Halifax Water Department
Charges and Fees
System Development Charges
System
Meter Size Development Charge
5/8 inch $1,170.00
3/4 inch $1,755.00
1 inch $2,925.00
1 1/2 inch $5,850.00
2 inch $9,360.00
3 inch $17,550.00
4 inch $29,250.00
6 inch $40,625.00
Water Installation Charges
Effective January 14, 2005
inch service: $1,045.00 ($195.00 meter installation deposit
plus $850.00 tapping fee)
$1,195.00 if main is across the street ($195.00
meter installation deposit plus $1,000.00 tapping fee)
Larger services: At cost
Service renewal charge: $100.00
Entrance Fees
Effective January 14, 2005
8” main minimum $12,000.00
10” main $15,000.00
12” main $21,000.00
Larger size main fee to be determined by Board
Fire Sprinkler Lines
Effective January 14, 2005
0-15,000 sq. ft. $5,000.00
15,001-30,000 sq. ft. $10,000.00
30,001-45,000 sq. ft. $15,000.00
45,001-60,000 sq. ft. $20,000.00
60,001-75,000 sq. ft. $25,000.00
75,000 + sq. ft. $30,000.00
Any larger size fee to be determined by Board
Fire Sprinkler Lines
Sprinkler lines: Charged annually
Cost - $50.00 per inch for the largest line feeding the property.
Backflow prevention devices: Depending on the device, tested 1-2 times per year.
Cost - $90.00 per test
Water Rates
Effective April 2012
Water rates up to 1” meter $50.00 per six month period
1” meter $125.00 per six month period
1 ” meter $250.00 per six month period
2” meter $400.00 per six month period
3” meter $800.00 per six month period
4” meter $1,250.00 per six month period
6” meter $2,500.00 per six month period
1st step 0-50,000 gallons $3.45 per 1000 gallons
2nd step over 50,000 gallons $5.50 per 1000 gallons
Bulk water: $3.45 per 1000 gallons
Bulk water from Hydrants: $50.00 hookup fee plus
$5.50 per 1000 gallons
Applications for abatement must be filed within 30 days from billing date
Late Payment Penalties
Water rates must be paid by the due date on the bill. Interest of 14% per annum starts the first day after the due date.
Water demand: $5.00
Water lien notice $5.00
Water lien/recording charge: $50.00
Water service may be terminated for failure to pay outstanding water bills
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