Water Rates & Fees

Type of Fee
Amount Charged
Water Rate

Use in Cubic Feet

Billed quarterly


Flat fee for all users

$43.31

0-50 cubic feet

4.34¢

51-1,500 cubic feet

12.22¢

1,501-4,000 cubic feet

12.74¢

4,001+ cubic feet

13.27¢

Hopedale Capital Impact Fee$52.81 per quarter
Local Capital Impact Fee$13.75 per quarter
Late Fee$25
Admin Fee$50
Interest14% calculated daily in accordance with MGL Ch 59 §57C
Manual Reading Fee/Estimated Reading Fee$25
Returned Check$25 (per MGL Ch 60 §59A)
Shut-off/Turn-On Fees$25
Final Reading for Property Transfers$25, $50 if less than 7 days' notice
Certified Water Operator - Call Out RateContracted Certified Operator rates will be billed at cost; prices reflect current contracted rates.(Current rates are $135/hr during business hours and $202.50/hr with a 3-hour minimum for after hours)
Water TestingCost + 20%
Installation and/or testing of backflow devicesCost + 20%
Fire Connection Fees (Quarterly Charge)$151.50/quarter for connections under 6" $212 per quarter for 6 inches and larger connections
Charge for Unauthorized Use of Water$500 + cost of water used at the highest billing rate
Violations of Water Use RestrictionsFirst Offence - $50Second Offence - $100Third and subsequent offenses - $200
Meter Calibration and Testing$105 for 1 inch or less ($0 if meter is found to be defective), Cost + 20% for meters greater than 1"
New Connection Fees:
Existing Connection - Reactivation

$100/year since the date of the last payment to the Department

Min Fee = $100

Maximum Fee = $1,000

New Service - Residential

Connection Fee + Cost to install service + Cost of new meter

Connection Fee = $500 per bedroom

Minimum Connection Fee = $1,000

New Service - Commercial

Connection Fee + Cost to install service + Cost of new meter

Connection Fee = $1× Approved Title V Flow Rate

Minimum Connection Fee = $1,000