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Revised February 2022
Effective date April 4,2022
Lumberton Municipal Utilities
Fee and Rate Structure
DEPOSITS
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Water or Sewer only (5/8” Meter) $125.00
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Water and Sewer Service (5/8” Meter) $150.00
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1” Meter $175.00
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1-1/2” Meter $200.00
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2” Meter and Larger Based on estimate usage
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Second Service (equal or smaller size) Waived
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Rates
WATER
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Minimum Water Usage Bill of 1,500 Gallons $14.00 Per Month
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1,501 to 7,000 Gallons Per 1,000 Gallons $2.50
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7,001 to 20,000 Per 1,000 Gallons $2.75
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20,001 and up Per 1,000 Gallons $2.90
SEWER
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Minimum Water Usage Bill of 1,500 Gallons $16.00 Per Month
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1,501 to 7,000 Gallons Per 1,000 Gallons $2.75
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7,001 to 20,000 Per 1,000 Gallons $3.05
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20,001 and up Per 1,000 Gallons $3.25
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICE FEES
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5/8” Water Tap $2,100.00
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1” Water Tap $2,400.00
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Larger than 1” Water Tap Cost + 20%
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Meter Upgrade 5/8” to 1” (Curb stop and meter only) $525.00
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4” Sewer Tap $2,500.00
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LPSS Tap $2,000.00
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6” Sewer Tap Cost + 20%
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Taps where shoring / protection is required Cost + 20%
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Water and Sewer taps in Excess of 28’ Pavement Width Cost + 20%
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LPSS (Low Pressure Sewer System) (Up to 120’ discharge) $7,000.00
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Locate Line and Install Cleanout (Customer Request) $500.00
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Move LPSS Cost + 20%
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Line Extension (Residential) Cost + 20%
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COMMERCIAL TAP OR SPECIAL FEES, ETC
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Sewer Taps (All Sizes) Cost + 20%
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Water Taps (Larger than 1”) Cost + 20%
Note: Not to be less than Residential Fee
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LPSS / Lift Station (Require Estimate) Cost + 20%
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Line Extensions Cost + 20%
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SPECIAL ITEMS (At Customer Request)
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Fire Hydrant Cost + 20%
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Flush Valve Cost + 20%
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Manhole Cost + 20%
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Lift Station Cost + 20%
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Other Cost + 20%
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TIE IN FEES (Where Taps Have Been Previously Installed by the Developer)
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Water Meter – New Service Fee $750.00
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Sewer – New Service Fee $750.00
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EQUIPMENT / CREW RATES (hourly)
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Excavator (small) <90 hP $40.00
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Excavator (large) >90 hP $60.00
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Excavator Backhoe Loader Wheeled (90-160hP) $55.00
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Shoring $25.00
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Air Compressor $35.00
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Trencher $20.00
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Boring rig (non-directional) $20.00
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Truck ½ ton $15.00
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Truck 1 ton $25.00
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Equipment trailer $10.00
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Sewer Cleaner (Jet machine) $35.00
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Jet / Vac Combo Truck $110.00
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Dump Truck $75.00
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Plate Compactor $16.00
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Operator $60.00
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Helper $40.00
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Inspector $60.00
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SUBDIVISION – MOBILE HOME PARK – APARTMENT – COMMERCIAL – OTHER MULTIUSE FACILITIES
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Application Fee $300
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Review of Construction Plans (Drawn by Engineer) (per sheet) $100.00
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Water and Sewer Connections Require Estimate: Cost + 20%
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Line Extensions Cost + 20%
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Subdivision Recording Fee (Master Map Update) Cost
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INSPECTION FEES
New Subdivisions or Mobile Home Parks:
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Per Foot for Mains $1.00
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Contractor Installed Water Tap $35.00
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Contractor Installed Sewer Tap $75.00
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New Apartments: See Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
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Water for Re-Test (After Failed Test) Bulk Water Rate
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LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES
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State Highway Permit $100
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Engineered Drawing for Highway Permit Cost + 10%
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Other Special Permits Cost + 10%
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES
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Bulk Water Sales – First 500 Gallons $20.00
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After First 500 Gallons $2.00 per 100 Gal
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Temporary Water Service $30.00
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(Water service for up to 5 days for cleanup, etc.)
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Change Master Meter to Individual Meters Cost + 20%
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Outside District Charges on Water and Sewer rates (Billed Monthly) 175% of Inside District Rate
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Returned Check Fee NSF $25.00
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Disconnect / Reconnect fee for Delinquency $40.00
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Reconnect Fee after Hours (Additional) $20.00
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Tampering Fee (Break Lock) $35.00
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Damaged Meter / Curb Stop / Box / LPSS / Manhole /Hydrant /Flush Valve Cost of Damage + 20%
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Sewer Service Plug and or Restore / Pull LPSS (Nonpayment) Cost + 20%
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Water Service turn off / on at Tap (Theft) Cost + 20%