Commercial Service
Commercial Service
Monthly Service includes 12,000 gallons of water. Monthly minimum bills are charged based on the meter size associated with your location. Usage exceeding 12,000 gallons will be billed at $4.50 per 1,000 gallons, up to a maximum of 36,000 gallons. Usage over 36,001 gallons will be billed at $5.50 per 1,000 gallons.
To start Commercial Water Service, you must pay:
- $25.00 Activation Fee.
- $100.00 Deposit
- Any additional fees necessary to install a tap at your location. ( See Commercial Service Tap Chart Below)
Monthly Charges and Delinquent Fees:
- $70.00 - $ 1,700.00 monthly service fee, based on the meter size at your location. (Includes first 12,000 gallons of water usage.)
- $4.50 per 1,000 gallons over 12,000 gallons.
- $5.50 per 1,000 gallons over 36,000 gallons.
- $10.00 late fee if the account is unpaid by the 10th of each month.
- $50.00 Delinquent fee if your account is past due.
Bills are due on the 10th of every month. Accounts not paid in full by the due date are subject to additional fees and/or disconnection. Accounts past due on the 11th of each month will be assessed a $10.00 late fee.
Commercial Service Tap and Facility Recovery Fees
| Meter Size | Facility Recovery Fee | Tap Fee | Total Cost | Minimum Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | $3,500 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $70.00 |
| 1" | $3,500 | $1,950 | $5,450 | $70.00 |
| 2" | $17,000 | $6,650 | $23,650 | $110.00 |
| 4" | $39,000 | $14,000 | $53,000 | $450.00 |
| 6" | $67,000 | $40,000 | $107,000 | $750.00 |
| 8" | $107,000 | $50,000 | $157,000 | $1000.00 |
| 10" | $115,000 | $50,000 | $165,000 | $1200.00 |
| 12" | $215,000 | $50,000 | $265,000 | $1700.00 |
Dorchester County Water Authority reserves the right to negotiate fees for line extensions and larger meters.
Due to SC state law and DOT regulations, additional charges may be incurred for taps that require a bore under existing roadways.