2023 Walker Township Water Association, Inc. Water Rate Changes
The Walker Township Water Association, Inc. Board of Directors approved changes in the water use rates for 2023. Water customers will be billed the new rated effective January 1, 2023. The new rate schedules are reflected below:
Industrial
Quarterly Base Rate = $132.00 for first 10,000 gallons
Then $9.00 per thousand for 10,000 and above gallons in a quarter
High Usage Surcharge: $2,500 every 1 million gallons
Commercial
Quarterly Base Rate = $132.00 for first 10,000 gallons
Then $9.00 per thousand for 10,000 and above gallons in a quarter
High Usage Surcharge: $2,500 every 1 million gallons
Residential/Public
Quarterly Base Rate = $108.00 for first 10,000 gallons
Then $4.80 per thousand for 10,000 and above gallons in a quarter
Agricultural
Quarterly Base Rate = $108.00 for first 10,000 gallons
Then $1.70 per thousand 10,000 above gallons in a quarter
Effective January 1, 2023 Current Fees and Assessments:
Impact Fee $5000.00
Membership Fee $250.00
Water Turn OFF Fee: $50.00
Water Turn ON fee: $50.00
Returned Check Fee: $50.00
Shut-Off Posting Fee: $50.00
Late Payment Fee: 10% of Water Invoice
Line Inspection Fee: $75.00
Meter Inspection Fee: $75.00
Labor Fee per Person per Hour: $65.00
Administrative Fee: $50.00
Connections – meter and all expenses paid by member
The above increases are necessary to cover the cost of ongoing operations, make improvements to critical water infrastructure, as well as to keep pace with evolving environmental and regulatory requirements.
Importantly, the Walker Township Water Association, Inc. continues to work aggressively to keep water rates, fees and charges adequate to make necessary infrastructure repairs and upgrades. We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding of the necessity to maintain and improve water service. Should you have any questions please call our Business Office at 814-383-9955.
Sincerely
The Board of Directors
Walker Township Water Association, Inc.