Standard Wastewater Service Rates
Effective July 1, 2023
Wastewater usage is billed per thousand gallons and, unless a wastewater meter has been installed, is based on water meter readings. Residential and Commercial wastewater service are billed through a contract with Chester Metropolitan District. Industrial wastewater services is billed directly through CWR.
Monthly Base Charge
Meter Size
3/4″
1″
1.5″
2″
3″
4″
6″
8″
10″
Base Charge
$23.09
$27.22
$37.45
$49.79
$78.57
$119.67
$222.37
$345.63
$489.48
Monthly Volumetric Charge
Residential/Commercial
Industrial
| Industrial Tier 1– up to 5,000,000 gallons |
| Industrial Tier 2– 5,000,001-10,000,000 gallons |
| Industrial Tier 3– 10,000,001-15,000,000 gallons |
| Industrial Tier 4– > 15,000,000 gallons |
$11.08/1,000 gallons
$12.63/1,000 gallons
$11.37/1,000 gallons
$10.11/1.000 gallons
$9.48/1,000 gallons
Monthly High-Strength Surcharge Rates
Discharge
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Total Suspended Solids
Ammonia (above 25 ppm)
Surcharge (per pound above 250 ppm)
$0.59
$0.78
$3.88
Tap Fees
Up to 4″ (same side of road)
All over 4″ or non-standard tap
$3108.88 or cost to install
Cost of Installation
Additional Fees
Monthly Industrial Permitting Fee
Annual Septic Dumping Fee
Flat Rate (No Water Meter)
$162.06
$484.66/month
$55.00
Capital Recovery Fees
Meter Size
3/4″ & 5/8″
1″
2″
4″
6″
8″
10″
12″
Capacity Ratio
1
1.7
5.3
16.7
33.3
53.3
80
176.7
Fee (Rounded)
$1,440
$2,450
$7,635
$24,065
$47,980
$76,800
$115,275
$254,610
Development Rate Schedule
Effective April 18, 2023
PROJECT INITIATION/SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FEE:
- $500.00
CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW FEES:
- Subdivision up to 30 Lots $500.00
- Subdivision > 30 Lots $500.00 plus $20/lot over 30
- Non-Residential Developments $300.00 plus $75/acre over 1 acre
- Linear Projects (Off-Site Sewer) $500.00 plus $0.40 per linear foot
- Lift Stations $500.00 per Lift Station
- Sewer As-Built Review $750.00
- Additional Review >2 Reviews 40% of original review fee per occurrence
- FULL TIME INSPECTOR FEE: (if unapproved contractor is used for system installation)
- CWR Inspector $65 per hour on site
IF AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT/SERVICE PROVIDER IS REQUIRED, CWR WILL INVOICE AT COST.
ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH APPROPRIATE NOTICE