Chapter 250, City Code
Water and sewer fees
Every fee the Water Division charges, as adopted in the City Code. Work billed on a time and materials basis is charged at $55 per hour for a plumber, $50 per hour for labour and $55 per hour for equipment, plus materials.
Water Division service charges
§ 250-2Work billed on a time and materials basis is charged at $55 per hour for a plumber, $50 per hour for labor and $55 per hour for equipment, plus materials.
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Chlorination tap $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Dig and replace curb box $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Dig and replace gate box $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Full renewal $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Main pipe leak $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Service leak, inside or out $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| New service, complete $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| New service, curb to cellar $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| New service, main to curb $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Renewal, main to curb $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Renewal, curb to cellar $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Valve change $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Tap $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Punch corporation $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Discontinue service $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Relocate service $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Service call $55/hr plumber · $50/hr labor · $55/hr equipment | Time and materials |
| Turn on, new service | $60 |
| Turn on | $42 |
| Turn off | $42 |
| Turn on, seasonal | $42 |
| Turn off, seasonal | $42 |
| Transfer read | $60 |
| Second transfer read | $36 |
| Reseal meter | $50 |
| Test meter, 1.5" and smaller | $60 |
| Insufficient check charge | $35 |
| Deduct inspection | $30 |
| Sprinkler application | $30 |
| Hydrant flow test | $250 |
| Hydrant permit Plus metered usage and a refundable equipment deposit | $50 |
Water service entrance fees
§ 250-2(B)Applies to renovations and new services. For non-residential properties the number of units is the design flow divided by 330 gallons per day, using Title 5 design values (310 CMR 15.000).
| Meter size | Per unit |
|---|---|
| 1" or smaller | $400 |
| 1.5" | $400 |
| 2" | $400 |
| 4" | $400 |
| 6" | $500 |
| 8" | $1,000 |
| 10" and 12" | $1,200 |
Water service application fees
§ 250-2(B)| Size | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1" or smaller | $120 |
| 1.5" | $400 |
| 2" | $600 |
| 4" | $800 |
| 6" | $1,000 |
| 8" | $2,000 |
| 10" | $2,400 |
| 12" | $2,400 |
Main pipe extension fees
§ 250-2(B)| Size | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4-inch | $400 |
| 6-inch | $500 |
| 8-inch | $1,000 |
| 10-inch | $12,000 |
| 12-inch | $12,000 |
Water supply fee
§ 250-2(C)Paid to connect to the municipal water system. These funds defray the cost of maintaining, protecting, improving, developing and expanding the water supply system.
| Meter size | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1" or less | $3,000 |
| 1.5" | $4,500 |
| 2" | $6,000 |
| 3" | $9,000 |
| 4" | $12,000 |
| 6" | $18,000 |
| One-family dwelling on a single non-contiguous Form "A" lot Exception to the schedule above | $1,000 |
| Second unit of a two-family dwelling on a single non-contiguous Form "A" lot The first unit is subject to the standard fees | $1,000 |
Annual fire service fee
§ 250-2(B)| Size | Per year |
|---|---|
| 2-inch | $400 |
| 4-inch | $500 |
| 6-inch | $600 |
| 8-inch | $720 |
| 10-inch | $960 |
| 12-inch | $1,200 |
Road replacement fees
§ 250-2(B)| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Without infrared Per 2′ × 2′ × 5′ | $12 |
| With infrared Per 2′ × 2′ × 5′ | $52 |
| Cement sidewalk Per square foot | $25 |
Cross connection program fees
§ 250-15| Task | Rate |
|---|---|
| Backflow initial test — commercial | $85 |
| Backflow initial test — residential $10 for a second device at the same location | $35 |
| Backflow test — commercial | $85 |
| Backflow test — residential $10 for a second device at the same location | $35 |
| Backflow service call $55/hr labor · $65/hr equipment, plus materials | Time and materials |
| New water main chlorination and disinfection testing | $100 |
| Water system analysis | $400 |
| Water infrastructure fee Per unit | $400 |
Water laboratory analysis fees
§ 250-3| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Laboratory analysis Call the Water Treatment Plant at (978) 374-2385 | Varies by test |
Plan review
§ 250-2(D)| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Definitive subdivision, site and water main extension plans submitted more than twice Plus any expenses incurred to complete the additional review | $100/hr |
Hydrant permits
- Permit fee
- $30
- Refundable deposit
- $300
Available when water is not obtainable from another source. Usage is metered and billed, and the equipment must be returned for a final reading.
The deposit covers the meter and backflow equipment and is refunded when it is returned. Call (978) 374-2368.
Having your meter tested
- Test fee, 1 inch and smaller
- $50.00
For meters 1 inch and smaller. Refunded if the meter tests fast or falls outside AWWA standards. The test bench is certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards.
Submit a written request to 125 Amesbury Road, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Fees are reproduced from Chapter 250 of the Haverhill City Code. Confirm current amounts with the Billing Office on (978) 374-2370 before relying on them for a project budget.