Water Rates
Residential Rates
$130.00/month flat rate for residential customers. (Effective as of May 1, 2023)
New residents must fill out a Residential Water Service Application and provide a $150.00 deposit in order to have water turned on.
The $150.00 deposit will be credited to your account upon 1-year of good standing (No missed payments for 12 months) otherwise the deposit is forfeit.
Please contact us if you are a new resident looking to have water service connected or turned on after moving in.
In the event of residential water shut-off for non-payment, a $50.00 non-refundable deposit plus all outstanding monies will be required before reconnection.
Commercial Rates
$260.00/month flat rate + metered overages based on meter size. (Effective as of May 1, 2023)
New commercial accounts must fill out a Commercial Water Service Application and provide a $300.00 deposit in order to have water turned on.
The $300.00 deposit will be credited to your account upon 1-year of good standing (No missed payments for 12 months) otherwise the deposit is forfeit.
In the event of commercial water shut-off for non-payment, a $150.00 non-refundable deposit, plus all outstanding monies will be required before reconnection.
Overages will be charged at $12.00 per 100 cubic feet(748 Gallons).
*In the event the Customer exceeds the MMV for two consecutive calendar months or three calendar months within a calendar year, the District can require the Customer to purchase a larger meter and to pay the connection fee for same.
Connection Fees
In the event that a new property/building is being connected to our water system or if a connection is frequently exceeding its MMV, the following connection fees apply depending on the required meter size determined by ELPUD's contracted Engineer.
An additional charge will be for parts and labor to install a water meter on ALL new connections as of May 1, 2023.
Seperate structures on a single lot are to be treated as a new account.
Adding an additional detached structure to an existing account/lot/property will require a new connection. This process carries all applicable connection fees, a new application and deposit, and an additional monthly water bill.
Additional Fees/Penalties
Late fees are charged at $5.00 each billing cycle for 1 month(30 Days) or more of late payments. Late fees continue to accrue until the account is brought current.
Delinquent accounts are also subject to Liens being placed against the real property served and/or water service shutoff.
Water Shutoff/Restoration due to delinquency:
Residential - $50.00
Commercial - $150.00
Any person observed taking water illegally will be subject to fine(s) up to $1000.00 + estimated water usage. Example: taking bulk water from any fire hydrant or filling bulk containers/trucks without a signed contract and meter, stealing water from a neighboring or vacant lot.