Rates and Fees |
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Based on a survey of similar water and wastewater agencies throughout the Southeast, the water and sewer rates that Columbus customers pay are among the lowest anywhere. Understanding the rate you are paying for your water and wastewater service is important. The information provided here includes the most current rate information available for homes and businesses. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. |
Monthly Meter Charge
(Based on Meter Size) |
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| 3/4" | $ 3.70 | | 5/8" | $ 3.70 | | 1" | $ 4.38 | | 1½" | $ 5.07 | | 2" | $ 6.95 | | 3" | $20.80 | | 4" | $25.93 | | 6" | $37.90 | | 8" | $51.58 | | 10" | $61.84 |
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| Water Volume Charge (per CCF)* |
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| Non-industrial (see note) |
| 1 CCF - 15 CCF | $1.31 | | Over 15 CCF | $1.41 |
| | | | Industrial | | | 1 CCF - 15 CCF | $1.31 | | Over 15 CCF | $1.21 |
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Note: Residential and Commercial accounts are classified as non-industrial
EXAMPLE Water Rate Calculation for a non-industrial user (based on usage of 16 CCF* (12,000 gallons) per month and a 5/8" meter)
| Monthly Meter Charge: | $ 3.70 | | First 15 CCF (15 CCF x $1.31) | $19.65 | | Next 1 CCF (1 CCF x $1.41) | $ 1.41 | | Total Water Charge | $24.76 | | | *NOTE: CCF = 100 cubic feet; to convert CCF into gallons, multiply by 748 |
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Service Charges
In addition to the standard monthly charges for your water and wastewater service, there are other charges that may apply to specific requests or conditions.
| Connection Charge | $25.00 | | After Hours Connect Charge | $35.00 | | Transfer Service Charge | $25.00 | | Delinquent Charge (Lock-off) | $30.00 | | Unauthorized Use (Meter Pulled) | $40.00 | |
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Wastewater |
The charge for sanitary sewer service (wastewater) which appears on the monthly water bill is based on the actual cost to CWW to collect and treat wastewater from your home or business. This cost is applied to 100% of the metered water consumption, with the exception of single family dwelling residential accounts, where the rate is not applied to anything greater than 15 CCF monthly. Separate lawn sprinkler meter usage is excluded from the wastewater fee, since this water is applied to the ground and does not go from the pipes in your home or business into the wastewater collection system for treatment. |
Monthly Service Charge (per account)
Residential and Non-residential
$2.17 |
Wastewater Volume Charge (per CCF)
Residential and Non-residential
| | | | 1 CCF - 15 CCF | $2.59 | | Over 15 CCF | $2.00 |
NOTE: Single family dwelling residential sewer charge is capped at 15 CCF |
EXAMPLE Wastewater Rate Calculation for a residential user (based on usage of 16 CCF* (12,000 gallons) per month) | Sewer Monthly Charge | $ 2.17 | | First 15 CCF (15 CCF x $2.59) | $38.85 | | Total (Residential Cap) | $41.02 | | | Non-residential accounts continue with | | Next 1 CCF (1 CCF x 2.00) | $ 2.00 | Total Sewer Charge | $43.02 | *CCF = 100 cubic feet; to convert CCF into gallons, multiply by 748 |
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Industrial Wastewater Charge
Industries that are issued a permit to discharge into the CWW sewer system are assessed an additional industrial waste volume charge as follows:
Industrial Waste Volume Charge
$0.20 Per CCF
All industries are subject to the following charges for excessive pollutant discharges to the sewer system.
Industrial Pollutant Surcharge
(per pound)
| BOD | $0.10 | | Total Suspended Solids | $0.10 | | Oil and Grease | $0.10 |
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Combined Sewer Overflow CSO Charge The charge for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO), which appears on the monthly water bill, is for the operations and maintenance of the Uptown Park and South Commons treatment facilities. For more information about these facilities, click here.
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 Uptown Park CSO Facility | |  South Commons CSO Facility | | | This charge is only applied to customer accounts for which sewer service is provided by Columbus Water Works. The charge is fixed based on the amount of water used, with minimum water users (anything less than 5 CCF) having no charge. |
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Combined Sewer Overflow Charge (CSO)
(per account)
| 0 CCF - 4 CCF | $ 0.00 | | 5 CCF - 15 CCF | $ 2.71 | | 16 CCF - 204 CCF | $ 5.45 | | 205 CCF - 1004 CCF | $ 54.45 | | Over 1004 CCF | $155.57 |
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Garbage Charges An important note regarding fees for garbage collection:
Garbage collection services are provided by the Columbus Consolidated Government. The fee for garbage collection appears on your water and sewer bill because the Columbus Water Works serves as a billing agent and collects payments for garbage charges. If you have questions about your garbage service or need assistance, please contact the Columbus Consolidated Government Citizens Service Center directly at (706) 653-4000 or by visiting their website at www.columbusga.org. |
