City of Haverhill, MA Water-Interest-Rate Structure

[Amended 6-26-2001 by Doc. 86-C; 8-27-2002 by Doc. 134; 9-16-2003 by Doc. 137]

Domestic accounts: Effective July 1, 2001, the domestic water accounts will be billed on a quarterly basis commencing February 1, 2002. Effective October 1, 2003, all bills are due within 30 days of the billing date. After 30 days, account will begin to accrue 14% interest from the billing date. The billing period for domestic bills will be August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1. NOTE: The August and February bills will be estimated whereas the November and May will be actual reading.

Quarterly accounts: Effective October 1, 2003, the quarterly water accounts will be due within 30 days of the billing date. After 30 days, account will begin to accrue 14% interest from the billing date. The billing period for quarterly bills will be July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1.

All labor charges (excluding sales tax) will be charged an interest rate of 14% commencing on the 31st day of the billing period.

[Added 8-9-1988 by Doc. 159; amended 10-11-1988 by Doc. 204; 10-11-1988 by Doc. 204-B; 9-16-2003 by Doc. 128; 9-16-2003 by Doc. 129; 9-16-2003 by Doc. 134; 9-16-2003 by Doc. 138; 1-4-2005 by Doc. 167; 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76; 1-13-2009 by Doc. 140/08]

Water service fees.

	Task	Rate
	Chlorination tap	B
	Dig and replace curb box	B
	Dig and replace gate box	B
	Full renewal	B
	Main pipe leak	B
	Service leak (inside or out)	B
	New service complete	B
	New service curb to cellar	B
	New service main to curb	B
	Valve change	B
	Tap	B
	Punch corporation	B
	Discontinue service	B
	Relocate service	B
	Renewal main to curb	B
	Renewal main to cellar	B
	Service call	B

	NOTES:
	B =
	$55 per hour - plumber rate
	$50 per hour - labor rate
	$55 per hour - equipment rate and materials

Task		Rate
Turn on, new service		$60
Turn on service		$42
Turn off service		$42
Turn off, seasonal service		$42
Turn on, seasonal service		$42
Transfer read		$60
2nd transfer read		$36
Reseal meter		$50
Test meter, 1 1/2-inch an smaller		$60
Insufficient check charge		$35
Deduct inspection		$30
Sprinkler application		$30
Hydrant flow test		$250
Hydrant permit		$50 plus metered usage and deposit for meter apparatus
Unauthorized use
	First offense	$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
	Each subsequent offense	$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
Unauthorized connection
	First offense	$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
	Each subsequent offense	$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
Unauthorized meter change
	First offense	$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
	Each subsequent offense	$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
Unauthorized meter removal
	First offense	$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
	Each subsequent offense	$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
Unauthorized hydrant use
	First offense	$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
	Each subsequent offense	$250
Unauthorized water service or water main turn on or turn off
	First offense	$150 plus time, materials and estimated water usage
	Each subsequent offense	$250 plus time, materials and estimated water usage

Other water fees.

(1)

Water service entrance fee; nonresidential use calculations.

(a)

A water service entrance fee will be charged to connect to municipal water system. This charge will apply to renovations and new services.

	Size (inches)	Cost (per unit)
	1 or smaller	$400
	1 1/2	$400
	2	$400
	4	$400
	6	$500
	8	$1,000
	10 and 12	$1,200

(b)

For nonresidential users and multifamily dwellings, the number of units shall be calculated by dividing the design flow by 330 gallons per day (gpd), which is the flow generated by a hypothetical threebedroom single-family residence. The design flow for nonresidential and multifamily dwellings shall be determined using the sewer system flow design values found in the most current version of Title IV of the State Environmental Code (310 CMR 15.000).

[Amended 9-8-2015 by Doc. 110]

(2)

Main pipe extension fees.

	Size	Cost
	4-inch main	$400
	6-inch main	$500
	8-inch main	$1,000
	10-inch main	$12,000
	12-inch main	$12,000

(3)

Water service application fees.

	Size	Cost
	1-inch or smaller	$120
	1 1/2-inch	$400
	2-inch	$600
	4-inch	$800
	6-inch	$1,000
	8-inch	$2,000
	10-inch	$2,400
	12-inch	$2,400

(4)

Road replacement.

Type	Measurement	Cost
Without infrared	2 feet per 2 feet by 5 feet	$12
With infrared	2 feet per 2 feet by 5 feet	$52
Cement sidewalk	Per square	$25

(5)

Quarterly fire service fee.

[Amended 9-7-2010 by Doc. 91]

	Size (inches)	Quarterly Fee
	2	$100
	4	$125
	6	$150
	8	$180
	10	$240
	12	$300

Water supply fee.

(1)

A water supply fee in the amount stated below shall be paid to connect to the municipal water system. These funds shall be used to defray the cost of maintaining, protecting, improving, developing and expanding the City's water supply system. The fee will be payable at the time of filing for a water service application.

	Meter Size	Water Supply Fee (see exceptions below)
	1-inch and less	$3,000
	1 1/2-inch	$4,500
	2-inch	$6,000
	3-inch	$9,000
	4-inch	$12,000
	6-inch	$18,000

(2)

The water supply fee for a one-family dwelling located on a single, noncontiguous, Form "A" lot shall be $1,000.

(3)

The water supply fee for one unit of a two-family dwelling located on a single, noncontiguous, Form "A" lot shall be $1,000. The second unit shall be subject to the fee stated above based on meter size.

Plan review. Definitive subdivision plans, site plans, water main extension plans and other plans submitted more than twice for approval shall reimburse the Water Department $100 per hour plus any expenses incurred to complete the additional review.

[Added 8-9-1988 by Doc. 159; amended 6-10-1997 by Doc. 108; 9-15-2003 by Doc. 126; 1-13-2009 by Doc. 140/08]

The following laboratory analysis rates will be used by the Haverhill Water Treatment Plant Laboratory:

	Laboratory Analysis Rates
	Analysis	Cost/Sample
	Sampling/hourly fee	$50
	New water main chlorination/disinfection testing	$150
	pH	$20
	Total coliform - P/A	$20
	Total coliform - MF	$20
	Fecal coliform	$25
	Heterotrophic plate count (HPC)	$30
	Metals	$50
	Nitrate nitrogen	$15
	Fluoride	$20
	Turbidity	$25
	Color	$15
	Alkalinity	$25
	Phosphates	$15
	Chlorides	$15
	Sulfates	$15
	Hardness	$15
	Chlorine residual	$15
	Conductivity	$10

NOTE: The above rates reflect samples delivered to the Water Treatment Plant. These rates do not include sampling.

The Superintendent/Engineer reserves the right to determine if the Water Division will do laboratory testing or sampling on a case-by-case basis. Sampling costs will be billed on a site-by-site basis. Sampling costs will include hourly rates, benefits, equipment cost, etc.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: Original § 250-4, Water user fees, added 2-16-1999 by Doc. 33-B, was repealed 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76.