Residential Service
Residential Service Requirements
When starting service, please have your driver's license, lease agreement, or mortgage info with you.
To start Residential Water Service, you must pay:
- $25.00 Activation Fee.
- $75.00 Deposit
Once your service is active, you may pay:
- $30.00 monthly service fee. (Includes first 2,000 gallons of water usage.)
- $4.50 per 1,000 gallons over 2,000 gallons.
- $5.50 per 1,000 gallons over 6,000 gallons.
- $10.00 late fee if the account is unpaid by the date due.
- $50.00 disconnection fee will be charged if your service is disconnected.
Bills are due on the 10th of every month. Accounts not paid in full by the due date are subject to additional fees and may be disconnected. Accounts past due on the 11th of each month will be assessed a $10.00 late fee.
Residential Tap and Facility Recovery Fees
| Meter Size | Facility Recovery Fee | Tap Fee | Total Cost | Minimum Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | $3,500 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $30.00 |
| 1" | $3,500 | $1,950 | $5,450 | $30.00 |
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.