Water Meter Installation and Miscellaneous Fees
A cost study is conducted every two years to determine the fees that a benefiting customer will pay for various water installations (metered connections to the water system and hydrants being examples) and other services received. The 2011 study was reviewed by the Citizens’ Water Advisory Committee, and recommended for forwarding to the Mayor and Council. On May 24, 2011, following a public hearing, the Mayor and Council approved and adopted (6-0 vote) the FY 2011 Miscellaneous Fee Study.
The current fees (effective July 5, 2011) are listed below:
Installation Fees
Metered Installations
New Meter Installation on Existing Service Line
Developer Installed Meter Box and Bricks
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $251.00 |
| 1 inch | $329.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $483.00 |
| 2 inch | $607.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation on Existing Service Line
Tucson Water Installed
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $330.00 |
| 1 inch | $428.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $627.00 |
| 2 inch | $751.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation on Existing Service Line With Automated Meter Reading Device
Developer Installed Meter Box and Bricks
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $359.00 |
| 1 inch | $428.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $634.00 |
| 2 inch | $755.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation on Existing Service Line With Automated Meter Reading Device
Tucson Water Installed
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $438.00 |
| 1 inch | $527.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $778.00 |
| 2 inch | $899.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation: Service Line Connection plus Meter and Pavement Replacement
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $2,307.00 |
| 1 inch | $2,404.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $2,903.00 |
| 2 inch | $3,271.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation: Service Line Connection plus Meter and NO Pavement Replacement
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $1,429.00 |
| 1 inch | $1,526.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $2,025.00 |
| 2 inch | $2,393.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation: Service Line Connection plus Meter and Pavement Replacement With Automated Meter Reading Device
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $2,414.00 |
| 1 inch | $2,504.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $3,054.00 |
| 2 inch | $3,419.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation: Service Line Connection plus Meter and NO Pavement Replacement With Automated Meter Reading Device
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $1,536.00 |
| 1 inch | $1,626.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $2,176.00 |
| 2 inch | $2,541.00 |
Note: Installation fee for a meter in excess of 2 inch is determined by Water Department based on field conditions and provided in written quotation to the customer.
New Meter Installation: MULTIPLE Service Line Connections at the Same Location (such as an apartment complex); 1 inch Meter for each Connection and Pavement Replacement
| Number of 1 inch Services | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 | $3,022.00 |
New Meter Installation: MULTIPLE Service Line Connections at the Same Location (such as an apartment complex); 1 inch Meter for each Connection and NO Pavement Replacement
| Number of 1 inch Services | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 | $2,144.00 |
New Meter Installation: MULTIPLE Service Line Connections at the Same Location (such as an apartment complex); 5/8 inch Meter for each Connection and Pavement Replacement
| Number of 5/8 inch Services | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 | $2,675.00 |
| 3 | $3,183.00 |
| 4 | $3,575.00 |
| 5 | $4,210.00 |
| 6 | $4,504.00 |
| 7 | $5,840.00 |
| 8 | $6,233.00 |
| 9 | $7,240.00 |
| 10 | $7,632.00 |
| 11 | $8,623.00 |
| 12 | $9,016.00 |
New Meter Installation: MULTIPLE Service Line Connections at the Same Location (such as an apartment complex); 5/8 inch Meter for each Connection and NO Pavement Replacement
| Number of 5/8 inch Services | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 | $1,797.00 |
| 3 | $2,288.00 |
| 4 | $2,680.00 |
| 5 | $3,073.00 |
| 6 | $3,368.00 |
| 7 | $3,858.00 |
| 8 | $4,251.00 |
| 9 | $4,747.00 |
| 10 | $5,139.00 |
| 11 | $5,630.00 |
| 12 | $6,023.00 |
Meter Installation: Construction Water Meter installed on Fire Hydrant for Contractor Use
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $115.00 |
Water Meter Reservice - Re-installation of Water Meter Previously Removed: a) at Customer’s Request; or b) due to Non-Payment of Water Bill.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $38.00 |
Water Service Fees
Main Extensions for Water Service
| Service | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| Main Extension | Contractor Cost Plus $371.00 Administrative Fee |
