It is the purpose of this article to provide for recovery of
costs from the users of the Town's wastewater disposal system for
the implementation of the programs established herein. The applicable
charges or fees shall be set forth herein.
The Sewer Connection Charge Policy (Appendix G, Sewer Connection
Charge Policy) for the Lunenburg sewer service area is as follows:
A. A minimum residential connection charge of $2,250 shall be assessed to each dwelling unit (as defined by the Lunenburg Protective Bylaw, §
250-2.1) connecting to the Lunenburg sewer system. Each separate unit of a multifamily dwelling shall constitute a separate residential connection.
B. For dwelling units in excess of three bedrooms, the connection charge
shall be the minimum charge plus an additional $550 for each additional
bedroom beyond three bedrooms.
C. For mixed-use residential and commercial buildings, the connection
charge shall be the minimum charge plus an additional $550 for each
bedroom beyond three bedrooms together with a charge of $5 per gallon
based upon water usage (in gallons) attributable to the nonresidential
uses of the property for the twelve-month period immediately preceding
the connection to the sewer divided by 365.
D. For nonresidential structures, the connection charge shall be the
greater of the minimum charge or $5 per gallon based upon total water
usage (in gallons) attributable to the property for the twelve-month
period immediately preceding the connection to the sewer divided by
365.
E. For new nonresidential structures, the connection charge shall be
the greater of the minimum charge or $5 per gallon based upon Title
5 (310 CMR 15.203) of the State Environment Code of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal
of Sanitary Sewage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commission,
in its sole discretion, may review the application of these provisions
to individual buildings and may reduce a connection charge for newly
constructed nonresidential structures if it appears that the application
of the Title 5 flow calculations would result in an unfair assessment
upon the building owner.
F. In addition, a charge of $2 per gallon based on Title 5 flow criteria.
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Example:
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1 bedroom (1 x 110 gpd x $2) = $220
2 bedroom (2 x 110 gpd x $2) = $440
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G. The sewer reconnection charge is a flat fee of $1,000 to apply to
sites previously connected, that were either demolished or replaced,
and a reconnection is necessary, requiring a subsequent inspection
by Sewer Department personnel.