Billing and Collections

Billing is calculated on a quarterly basis.  The water billing quarters are January – March, April – June, July – September and October – December.  The water bill includes a meter service fee, based on the size of your meter, and any usage charged at $3.10 per thousand gallons.  The sewer billing quarters are February - April, May - July, August - October, and November - January.  Sewer is billed in advance while the water is billed after completion of the quarter.  It is the responsibility of the property owner to make all payments when due, whether a bill is received or not.

Prior to turning on your water service, a $35.00 service fee is required.  You must contact our office to make arrangements to have the water service turned on. 

Water fees:

Usage - Cost per 1,000 gallons - $3.10

            Meter Size                             Quarterly Meter Fee

1/2” – 5/8”                                    $17.50

¾”                                                 $17.50

1”                                                $140.00

1.5”                                            $210.00

2”                                                $280.00

3”                                                $420.00

4”                                                $560.00

6”                                                $840.00

8”                                             $1,120.00

Sewer fees:

Sewer is billed one quarter in advance at $50.00 per equivalent domestic unit.

Penalty:

The penalty is calculated at 1½% per month.  If the bill is not paid within 2 weeks of the due date, a late notice is sent, stating that the bill must be paid by a certain date or the water service will be disconnected.  Service shall not be reinstated until all arrears are paid-in-full, including a service fee of $35.00.

Forms of Payment:

The Authority accepts payment in the form of cash, check or money order made payable to:  PHMUA

If a check is returned by the bank, a $20.00 Returned Check Charge will be applied to the balance due. The Authority does not redeposit checks.  If you receive notice from your bank that the check did not clear, you must remit payment by cash or money order.