SECTION 1 DEPOSITS- Unless waived,
as provided for in County Code, utility deposits
for water and wastewater service shall be as follows:
A. Residential (per meter):
Water or wastewater only - $ 100
Water and wastewater - $ 200
B. Non-residential/Commercial: Including but not limited to multiple
habitants under a master meter; lease based occupants, apartment, single family
homes used as a rental unit service stations; movie theaters; drugstores; cafeterias
and restaurants; industrial users; and any other commercial/non-residential users
shall pay a deposit of:
Meter Size
Water Only
Water & Sewer
5/8" & 3/4"
$125.00
$225.00
1
$150.00
$225.00
1 1/2
$175.00
$325.00
2
$200.00
$400.00
3
$300.00
$600.00
4
$400.00
$800.00
6
$600.00
$1,000.00
8
$800.00
$1,200.00
10
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
12
$1,200.00
$1,800.00
C. Failure to pay:
Failure to pay usage charges may result in a deposit increase to three times the
average monthly usage charge.
SECTION 2 Tap-In CHARGES - Water:
A.Water Tap-In Fee: Charges for hooking
up to the District's water system shall be sufficient to cover the operations costs
of labor, travel and/or materials, including, but not limited to the costs of the
original, or future replacement meter, meter boxes, corporation stop, valves, and
appurtenances and the long-term maintenance or replacement thereof, but with a minimum
charge of the following:
WATER METER SIZE
MINIMUM CHARGE
5/8” X 3/4 " Direct
Read Drop In (Meter Only)
$250.00
5/8” X 3/4 " Radio
Read Drop In (Meter Only)
$250.00
5/8” X 3/4 " Direct
Read Short/Long Tap Average 4 Connections
$350.00
1” Direct Read Short/Long
Tap Average
$750.00
1-1/2 Direct Read Short/Long
Tap Average
$1,170.00
2-Inch Direct Read Short/Long Tap Average
$1,400.00
3 Inch Compound Water
Meter
NO CHARGE
4 Inch Compound Water
Meter
NO CHARGE
6 Inch Compound Water
Meter
NO CHARGE
8 Inch Compound Water
Meter
NO CHARGE
*Additional
fees may be charged where roads will be crossed, and/or where lines will be
extended.
SECTION 3. SERVICE FEE
- The Utilities Department charges a service fee for customer services, including,
but not limited to: account transfers and/or account reinstatements; scheduling
service disconnection for delinquent payment whether service is disconnected or
not prior to payment of delinquent charges; making additional service trips to a
location due to customer error; and service trips by Department personnel to repair
damage to District property caused by the customer or other unauthorized persons
performing work for or otherwise acting in the customer's behalf. After 5 p.m. on
workdays and on Saturdays, Sundays, and County holidays, the fee is doubled.
On Workdays - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $ 35.00
After 5 p.m., weekends, and holidays $ 70.00
Reconnect due to Delinquent, Non-Payment of Services $30.00
Testing and/or inspection of Backflow (RPZ) $70.00
Removal of Meter Or Pull Meter (Delinquent and unauthorized use up to 1”) $70.00
Inspection of Services (location, leaks, testing) $70.00
Return Trip to Re-Read Meter due to Obstruction, customer negligence or at customer
request $35.00 (No charge if incorrectly read or testing meter for leaks.)
Returned Mail (Not properly updating account) 5.00 per piece returned. (not including final statements.)
Septage Dumping Delinquent and account Reinstatement $150.00
Broken Meter, Cap, Lock or any other damage to the Meter $65.00
Installation of Lockbox (locking off service) on meter (Per Customer Request)
$30.00
Meter Certification Bench Test (Unless completed as of a leak investigation)
$15.00
Special Assessment Lien Filing
Fee $55.00.
Release of Lien Fee $45.00.
SECTION 4. TEMPORARY DISCONNECT FEE- The Utilities Department charges
a service fee of $15 for turning off and/or locking
off water service at a customer's request. This includes turning off water service
for customers who will be absent from the home for a period
of time, or for customers who request service turned
off to repair their water system. After 5 p.m. on
workdays and on Saturdays, Sundays, and County holidays, the fee is
doubled.
