Our Current Rates
current rates for drinking water (regular and seasonal), wastewater and stormwater, as well as fire protection charges.
DRINKING WATER RATES
Effective June 1, 2026
Accounts Billed Monthly: For all usage in excess of 100 cubic feet per month: $4.49 per 100 cubic feet (100 cubic feet = 748.1 gallons) or about $0.006 per gallon.
Minimum Charges:
| Size of Meter | Minimum Charge / Month | Water Allowance / Month (Cubic Ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | $21.24 | 100 |
| 3/4" | $24.71 | 100 |
| 1" | $28.20 | 100 |
| 1 1/2" | $41.23 | 100 |
| 2" | $52.53 | 100 |
| 3" | $67.31 | 100 |
| 4" | $96.01 | 100 |
| 6" | $159.46 | 100 |
| 8" | $273.33 | 100 |
FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES
Effective June 1, 2026
Municipal Fire Protection: Charge per year for fire hydrants installed as of June 1, 2026.
| Community | Number of Hydrants | Annual Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 463.5 | $ 1,420,928.78 |
| Manchester | 24 |
$ 73,575.60
|
| Winthrop | 13 |
$ 39,853.45
|
| Chelsea | 1 |
$ 3,065.65
|
| Vassalboro | 0.5 |
$ 1,532.83
|
| Hallowell | 5 |
$ 15,328.25
|
| Total | 505 |
$ 1,554,284.56
|
| Annual cost per hydrant | $3,065.65 |
Other Fire Protection Charges:
Charge per year for fire service connections to water mains.
| Size of Connection | Annual Charge |
|---|---|
| 1" | $475.15 |
| 1 1/2" | $712.82 |
| 2" | $950.08 |
| 3" | $1,425.45 |
| 4" | $1,900.59 |
| 6" | $2,850.68 |
| 8" | $3,800.97 |
| 10" | $4,751.27 |
| 12" | $5,701.56 |
WASTEWATER (SEWER) FEES
Effective June 1, 2026
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Wastewater Service Charge (Cost/Quarter) | $60.72 |
| Wastewater Service Charge (Cost/Month) | $20.24 |
| Wastewater User Charge, per 100 cubic feet | $7.34 |
| Wastewater Unmetered Customers (Cost/Quarter) | $192.72 |
Wastewater Permit Fees:
- Residential, $75
- Commercial, $100
- Industrial, $100
Wastewater Availability Fee (charged to new customers):
$10.00 per gallon per day or:
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Residential Housing | $1,000 flat fee |
| Office Building | 15 gal/day/employee X $10/gallon |
| Apartments | $750/unit |
| Retail Space | 3/4 gal/100 sq. ft X $10/gallon |
Inspection Fees: If Owner's Contractor performs all work on street Property, $50/hour for projects, $1.00/lineal foot of pipe, $50 x total number of catch basins or manholes.
STORMWATER FEES
Effective June 1, 2026
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Stormwater, Catch Basins (Cost/Month) | $43.98 |
| Stormwater, ERU (Equivalent Rate Unit), Cost per Unit per Month | $13.61 |
| 1 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) = 2,700 square feet of impervious surface area |
|
| Residential | 1.00 ERU |
| Multi-Family | 0.50 ERU x number of units |
| Mobile Homes | 0.50 ERU |
| Condos | 0.75 ERU |
| Commercial | 1.00 ERU per 2,700 sq. feet impervious area, min 1.0 ERU |
| Commercial w/ Storage Detention | 0.75 ERU per 2,700 sq. feet impervious area |