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For all customers served by NBMA in Northampton, Coplay, North Catasauqua and Whitehall, North Whitehall, and Allen Townships:				For all customers served by NBMA in the High Pump District of North Whitehall Township:
Adopted March 9, 2004				Adopted March 9, 2004
Effective Oct. 1, 2004				Effective Oct. 1, 2004
1st Billing at New Rates:				1st Billing at New Rates:
Monthly - November 2004				Monthly - November 2004
Quarterly - January 2005				Quarterly - January 2005
	Minimum Charge:				Minimum Charge:
Size of Meter	Quarterly		Monthly*	Size of Meter	Quarterly		Monthly*
5/8"x3/4"	$ 24.00		$ 8.00	5/8"x3/4"	$ 24.00		$ 8.00
1"	48.00		16.00	1"	48.00		16.00
1-1/2"	96.00		32.00	1-1/2"	96.00		32.00
2"	168.00		56.00	2"	168.00		56.00
2-1/2"	264.00		88.00	2-1/2"	264.00		88.00
3"	360.00		120.00	3"	360.00		120.00
4"	600.00		200.00	4"	600.00		200.00
6"	1,200.00		400.00	6"	1,200.00		400.00
8"	1,920.00		640.00	8"	1,920.00		640.00
10"	2,760.00		920.00	10"	2,760.00		920.00
12"	4,320.00		1,440.00	12"	4,320.00		1,440.00
Multiple Dwelling Rate		15.84	5.28	Multiple Dwelling Rate		15.84	5.28
*All Multiple Dwelling and meters larger that 5/8"x3/4" are billed on a monthly basis.				*All Multiple Dwelling and meters larger that 5/8"x3/4" are billed on a monthly basis.
Partial Billing: (5/8"x3/4" Meters Only)				Partial Billing: (5/8"x3/4" Meters Only)
1 - 30 days	$ 8.00 plus consumption			1 - 30 days	$ 8.00 plus consumption
31 - 60 days	$16.00 plus consumption			31 - 60 days	$16.00 plus consumption
61 - 90 days	$24.00 plus consumption			61 - 90 days	$24.00 plus consumption
Metered Water Rates:				Metered Water Rates:
100 Cu. Ft. Charge $3.00				100 Cu. Ft. Charge $3.25
100 Cu. Ft. equals 748 gallons				100 Cu. Ft. equals 748 gallons
Cost per 1,000 Gallons equals $4.01				Cost per 1,000 Gallons equals $4.34

Water Haulers - Monthly flat rate of $32.00 plus metered consumption @ current rate.

Fire Hydrant Rates


Public Fire Hydrants - Each	$125/yr
Private Fire Hydrants (Outside Yard Type Only) - Each	Based on size of fire hydrant
Private Fire Lines	Based on size of fire hydrant

Tapping Fees

1. Connection Fees

3/4"	$800*	$800*
1"	$900*	$900*
Greater than 1"	Actual Cost	Actual Cost

*Effective April 1, 2008

2. Customer Facilities Fee

5/8 x 3/4"	$350	Actual Cost
1"	$410	Actual Cost
1 - 1/2"	$650	Actual Cost
2"	$800	Actual Cost
Greater than 2"	Actual Cost	Actual Cost

Represents cost of standard meter setting inside building with remote reader. Applicant responsible for any additional cost peculiar to premises.

3. Tapping Fee

Capacity Part

Normal Service

Meter Size	Cost
5/8" x 3/4"	$960
1"	$2,000
1-1/2"	$3,900
2"	$6,300
Greater than 1"	$5.60/Gal/Day x peak factor
Multi-Unit Dwellings	$790 per dwelling

Fire Service

Service Line	Cost
2"	$450
2-1/2"	$670
3"	$900
4"	$1,400
6"	$2,800
8"	$4,480


Miscellaneous Deposits and Fees
1. Minimum Deposit to Secure Water Bill if required
Estimated 3-month water bill but not less than:
General System		$100
Clearview High Service		$120

2. Minimum Charge for Temporary Service
(Construction Fee - Maximum time 6 mos.)		$100

3. Service Restoration Fee After Shutoff
Due to Delinquent Payment		$70

4. Shutoff and Restoration of Service When:
(a) Performed during normal Authority
business hours		$70

(b) Performed during other than normal
Authority business hours		$150

5. Bad Check Charge - per occurrence		$20

6. Meter Accuracy Test Deposit		$100

7. Frozen 3/4" Meter Charge (Minimum)		$100

8. Frozen 1" Meter Charge (Minimum)		$250

9. Permit To Use Fire Hydrant

Size of Meter	Deposit	Minimum Charge
5/8"	$100	$24.00 + usage
1"	$100	$48.00 + usage
Tank Truck Rate	$100	$30.00 + usage

10. Lien Fees		$85

11. Penalty Charge for Late Payment		10% of Bill Outstanding

1 Clear Springs Drive	610-262-6711
P.O. Box 156	Fax 610-262-6796
Northampton, PA 18067-0156	service@nbma.org