Non-Metered Installations
| Service | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| Service Connection for Fire Protection | Contractor Cost Plus $371.00 Administrative Fee |
| Fire Hydrant | Contractor Cost Plus $371.00 Administrative Fee |
Water Meter Installation Expose and Uncover Fee
Fee, in addition to water meter installation fee, to expose and uncover service line connected to the water main.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $271.00 |
New Service Installation Cancelation Fee
Customer requested cancelation of service installation.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $30.00 |
Disconnect Well Waiver
In January 2006, Arizona State laws relating to drilling private wells (maximum production of 35 gallons per minute, known as an exempt well) were changed to place certain limitations on drilling private wells within the State's Active Management Areas. The revised law included four exceptions. Exception four was initially misinterpreted to allow an existing customer to disconnect from the water system and drill a well. The Disconnect Well Waiver fee was developed in response to that error in interpretation. Through discussions with the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the State's regulatory agency for well drilling, clarification of the revised laws was issued in April 2007. Tucson Water has implemented a policy to deny requests to disconnect from the water system and drill a private well. Therefore, because of this, the disconnection fee has been removed.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| REMOVED |
Fire Protection Isolation Service
Customer requested isolation of fire protection service.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $148.00 |
Water Service Turn-on Charge
Account activation fee for new customer at an existing location.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $27.00 |
Fire Protection (Sprinkler Service)
Initiate Service Fee
Account activation fee for new customer at an existing location for fire protection service.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $9.00 |
Delinquent Service Charge: Customer Notice
Courtesy notice delivered via United States Postal Service (regular mail) to property alerting customer of payment due date to avoid termination of water service.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $14.00 |
Delinquent Service Charge: Water Meter Lock
Meter locked for non-payment of water bill.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $59.00 |
Tampering Fee: Turning on water without authority
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $78.00 |
Returned Check (Insufficient Funds) Service Charge
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $28.00 |
Backflow Prevention Permit
Inspection of backflow assembly whose installation has been authorized by permit.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $82.00 |
Four Day Compliance Notice:
Potable and Reclaim Service
Site visit after customer has failed to correct backflow or reclaimed meter-related deficiencies for which they have received prior written notice. The purpose of the visit is to resolve issues face-to-face and assure that the customer understands that he has four days following the visit to correct deficiencies or water service will be terminated.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $82.00 |
Backflow Compliance Fee:
Potable and Reclaim Service
If the customer fails to correct backflow or reclaimed deficiencies after the four-day compliance notice, a site visit is made to discontinue water service. This fee recovers the cost of the field visit.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $82.00 |
Annual Backflow Certification/Gauge Tesing Fee
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $18.00 |
Reclaimed Sign Replacement Fee
Assessed for replacement of a Reclaimed Water sign.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $53.00 |
Ball Valve Installation at Customer’s Request
A ball valve allows customer to turn off water on customer side of meter
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $32.00 |
| 1 inch | $67.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $118.00 |
| 2 inch | $178.00 |
Meter Relocation up to 10 Feet at Customer’s Request
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $650.00 |
| 1 inch | $708.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $921.00 |
| 2 inch | $1,086.00 |
Meter Relocation from 11 Feet to 20 Feet at Customer’s Request
| Meter Size | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $801.00 |
| 1 inch | $869.00 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $1,126.00 |
| 2 inch | $1,339.00 |
Meter Accuracy Test at Customer’s Request
Accuracy test (at customer's request) of a meter permanently connected to the water system.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $148.00 |
Meter Accuracy Test for Privately Owned Meter
Annual test performed on privately owned meters (water truck mounted).
