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Area 6 - Chatham County
Rates below are effective July 1, 2025.
Water and sewer rates are shown in gallons, but usage is converted to cubic feet before billing. Due to conversion calculations, charges may be slightly different than shown.
RATES
Residential/Commercial Facilities (single family home, convenience store, office building, etc.)
| Base Fee/Meter | $18.98 monthly plus usage rates below |
|---|---|
| 0-5,000 gallons | $8.86 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001-8,000 gallons | $10.76 per 1,000 gallons |
| Over 8,000 gallons | $12.65 per 1,000 gallons |
Multi-Unit Residential Complexes (apartments, condominiums, etc.)
| Base Fee/Meter | $18.98 monthly plus usage rates below |
|---|---|
| 0-5,000 gallons | $8.86 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001-8,000 gallons | $10.76 per 1,000 gallons |
| Over 8,000 gallons | $12.65 per 1,000 gallons |
Non-Residential Industrial Production (poultry farms, nurseries, etc.)
| Base Fee/Meter | $18.98 monthly plus usage rates below |
|---|---|
| 0+ gallons | $5.79 per 1,000 gallons |
Irrigation
| Base Fee/Meter | $18.98 monthly plus usage rates below |
|---|---|
| 0-5,000 gallons | $8.86 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001-8,000 gallons | $10.76 per 1,000 gallons |
| Over 8,000 gallons | $12.65 per 1,000 gallons |
Bulk Water (from Chatham Co. Water Treatment Plant)
| Base Fee/Meter | $18.98 monthly plus usage rates below |
|---|---|
| 1+ gallon | $5.79 per 1,000 gallons |
Residential/Commercial Sewer (Bynum)
| 0-5,000 gallons | $8.86 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001-8,000 gallons | $10.76 per 1,000 gallons |
| Over 8,000 gallons | $12.65 per 1,000 gallons |
FEES
Miscellaneous
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water Deposit | $75 |
| Late Fee | $5 |
| Delinquent Fee | $35 |
| After Hours Fee | $75 |
| Return Check Fee | $25 |
| Meter Test Fee | $50 |
| Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG) Fee | $8.33 / month |
| Credit/debit card convenience fee | 2% |
| Sewer Cleanout | $200 |
Tap Fees
| 3/4 inch water tap (includes meter set fee) | $1,350 |
| 1 & 2 inch water tap | At Cost |
| 4 inch sewer tap (residential only) | $1,750 |
Meter Set Fees
| 3/4 inch meter set | $350 |
| 1 inch meter set | $575 |
| 2 inch meter set | $1,100 |
System Development Fees
| Meter Size | Meter Capacity | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | 30 gallons per min | $8,000 |
| 1 inch | 50 gallons per min | $13,360 |
| 1.5 inch | 100 gallons per min | $26,640 |
| 2 inch | 160 gallons per min | $42,640 |
| 3 inch | 350 gallons per min | $93,360 |
| 4 inch | 600 gallons per min | $160,000 |
| 6 inch | 1,350 gallons per min | $360,000 |
| 8 inch | 1,600 gallons per min | $426,640 |
| 10 inch | 2,300 gallons per min | $613,360 |
System development fees are one-time charges assessed to residential or commercial customers, developers, or builders when they connect to the water and/or wastewater system with TriRiver Water.
These fees allow TriRiver Water to recover a proportional share of capital costs incurred to provide service availability and capacity for new infrastructure users.