For customers locking off
water for an extended absence the fee of $15 is charged
to the account at the time the customer requests that service be turned back on.
For customers requesting a turn-off for repair work:
If the request to
turn-off and restore service occurs within the same workday before 5 pm, Monday
through Friday excluding holidays, the department will provide this service at no
charge.
If the
service remains for more than one day and a department employee is required to return
on a different day to restore service, the $15.00 service is applicable.
SECTION 5.
LATE FEE
- If a monthly bill remains unpaid on the date of the next monthly billing, a penalty
of 5% (late charge) of the late bill will be added to the bill and the customer's
water and/or sewer service will be subject to disconnect.
SECTION 6. RATES - The following schedule of monthly base rates and
usage charges shall apply to commercial and residential water and wastewater services
rendered by the District. A minimum monthly charge for water and/or sewer service
is made and due from all customers - regardless of usage. Monthly rates are as follows:
A.
WATER RATE STRUCTURE:
RESIDENTIAL CLASS:Usage Rate (Gallons): per 1,000 gallons of metered
water consumption.
October - September
5/8”, 3/4”, 1” or 1 ½” METER
October – September
5/8” 3/4” 1” & 1 ½“ Meters AWWA METER FACTOR 1
Usage Rate
(Gallons):
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
0 - 5,000
$.95/1,000
$.98/1,000
$1.02/1,000
$1.06/1,000
$1.11/1,000
2
5,001 - 10,000
$1.12/1,000
$1.15/1,000
$1.20/1,000
$1.25/1,000
$1.31/1,000
3
10,001 - 20,000
$1.68/1,000
$1.73/1,000
$1.80/1,000
$1.87/1,000
$1.96/1,000
4
20,001 - 30,000
$2.24/1,000
$2.31/1,000
$2.40/1,000
$2.50/1,000
$2.63/1,000
5
30,001 – 50,000
$3.36/1,000
$3.46/1,000
$3.60/1,000
$3.74/1,000
$3.93/1,000
6
50,001 – 75,000
$5.60/1,000
$5.77/1,000
$6.00/1,000
$6.24/1,000
$6.55/1,000
7
Over 75,000
$11.20/1,000
$11.54/1,000
$12.00/1,000
$12.48/1,000
$13.10/1,000
Base Charge
$5.00
$5.15
$5.40
$5.65
$5.95
WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY
If the Southwest Florida
Water Management District declares the existence of a water shortage applicable
to Hernando county pursuant to its rulemaking authority, the Hernando County Water
and Sewer District through its administrative officers may implement a 50% surcharge
to the last four consumption blocks of its water user fees after thirty (30) days
from the date of any such declaration, unless the governing board of the Water and
Sewer District determines otherwise.
October – September
Emergency Block Rates
(50% surcharge on
top 4 tiers.)
5/8” ¾” 1” & 1 ½“
Meters
AWWA METER FACTOR 1
Usage
Rate (Gallons):
FY
2010
FY
2011
FY
2012
FY
2013
FY
2014
1
0
- 5,000
$0.95
$0.98
$1.02
$1.06
$1.11
2
5,001
- 10,000
$1.12
$1.15
$1.20
$1.25
$1.31
3
10,001
- 20,000
$1.68
$1.73
$1.80
$1.87
$1.96
4
20,001
- 30,000
$3.36
$3.47
$3.60
$3.75
$3.95
5
30,001
– 50,000
$5.04
$5.19
$5.40
$5.61
$5.90
6
50,001
– 75,000
$8.40
$8.66
$9.00
$9.36
$9.83
7
Over
75,000
$16.80
$17.31
$18.00
$18.72
$19.65
Base
Charge
$5.00
$5.15
$5.40
$5.65
$5.95
A. WATER
RATE STRUCTURE:
COMMERCIAL CLASS:
Usage Rate (Gallons): per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption.