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $95.00 |
Deposit: Contractor use of Tucson Water Construction Water Meter
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $1,586.00 |
Protected Main and Facility Programs
Protected Main. The protected main fee is collected by Tucson Water on behalf of the customer who originally paid for a main ("protected main"). This fee is assessed on the customer who is connecting to the protected main and is based on the lineal foot frontage of that customer's property, and the diameter of the protected main. Cost recovery is limited to 15 years and may not exceed the original cost of the main.
Water facilities other than distribution mains. The protected facilities fee is a unique calculation (for example: the percentage of the connecting customer's estimated total services to the number of services possible to be served by the facility multiplied by the total cost of the facility's construction), so that standard fees cannot be developed.
Protected Main Fee
| Pipe Size | Current Fee (per Lin. Ft.) |
|---|---|
| 6 inch | $21.86 |
| 8 inch | $27.38 |
| 12 inch | $32.98 |
| 16 inch | $43.10 |
Protected Main Service Fee
Protected Main. A fee for administering the programs is also charged to the connecting customer.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $75.00 per project |
Protected Facilities Service Fee
Protected Facilities. A fee for administering the programs is also charged to the connecting customer.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $75.00 per project |
Miscellaneous Fees
Plan Review Service: Developer/Contractor Required
Plan review by Tucson Water staff assures proposed additions (pipelines, boosters, reservoirs) by private parties to the public water system meet Tucson Water and regulatory agency standards and specifications. The proposed fees require separate submittal of the master plan and the design plan for a given project.
| Master Plan Only: | |
|---|---|
| First Submittal | Current Fee |
| First Sheet | $415.00 |
| Each Subsequent Sheet | $70.00 |
| Re-Submittal of Plan | Current Fee |
| Each Re-submittal of Plan | $156.00 |
| Design Review Only: | |
| First Submittal | Current Fee |
| First Sheet | $415.00 |
| Each Subsequent Sheet | $139.00 |
| First Re-Submittal of Design | Current Fee |
| First Sheet | $156.00 |
| Each Subsequent Sheet | $70.00 |
| Subsequent Re-Submittal of Design | Current Fee |
| Each Subsequent Re-submittal of Design | $156.00 |
Plan Revision
Revisions required on plan based on changes during construction of project
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $139.00 |
Electrical and Control System Design
(Developer-Proposed Facilities)
Tucson Water may provide design and construction documents for the electrical and control portion of Developer-required facilities.
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $3,820.00 |
Pipeline Inspection Service
Developer/Contractor requested or required, cost per foot of pipe inspected
| Current Fee |
|---|
| 200 Linear feet or less: $371.00 (Flat Fee); then $7.00 per linear foot for projects over 200 linear feet |
Water Facilities (Non-Pipeline) Inspection Service
Developer/Contractor requested or required, cost per project inspected (before July 5, 2011) or per hour cost (effective July 5, 2011)
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $78.00 per hour |
Main Isolation Service
Developer/Contractor requested or required; fee based on four valve minimum/maximum
| Current Fee |
|---|
| $303.00 |
Oversizing Rebates
Payments to Developers/Contractors for installing larger diameter pipe than required for their specific development
| Pipelines | ||
|---|---|---|
| From Diameter | To Diameter | Current Fee |
| 6 inch | 8 inch | $11.05 |
| 6 inch | 12 inch | $22.25 |
| 6 inch | 16 inch | $42.48 |
| 8 inch | 12 inch | $11.20 |
| 8 inch | 16 inch | $31.43 |
| 12 inch | 16 inch | $20.22 |
Oversizing Rebates
Payments to Developers/Contractors for installing larger valves than required for their specific development
| Valves | ||
|---|---|---|
| From | To | Current Fee |
| 6 inch | 8 inch | $295.83 |
| 6 inch | 12 inch | $1,273.33 |
| 6 inch | 16 inch | $1,959.52 |
| 8 inch | 12 inch | $977.50 |
| 8 inch | 16 inch | $1,663.69 |
| 12 inch | 16 inch | $686.19 |
For more information or questions about fees, call 791-5164.
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