The following is the schedule of quarterly water rates, fire protection rates, and service connection costs for all customers of the State College Borough Water Authority to become effective with all bills dated on or after January 1, 2023.
THE LATE FEE FOR YOUR WATER BILL IS 7.5%
WATER RATES
- $6.30 per 1,000 gallons
- Quarterly billed customers minimum bill shall be 3 months meter capacity charge plus 2,000 gallons.
- Monthly billed customers minimum bill shall be 1 months meter capacity charge and 1,000 gallons.
WATER METER CAPACITY CHARGE
| Meter Size (inches) | Monthly Charge |
| 5/8" 3/4" and 1" | $9.00 |
| 1 1/2" - 2" | $16.00 |
| 3" - 4" | $18.50 |
| 6" and larger | $22.00 |
***The consumer shall pay for damage to meters caused by freezing, by hot water or any external action, including labor hours.
DELINQUENT FEES
Final Notice Letter fee: $10.00
Second door hanger fee: $30.00
Reconnection of water service fee: $110.00
FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE
Public Fire Service - Fire hydrants owned and maintained by the State College Borough Authority within public rights-of-ways each per annum: $408.00.
Fire hydrants located on "Private" property, owned by the property owner, maintained by the State College Borough Authority and specially located for industrial or private fire protection each year annum: $384.00
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Connections for stand pipes, automatic sprinklers or other devices connected with the mains by direct lines used only for fire purposes. Charge per annum based on $210.00 per inch diameter with a minimum of $210.00.
Per Annum
1" - $210.00
2" - $420.00
3" - $630.00
4" - $840.00
6" - $1,260.00
8" - $1,680.00
10" - $2,100.00
CONNECTION CHARGES
Standard Domestic Water Main Connection
Connection $1,600.00
Meter $450.00
Inspection Fee $75.00
Total $2,125.00
Connections LARGER than 1" - Actual cost of installation plus cost of meter(s) and inspection fees.
Tapping Fees $2780.00/**EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT
***NOTE: SEPARATE CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION CHARGES AND TAPPING FEES.