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Authority lists hydrant and fire-service charges, reserves right to bill commercial consumption
Summary
Preliminary fire service schedule sets a Fire Hydrant Meter fee of $93.50 and monthly base rates by service size (less than 4" $39.33; 4" $80.02; 6" $159.78) and warns the Authority may charge commercial rates for excessive consumption.
The Authority's preliminary Schedule of Monthly Fire Service Rates lists base monthly charges by fire-service size, including a Fire Hydrant Meter fee of $93.50, less-than-4" service at $39.33, 4" service at $80.02 and 6" at $159.78. The schedule states meters larger than 6" are charged at contract rate and that the Authority "reserves the right to charge for excessive fire service water consumption at commercial water rates."
The document also states that all Fire Hydrant Meter usage will be charged at current Temporary Water Service Rates per 1,000 gallons of usage. These charges are included in the Authority's preliminary fees set to be effective July 1, 2026, pending the required public hearing under Section 15.2-5136 of the Code of Virginia.