October – September
COMMERCIAL 5/8” METERS AWWA METER FACTOR 1
Usage Rate
(Gallons):
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
0 - 10,000
$1.12/1,000
$1.15/1,000
$1.20/1,000
$1.25/1,000
$1.31/1,000
2
10,001 - 20,000
$1.68/1,000
$1.73/1,000
$1.80/1,000
$1.87/1,000
$1.96/1,000
3
20,001 - 30,000
$2.24/1,000
$2.31/1,000
$2.40/1,000
$2.50/1,000
$2.63/1,000
4
30,001 - 50,000
$3.36/1,000
$3.46/1,000
$3.60/1,000
$3.74/1,000
$3.93/1,000
5
50,001 – 75,000
$5.60/1,000
$5.77/1,000
$6.00/1,000
$6.24/1,000
$6.55/1,000
6
Over 75,000
$11.20/1,000
$11.54/1,000
$12.00/1,000
$12.48/1,000
$13.10/1,000
Base Charge
$5.00
$5.15
$5.40
$5.65
$5.95
WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY
If the Southwest Florida
Water Management District declares the existence of a water shortage applicable
to Hernando county pursuant to its rulemaking authority, the Hernando County Water
and Sewer District through its administrative officers may implement a 50% surcharge
to the last four consumption blocks of its water user fees after thirty (30) days
from the date of any such declaration, unless the governing board of the Water and
Sewer District determines otherwise.
October – September Emergency Block
Rates
(50% surcharge on
top 4 tiers.) COMMERCIAL 5/8”
METERS
AWWA METER FACTOR 1
B.
WASTEWATER RATE STRUCTURE:
RESIDENTIAL CLASS:
6,000 Monthly Gallon Cap Usage Rate (Gallons): per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption.
Tier (gpm)
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
0 –6000
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
2
Over 6,000
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
BASE CHARGE
$12.33
$12.95
$13.75
$14.85
$16.35
COMMERCIAL CLASS:No cap on consumption. Usage Rate (Gallons): per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption.
METER SIZE
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
5/8” Meter
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$12.33
$12.95
$13.75
$14.85
$16.35
2
3/4 Meter
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$18.50
$19.43
$20.63
$22.28
$24.53
3
1.0” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$30.83
$32.38
$34.38
$37.13
$40.88
4
1.5” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$61.50
$64.75
$68.75
$74.25
$81.75
5
2.0” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$98.64
$103.60
$110.00
$118.80
$130.80
6
3.0 METERS
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$197.28
$207.20
$220.00
$237.60
$261.60
7
4.0” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$308.25
$323.75
$343.75
$371.25
$408.75
8
6.0” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$616.50
$647.50
$687.50
$742.50
$817.50
9
8.0” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$986.40
$1,036.00
$1,100.00
$1,188.00
$1,308.00
10
10.0” METER
$2.66/1,000
$2.79/1,000
$2.96/1,000
$3.20/1,000
$3.52/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$1,417.95
$1,489.25
$1,581.25
$1,707.75
$1,880.25
11
12.0” METER
$2.90/1,000
$3.19/1,000
$3.45/1,000
$3.73/1,000
$4.03/1,000
BASE CHARGE
$2,650.95
$2,784.25
$2,956.25
$3,192.75
$3,515.25
C.
IRRIGATION RATE STRUCTURE:
RESIDENTIAL CLASS: RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION METERS PROHIBITED
Due to a concern for conserving Florida's drinking water supply, Current Ordinance
prohibits residential water meters solely for irrigation purposes. Therefore, new
residential water meters solely for irrigation purposes are now prohibited in all
county service areas.
October – September
5/8” ¾” 1” & 1 ½“ Meters AWWA METER FACTOR 1
Usage Rate
(Gallons):
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
0 - 10,000
$1.12/1,000
$1.15/1,000
$1.20/1,000
$1.25/1,000
$1.31/1,000
2
10,001 - 20,000
$1.68/1,000
$1.73/1,000
$1.80/1,000
$1.87/1,000
$1.96/1,000
3
20,001 - 30,000
$2.24/1,000
$2.31/1,000
$2.40/1,000
$2.50/1,000
$2.63/1,000
4
30,001 - 50,000
$3.36/1,000
$3.46/1,000
$3.60/1,000
$3.74/1,000
$3.93/1,000
5
50,001 – 75,000
$5.60/1,000
$5.77/1,000
$6.00/1,000
$6.24/1,000
$6.55/1,000
6
Over 75,000
$11.20/1,000
$11.54/1,000
$12.00/1,000
$12.48/1,000
$13.10/1,000
Base Charge
$5.00
$5.15
$5.40
$5.65
$5.95
WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY
If the Southwest Florida
Water Management District declares the existence of a water shortage applicable
to Hernando county pursuant to its rulemaking authority, the Hernando County Water
and Sewer District through its administrative officers may implement a 50% surcharge
to the last four consumption blocks of its water user fees after thirty (30) days
from the date of any such declaration, unless the governing board of the Water and
Sewer District determines otherwise.
