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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Forsyth County Water and Sewer Rate Increases Approved

The Forsyth County government will implement increased water and sewer rates to help offset projected revenue shortfalls. The increases were part of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners January 8th, following a Public Hearing on the topic.

The residential water base rate will change from $12 for the first 3,000 gallons to $12 for the first 1,000 gallons. The senior citizen account water base rate will change from $9 for the first 3,000 gallons to $9 for the first 1,000 gallons (senior citizen water accounts are available for customers age 62 and up upon request to the Water and Sewer Department).

All residential water customers using 1,001 to 2,000 gallons monthly will pay an additional $3.40; those using 2,001 to 3,000 gallons monthly will pay an additional $6.80. The same tiered rates previously in effect remain in place for every additional 1,000 gallons used over 3,000 gallons.

A residential sewer base rate of $10 will also go into effect, as will a commercial sewer base rate of $20. In addition, accounts will continue to be charged a usage fee in accordance with existing rates.

Customers will begin seeing the new water and sewer rates on their bills sent beginning February 1st.

The rate increase is considered interim, while Forsyth County awaits the completion of a rate study that will lead to development of a long-term approach.

Additional changes included in the Resolution adopted January 8th are listed below:
Security Deposits for Residential Customers
A security deposit of $75 will be required from a property owner to activate water service. This is an increase from the previous deposit of $50. Consumers who do not own the property to which service is to be provided will pay a security deposit of $125, up from $100.
Initial Water Connection Fees
The initial water connection fees for both residential and commercial customers have increased to be more consistent with those in surrounding counties.

Reconnection Fees
The fee for reconnection of service will be $50 for each meter being reconnected. Meters reconnected between 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and at anytime during the weekend will be subject to an after-hours reconnect fee of $100.
Water Meter Tampering and Damage Fees
For water meters needing replacement due to tampering or damages, the account holder will be charged $150 plus materials and labor costs. If the wire seal on the meter is broken and the backflow is required to be replaced, an additional charge of $150 plus materials and labor costs will be charged to the account holder.

Meter Re-Read and Testing Fees
The county will make one special water meter reading at the request of a consumer at no charge. If additional requests are made and it is determined by the county that additional readings are not necessary, a fee of $20 will be charged to the consumer.

The county will test a water meter on-site at the request of the consumer once at no charge. If additional requests are made and it is determined by the county that further tests are not necessary, a charge of $20 for an on-site test or $100 for the removal of the meter and laboratory tests will be assessed and posted to the consumer’s account. If the meter is found to over-register beyond 2% of the correct volume, the charge will be credited to the consumer’s account.
Increase in Commercial Water Rates
The base rate for commercial water customers based on service meter size remains in place and will include the first 1,000 gallons used. The minimum charge of $3.54 for the first 3,000 gallons has changed to $3.72 for every 1,000 gallons used after the first thousand gallons. Customers will begin seeing these new rates on their bills sent beginning February 1st.
Reuse Water Rate Increase
The rate for reuse water has increased from $1.75 per 1,000 gallons to $2.25 per 1,000 gallons. Reuse water is wastewater that has been highly treated and disinfected and then used primarily for irrigation. Customers will begin seeing these new reuse water rates on their bills sent beginning February 1st.

Click Here to view the Resolution and additional rate information.

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