Water Rates & Fees
RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION WATER USE FEE SCHEDULE:
| Tier | Gallons From | To | Price per 100 gallons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,000 | Included in Base | |
| 2 | 2,001 | 5,000 | $0.50 |
| 3 | 5,001 | 7,500 | $0.60 |
| 4 | 7,501 | 10,000 | $1.75 |
| 5 | 10,001 | 15,000 | $3.50 |
| 6 | 15,001 | 25,000 | $6.00 |
| 7 | 25,001 | 35,000 | $8.00 |
| 8 | 35,001 | 45,000 | $10.00 |
| 9 | 45,001 | 55,000 | $12.00 |
| Excess of 55,000 Gallons | $14.00 |
MONTHLY FEES:
| Without Cross Connection Control | With Cross Connection Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 5/8 x 3/4” Meter | $10.00 Base 1 | $15.00 Base 3 |
| 1” Meter | $13.00 Base 2 | $18.00 Base 4 |
|
Amortization
| $13.00 | |
|
Depreciation
| $17.00 | |
|
Water Loss Adjustment Rate:
| $0.66 per 100 gallons |
Bulk Water Rate:
A once per year Bulk Water Rate is available for specific large volume purchases (swimming pool, etc.) during the period of October through April. The ALWA Office (425) 222-7003 must be contacted a minimum of 7 days in advance for the Bulk Water purchase and sale is subject to Staff determination of water availability. – $100 Meter Reading Service Fee and Bulk Water at $1.50/100 gallons.
TAXES:
Taxes/monitoring fee on base fee and water use: 6%
BUSINESS OFFICE FEES:
| Certificate of Water Availability (only available to members) | $ 100.00 |
| Cross Connection letters:#1 is N/C; #2 is $25; #3 is $25; #4 is a shut off notice | $ 25.00 |
| Delinquent interest (begins accruing on unpaid balance after 90 days) | 8% per annum |
| Delinquent notice fee | $ 25.00 |
| Late fee (accrues on current charges) | 10% |
| Membership transfer fee (paid by Seller) | $ 75.00 |
| NSF check or Debit charge | $ 50.00 |
| Renter transfer fee | $ 50.00 |
| Request by lending institutions for information | $100.00 |
| Shut off notice fee (Failure to respond incurs turn off/turn on fees as well.) | $ 25.00 |
| Membership Application Fee | $100.00 |
ONE TIME DEVELOPMENT FEES:
| Membership | $2,000.00 |
| Storage | $600.00 |
| General Facility | $17,857.00 |
| Mainline extension costs per Developer Extension Agreement |
WATER SERVICE & METER INSTALLATION FEES:
Minimum Service Installation or Relocation Fee
Option A:
Inspection fee when member hires a licensed and bonded contractor, provides and installs specified materials, decommissions old service line in the case of relocation, and administers project. $500.00
Option B:
ALWA installs or relocates service, and decommissions old service if necessary. Cost plus 15% ($1,000 deposit required)
Meter Drop
(where meter setter and box already installed) (Price the same for both 5/8×3/4 & 1” meter)
$ 400.00
Meter Drop
(where meter setter and box needs to be installed) (Price the same for both 5/8×3/4 & 1” meter)
$1,2500.00
Water Service turn off, turn on, or special read
Normal Business Hours: $ 25.00
After Hours: $ 100.00
Deliberate unlocking, or breaking into service (fine minimum):
$ 250.00
Clearing around meter box (per occurrence):
$ 35.00
Miscellaneous Field Service Labor:
$ 65.00/hr