October – September
Emergency Block Rates
(50% surcharge on top 4 tiers.)
5/8” ¾” 1” & 1 ½“ Meters AWWA METER FACTOR 1
Usage Rate
(Gallons):
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
0 - 10,000
$1.12/1,000
$1.18/1,000
$1.23/1,000
$1.28/1,000
$1.33/1,000
2
10,001 - 20,000
$1.68/1,000
$1.76/1,000
$1.83/1,000
$1.90/1,000
$1.98/1,000
3
20,001 - 30,000
$3.36/1,000
$3.53/1,000
$3.66/1,000
$3.81/1,000
$3.96/1,000
4
30,001 - 50,000
$5.04/1,000
$5.29/1,000
$5.51/1,000
$5.73/1,000
$5.96/1,000
5
50,001 – 75,000
$8.40/1,000
$8.82/1,000
$9.18/1,000
$9.54/1,000
$9.92/1,000
6
Over 75,000
$16.80/1,000
$17.64/1,000
$18.35/1,000
$19.08/1,000
$19.85/1,000
Base Charge
$5.00
$5.15
$5.40
$5.65
$5.95
C.
IRRIGATION RATE STRUCTURE: COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION CLASS: Usage Rate (Gallons): per 1,000 gallons of metered
water consumption.
October – September
COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION 5/8” METERS AWWA METER FACTOR 1
Usage Rate
(Gallons):
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
1
0 - 10,000
$1.12/1,000
$1.15/1,000
$1.20/1,000
$1.25/1,000
$1.31/1,000
2
10,001 - 20,000
$1.68/1,000
$1.73/1,000
$1.80/1,000
$1.87/1,000
$1.96/1,000
3
20,001 - 30,000
$2.24/1,000
$2.31/1,000
$2.40/1,000
$2.50/1,000
$2.63/1,000
4
30,001 - 50,000
$3.36/1,000
$3.46/1,000
$3.60/1,000
$3.74/1,000
$3.93/1,000
5
50,001 – 75,000
$5.60/1,000
$5.77/1,000
$6.00/1,000
$6.24/1,000
$6.55/1,000
6
Over 75,000
$11.20/1,000
$11.54/1,000
$12.00/1,000
$12.48/1,000
$13.10/1,000
Base Charge
$5.00
$5.15
$5.40
$5.65
$5.95
WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY
If the Southwest Florida
Water Management District declares the existence of a water shortage applicable
to Hernando county pursuant to its rulemaking authority, the Hernando County Water
and Sewer District through its administrative officers may implement a 50% surcharge
to the last four consumption blocks of its water user fees after thirty (30) days
from the date of any such declaration, unless the governing board of the Water and
Sewer District determines otherwise.
October – September
Emergency Block Rates
(50% surcharge on top 4 tiers.)
COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION 5/8” METERS AWWA METER FACTOR 1
[1]
For purposes of billing, the customers meter size is used in conjunction with the
AWWA (American
Water Works Association) meter factor to calculate the minimum monthly billing
charge.
[2] Consumption blocks to be applied per meter size/AWWA meter factor.
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE DEPOSIT:
Deposits for temporary water service are the same as in Section 1. However, for
one-time bulk water purchases, the deposit shall equal the total of the estimated
bulk water purchase. Deposits for temporary hydrant meters shall be $1,400.00 or
the actual replacement cost of the hydrant meter assembly, whichever is greater.
Deposits for temporary service accounts shall not be refunded until the customer's
final bill. At such time, the deposit is applied against the account balance and/or
damage/loss charges, and any deposit (credit) balance is refunded to the customer.
