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Water Services & Rates
How to Activate Existing Service:
The City of DeFuniak Springs provides water service within the city limits and surrounding area to residential and business customers. Garbage and sewer services are bundled with customers' monthly water bills. There are no separate bills for garbage and sewer services.
To activate water service with the City of DeFuniak Springs, visit:
DeFuniak Springs City Hall
1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
(850) 892-8500
An application for service is to be completed to establish service. Proof of ownership is required. When not the owner, a Renters Affidavit is required.
Establishing New Service:
Once it is determined service is available by our Public Works Department and corresponding departments have reviewed with the opportunity to assess appropriate fees, the following may be due, along with any other appropriate fees not itemized. The Planning Department will review and itemize fees due for connections inside the city limits and for all commercial connections.
Backflow Prevention & Agricultural Meters
- Residential backflows must be inspected bi-annually by a licensed backflow tester. If an agricultural meter is located on your property, you will need to comply with the City of DeFuniak Springs Backflow Prevention Program. Questions? Call the City's Cross Connection Control Program at 850-892-8534.
Rates for Water as of October 1, 2022
Water rates have been adopted per Resolution 2019-19 based on a rate study performed by the Florida Rural Water Association and the current year price index (4.53%) published by the Florida Public Service Commission. Base rate is established on meter size set at service location:
Positive Displacement Meters (Residential):
Meter Size |
INSIDE City Limits |
OUTSIDE City Limits |
---|---|---|
3/4" |
$29.22 |
$36.53 |
1" |
$40.91 |
$51.13 |
1.5" |
$52.59 |
$65.75 |
2" |
$84.72 |
$105.90 |
Turbine Meters:
Meter Size | INSIDE City Limits | OUTSIDE City Limits |
---|---|---|
2" |
$84.72 |
$105.90 |
3" |
$321.36 |
$401.71 |
4" |
$409.01 |
$511.26 |
6" |
$613.52 |
$766.90 |
8" |
$847.25 |
$1,059.06 |
Agricultural Meters: 0-2,000 gallons is not included in base rate and sewer charges do not apply to AG meter.
Meter Size |
INSIDE City Limits |
OUTSIDE City Limits |
---|---|---|
3/4" |
$17.24 |
$21.54 |
1" |
$28.91 |
$36.15 |
1.5" |
$40.61 |
$50.75 |
2" |
$72.74 |
$90.92 |
3" |
$309.38 |
$386.73 |
4" |
$397.03 |
$496.29 |
3" Hydrant Meter: $292.55 Base - 0-2,000 gallons is not included in base rate. Billing increases based on consumption rates below. Billing to increase based on gallons consumed:
Gallons |
INSIDE City Limits |
OUTSIDE City Limits |
---|---|---|
0-2,000 |
Included in base rate |
Included in base rate |
2,001-5,000 |
$6.00 per 1,000 gallon |
$7.49 per 1,000 gallon |
5,001-10,000 |
$6.60 per 1,000 gallon |
$8.25 per 1,000 gallon |
10,001- |
$7.27 per 1,000 gallon |
$9.08 per 1,000 gallon |
Utility Billing
1350 Baldwin Avenue
Post Office Box 685
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: (850) 892-8503
Fax: (850) 892-8354
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm