FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Water and Sewer
WHAT ARE THE WATER AND SEWER RATES?
Water $2.78 per 100 cubic feet of water.
Sewer $5.01 per 100 cubic feet of water used.
HOW MANY GALLONS ARE THERE IS A 100 CUBIC FEET?
There are 748 gallons in 100 cubic feet.
HOW OFTEN WILL I RECEIVE A WATER/SEWER BILL?
The Town bills for water/sewer quarterly so you will receive a bill 4 times a year.
DOES THE TOWN HAVE ANY ADJUSTMENT FOR FILLING A POOL?
Yes, If you have a Sewer Deduction Meter.
WHAT IS A SEWER DEDUCTION METER AND WHO SHOULD GET ONE?
A Sewer Deduction Meter measures the water used outside your home that does not go into the sewer system. The cost is approximately $65.00, so if you use a lot of water for your lawn or garden, or washing your car or house, or top off your pool frequently, you may want to consider this option. The deductions are taken once a year from the Sewer portion of the October bill.
WHAT IS AN AVERAGE WATER/SEWER BILL?
There really is not an average bill. ~It all depends on how much you use.
HOW CAN I CONSERVE WATER?
Three common ways to reduce your water usage are to replace toilets with the 1.5 gallon flush models, install energy saving shower heads, and repair leaky fixtures. ~
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