Water and Wastewater Service Rate Schedule

Updated 12/22/2008

Water Rate: $2.32/1,000 gal

Wastewater Rate: $4.08/1,000 gal

Unmetered wastewater use charge:
Billed quarterly - $117.50
Mayo service area - $97.92

Environmental Protection Fee:
20% of all water charges
20% of all wastewater charges
(Does not apply to the Mayo Service Area)

Account Maintenance Fee (covers meter reading and billing services)
Metered Accounts $6/bill
Unmetered Accounts $3/bill

State Bay Restoration Fee:
Residential property $7.50/bill
Non-residential property (billed quarterly) $7.50 per EDU*
Non-residential property (billed bi-monthly) $5.00 per EDU*

*Equivalent Dwelling Unit

Late Fee:
If payment is not received by the net due date, a 10% late fee is added to the bill.

Turn Off/On Charges: $50
If payment is not received by the due date and the account is scheduled to be turned off, a $50 fee to cover administrative costs is charged.  Once the account is scheduled for turn off ALL payments must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order at the County Cashier’s office in Glen Burnie, Annapolis, or Heritage Complex on Riva Road or online at www.aacounty.org. Utility crews and meter readers cannot accept payment.

Final Bills: For property transfers and changes in tenancy, a final bill will be prepared for $25.00

Meter Reread Request Fee: Request to reread and verify meter reading is $25.00 per request. If the reading is incorrect, the charge will be waived.

Returned Check Fee: A fee of $25 will be rendered for any check returned by the bank unpaid.

Readings from Private Water Companies: In some areas, the County provides wastewater service, but water is provided by a private company. In those cases, the County wastewater charge is based on the water consumption as reported to the County by the private company.

Estimated Bills: Occasionally, it is impossible to read a meter at the scheduled time - usually due to inclement weather conditions. In such cases, an estimated bill is rendered based on the average consumption for the prior year. Estimated bills may be a little higher or lower if actual usage was abnormal, however, the next actual reading will automatically adjust for any variation in the estimate.

For more information…

Visit us online at www.aacounty.org/DPW

Billing questions - Please call (410) 222-1144, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
From Washington, D.C.: (410) 970-8250, Ext. 1144

Emergency Services - Please call (410) 222-8400 anytime, 24 hours a day. Emergency services will not restore service if it was turned off for non-payment.
(From South County - (410) 451-4118)

Public Works’ Customer Relations - For concerns about your Department of Public Works delivered services, please call (410) 222-7582 Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.