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Water
Water Rates
Water bills are billed bi-monthly in July, September, November, January, March, and May
Village residents (“inside rate”): $37.50 for the first 1,000 gallons, $7.00 for each additional 1,000 gallons
Non-village residents (“outside rate”): $56.25 for the first 1,000 gallons, $10.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons
A capital charge was added at $23 per dwelling unit based on the Tompkins County Assessment. For commercial accounts, a calculation is performed to determine the account's "equivalent dwelling units" (EDU). This charge goes directly to pay the loan associated with the cost of completing the state mandated upgrade to the water system, a project started 10 years ago now complete.
Water Hauler Fee (bulk water)
$10/kgal
New Service Hookup
Please contact the Village Office for information on adding a new service.
Flow Testing
$100 plus the bulk cost of water (above). Contact the Water Department at 607-387-5618 to make arrangements.
Pool Filling
$50 plus the bulk cost of water (above). Contact the Water Department at 607-387-5618 to make arrangements.
Special Events Water Fees
- Water Hookup - $100 per hookup
- Water Testing - $400 per week
Annual Water Quality Reports
Sewer
Sewer Rates
Sewer bills are billed bi-monthly in July, September, November, January, March, and May
Village residents (“inside rate”): $63.90/bi-monthly
Non-village residents (“outside rate”): $95.85/bi-monthly
New Service
Please contact the Village Office for information on adding a new service.
Assistance Program
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) was discontinued by New York State on September 1, 2023.
You may be eligible for assistance through NYS's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. https://otda.ny.gov.
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