Monday, September 8, 2008


Utilities Department

How to Contact

Utilities Department
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Phone: (706) 842-3060

Canal Questions

Phone: (706) 312-4154

Const. & Main South
Phone: (706) 842-3060

Administration Office
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 312-4154
Fax: (706) 312-4123
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Engineering Office
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 312-4132
Fax: (706) 312-4133
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South Office
2760 Peach Orchard Road
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: (706) 842-3050
Fax: (706) 771-2646
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Central Avenue Office
2822 Central Avenue
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: (706) 842-1925
Fax: (706) 733-7825
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Downtown Office
Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 821-1851
Fax: (706) 821-1859
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Service & Misc. Fees

I. Full Service Tap Fees

  1. Water: Meter sizes 5/8” through 2” and Tap sizes ¾” through 2”: Cost includes tap, service line, corporation stop, curb stop, meter box and meter. Cost does not include road crossing or sidewalk replacement-these will be added if such work is involved.
  2. Meter sizes 5/8" through 2" and Tap sizes ¾" through 2"
    Size Tap Fee

    1" Tap & 5/8"X3/4" Meter

    $499.00

    1" Tap & 1" Meter

    $541.00

    2" Tap & 1-1/2" Meter

    $681.00

    2" Tap & 2" Meter

    $1,219.00

    2" Tap & 2" Meter with by-pass

    $1,469.00

    2” Tap & 2” Compound Meter

    $1,854.00

    2” Tap & 2” Compound Meter with by-pass

    $2,104.00

     

  3. Water: Meter sizes 3” and larger: On “M&S” listings the cost includes only the meter and strainer and does not include any valves or pipe. On “M&S w/by-pass” listing includes meter, strainer, by-pass pipe and fittings, and three (3) valves. The meter box shall be constructed by the owner of such size and materials as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department.

    Meter sizes 3" and larger
    Size Turbine Compound

    3" M&S

    $893.00*Plus Installation

    $1,343.00

    3" M&S w/3"by-pass

    $1,978.00*Plus Installation

    $2,428.00

    4" M&S

    $1,302.00*Plus Installation

    $2,118.00

    4" M&S w/3" by-pass

    $2,550.00*Plus Installation

    $3,366.00

    4" M&S w/4" by-pass

    $2,850.00*Plus Installation

    $3,666.00

    6" M&S

    $2,331.00*Plus Installation

    $3,921.00

    6" M&S w/4" by-pass

    $3,831.00*Plus Installation

    $4,421.00

    6" M&S w/6" by-pass

    $4,431.00*Plus Installation

    $5,021.00

    8" M&S

    $3,445.00*Plus Installation

     

    8" M&S w/6" by-pass

    $5,765.00*Plus Installation

     


  4. Sewer: Cost includes tap, service line and clean-out. Cost does not include road crossing or sidewalk replacement-these will be added if such work is involved.

    Sewer
    Size Tap Fee

    6" Sewer Tap & 6" Line

    $350.00 per unit

II. Pre-Tap By Contractor

  1. Water: Meter sizes 5/8" through 2": Cost includes only meter, strainer, meter box and installation of the box, meter and strainer.
  2. Meter sizes 5/8" through 2"
    Size Turbine Compound

    ¾"X5/8"

    $249.00

     

    1"

    $306.00

     

    1-1/2"

    $466.00

     

    2"

    $613.00

    $1,248.00


  3. Water: Meter sizes 3" and larger: See IB for information and fee schedule.


  4. Sewer: see chart

    Sewer
    Customer Type Fee

    Single Family Residential

    $125.00/unit

    Commercial

    $125.00/unit

III. Commercial Dwelling Development Fees In addition to the standard water and sewer tap fees, a Commercial Dwelling Development Fee will be assessed at the following rates for Mobile Home Parks, Apartments and Hotel/Motels.

    A. Water: see chart

    Water
    Customer Type Fee

    Mobile Home Parks

    $125.00/space

    Apartments

    $125.00/apartment

    Hotels/Motels

    $125.00/room

    Industry/Commercial

    $125.00 tap-on fee


    B. Sewer: see chart

    Sewer
    Customer Type Fee

    Mobile Home Parks

    $125.00/space

    Apartments

    $125.00/apartment

    Hotels/Motels

    $125.00/room

IV. Miscellaneous Fees

  1. Road Crossings (Cuts or Jack&Bores) - $150.00 per lane
  2. Sidewalkcuts - $110.00
  3. Relocate Water Meter - $125.00
  4. Reduce Meter Size - $125.00 plus meter cost
  5. Offset Meter (5/8”X3/4” or 1”) - $200.00 plus cost of meter and box
  6. Establish New Account or Transfer Service Residential or commercial - All Accounts - $25.00
  7. Cut-Off and Re-establish Fee Delinquent, Occupant list, or Returned Check - $25.00
  8. Attached Locking Device 2nd trip after water has already Been turned off - $65.00
  9. Remove Meter 3rd trip after water has already Been turned off - $105.00
  10. Removal of Straight Line/ Unauthorized Meter - $125.00 *plus citation
  11. Returned Check fee - $20.00
  12. Convenience Cut-on For purpose of Cleaning or showing homes - $35.00
  13. Requested turn-off and on for Emergency and Repairs - No Charge
  14. After hours cut-on for Cut-off due to delinquent payment, Occupant list or returned check - No Charge
  15. Flow/Residual Test at Fire Hydrant - $150.00

V. Work Not Specified

Installation and other work not specified will be billed for labor, material and equipment at Utility Department costs.