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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide an uninterrupted, high-quality supply of water to our customers, to collect and treat wastewater, and return clean water to the environment. While fulfilling our mission we strive to:

  • Conserve and protect our reliable, high-quality water supply for present and future generations
  • Meet or surpass public health standards, environmental standards, and support fire protection
  • Operate, maintain, improve and manage our water and wastewater infrastructure in a cost-efficient manner
  • Manage finances to support Commission needs and maintain reasonable water and wastewater rates
  • Maintain a safe and professional workforce
  • Understand and respond to customers’ expectations for service

Permit Applications
Ordinances & Information
Water Quality Frequently Asked Questions
Loon Pond Rules

Sewer

Sewer Rates

Sewer charges are billed quarterly in February, May, August and November. Sewer is billed at $150 per unit. Units are based upon a unit system of measurement as follows:

Unpaid bills
Please note that on February 1 of every year, any unpaid previous year issued bills
are turned over to the Tax Collector for lien process.

The “Standby” rate (when water is turned off at the property and there is no discharge to the sewer) is $86.13 per unit per quarter.

Water

Water Rates

Water charges are billed quarterly in February, May, August and November. Water is measured by a meter installed in the property.

  • 0 – 7,500 Gallons: Included in Flat fee of $92.00
  • 7,501 – 22,500 Gallons: $14.17 per 1,000 gallons
  • 22,501 – 37,500 Gallons: $15.85 per 1,000 gallons
  • 37,501 Gallons and over: $17.51 per 1,000 gallons

The “Standby” rate (when water is turned off at the property) is $92.00.

The 2024 Water Quality Report is available for viewing . If you would like a paper copy of the report mailed to you, please contact the HWSC office at (603) 464-7982.