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Deposits
- Water Only: $60.00*
- Water & Sewer: $100.00*
*Applies to normal usage customer(s)
Connect/Transfer Fee
$15.00
Reconnection Fee
$30.00
The DeFuniak Springs City Council adopted Ordinance Number 803 regarding reconnection of service due to non-payment effective June 27, 2011.
Tap Fee
| Tap Size | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | $1,000.00 | $1,250.00 |
| 1 inch | $1,100.00 | $1,375.00 |
| 1.5 inch | $1,200.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 2 inch | $1,400.00 | $1,750.00 |
In addition to the above tap fee the applicant shall pay the full cost of all meters larger than 3/4 inch. Persons requiring more than one meter per tap shall pay a tap fee for each meter unless the additional meter is for an agricultural meter.
Impact Fees
| Type of User | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Residential User | $275.00 | $344.00 |
| Collective Residential User | $851.00 | $1,064.00 |
| Commercial User** | $851.00 | $1,064.00 |
**Equivalent Residential Unit or 6,000 gallons per month.
Individual Residential user shall mean one who is requesting service for his/her own personal use.
Collective Residential user shall mean one who is requesting service for a residential unit or lot for the purpose of subsequent sale, rental, or lease.
Commercial User shall mean anyone other than a residential user requesting service.
Water Usuage Rates and Minimum Charge
| 3/4 Inch Tap | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2,000 gallons | $26.51* | $33.14* |
| 2,001-5,000 gallons | $5.44** | $6.80** |
| 5,001 - 10,000 gallons | $5.99** | $7.49** |
| 10,001 gallons and above | $6.59** | $8.24** |
*Includes 2,000 gallons of water exclusive of taxes
**per 1,000 gallons above initial 2,000 gallons
Agricultural Meter
3/4 inch tap = $400.00 (No sewer charged on compustion.)
A back flow preventer is required to be installed and inspected prior to connection to this type of meter service.
Minimum Service Charge for Agricultural Meter Services
| Tap Size | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | $15.64 | $19.54 |
Rates are subject to change. Please contact Utility Billing to confirm the current rates.
Effective 10/2017