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE CHARGE: A non-refundable service charge
(cost of locating the water line, installation of temporary meter, and establishing
the utility account) for temporary water service is $50. The non-refundable service
charge for a one-time bulk purchase is $15.00.
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE AND BULK PURCHASE RATE:
The charge for temporary water service is based on a usage charge for total consumption
plus a minimum monthly charge.
TEMPORARY WATER MONTHLY RATE
(MINIMUM CHARGE):
·BULK PURCHASE: $2.00
PER 1000 or Base Charge of 6.00 per month which ever is greater
·HYDRANT METER 2” METER
OR LARGER $48.00 PER MONTH AND $2.00 PER 1000 gallons.
SECTION 7. WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES
Water and Sewer Connection Fees will be assessed based upon the American Water Works
Association (AWWA) Equivalency Factors as shown in table below:
Meter
Size
AWWA/ERU
Meter Factor
Connection Fees
Water
Sewer
Total
5/8
1
$ 1,147.00
$ 3,544.00
$ 4,691.00
3/4
1.5
$ 1,720.50
$ 5,316.00
$ 7,036.50
1
2.5
$ 2,867.50
$ 8,860.00
$ 11,727.50
1-1/2
5
$ 5,735.00
$ 17,720.00
$ 23,455.00
2
8
$ 9,176.00
$ 28,352.00
$ 37,528.00
3
16
$ 18,352.00
$ 56,704.00
$ 75,056.00
4
25
$ 28,675.00
$ 88,600.00
$117,275.00
6
50
$ 57,350.00
$177,200.00
$234,550.00
8
80
$ 91,760.00
$283,520.00
$375,280.00
10
115
$131,905.00
$407,560.00
$539,465.00
Upon selection of the appropriately
sized water meter necessary to provide the level of service desired by the customer,
the connection fees for water and/or sewer service, as indicated above, will become
due and payable. If in the future the customer desires to increase the meter size,
additional connection fees will be due, allowing credit for that amount previously
paid. There will be no refunds for meter downsizing.
SECTION 8. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX Rates may be adjusted annually in accordance
with the Florida Public Service Commissioner Consumer Price Index (CPI) published
each Spring, as approved by the Board at an advertised public hearing.
SECTION 9. WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY If the Southwest Florida Water Management
District declares the existence of a water shortage applicable to Hernando County
pursuant to its rulemaking authority, the Hernando County Water and Sewer District
through its administrative officers may implement a 50% surcharge to the last four
consumption blocks of its water user fees after thirty (30) days from the date of
any such declaration, unless the governing board of the Water and Sewer District
determines otherwise.
SECTION 10. RETURNED CHECK CHARGES OR REJECTED ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS AND RETURNED
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS AS PER FLORIDA STATUTE. SECTION 11. REPEALER Hernando County Resolution Number 2006-149 is hereby
repealed in its entirety upon the effective date of this resolution. Additionally,
all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are also hereby repealed.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption
with rates implemented on October 1, 2009.
HERNANDO COUNTY UTILITY
DISTRICT RATES & CHARGES
Septic/Chemical Toilet
Wastewater
The Hernando County Board of County
Commissioners does hereby adopt the following schedule of fees for its
septic/chemical toilet wastewater system located at the Airport
Wastewater Treatment Plant and for all the applicable septic/chemical
toilet customers of the Water and Sewer District:
SECTION 1. SEPTIC/CHEMICAL TOILET USER FEE - The following usage
charge shall apply to commercial septic/chemical toilet wastewater
services rendered by the District.
Said monthly rates are as follows:
A. Commercial (all users):
$58.00 per thousand gallons for treating septic and/or chemical
toilet waste.
SECTION 2. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Rates may be adjusted annually in accordance with the Florida Public
Service Commissioner Consumer Price Index (CPI) published each spring,
as approved by the Board at an advertised public hearing.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect upon
adoption with rates implemented on November 1, 2006.
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Notice
Twice a Week Watering
May 10, 2011
Hernando County has lifted the
one day per week watering restriction for six (6) months and is now
following the Southwest Florida Water Management District watering
restriction schedule which as follows: SEE
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