such bills from becoming delinquent nor relieve the Water District Member of its obligation to pay the bill or to comply with the terms and provisions of a notice. If the Water District Customer believes a bill to be in error, it shall present its claim in writing to the Water District before the bill becomes delinquent. Payment for a bill is due by the 10th of the month, even if the bill is in dispute.
If a customer is unable to make their monthly payment, it is the customer’s responsibility to make payment arrangements before the bill due date. The only past due notice a customer will receive is on their bill. No other notices will be served.
Waiver of Imposition of Late Charges, Turn On, Deposit Charges
District staff and/or manager are not empowered to grant a waiver of any fees, charges or deposits. Any customer who objects to fees, charges or deposits required herein may request of the District Board, at a regular meeting, a waiver and refund of such charges by:
- Filling out an application of waiver/refund at District Office.
- Paying all monthly charges, late charges, turn-on fees and deposits required on the service connection for which waiver is sought.
- If the Board grants the waiver, the Staff shall issue the approved refund within thirty (30) days of the Board’s decision.