Town of Palmer, MA
4417 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
ph: (413) 283-2603
fx: (413) 283-2604
Three Rivers Fire District
Water Department

Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges
(Effective July 1,2004)
Water Rate: $2.50 per 1,000 gallons
A minimum of $25.00 (or 10,000 gallons) is charged per family unit and is billed quarterly.  A once a year charge for consumption over the yearly minimum of 40,000 gallons is charged onto the second quarter billing period (May- July) @ $2.50 per 1,000 gallons.
Meter Charges: (charged quarterly)
5/8 or 3/4" Meter                $1.50/quarter
1" Meter                            $3.00/quarter
1-1/2" Meter                      $4.00/quarter
2" Meter                            $6.00/quarter
4" Meter or Compound     $10.00/quarter
6" Meter or Compound     $15.00/quarter
Fire Protection Charge:
Private - $20.00/inch of entrance diameter (Annual Charge)
Service Entry Fee:
3/4"         $500.00 plus all installation costs
1"            $750.00
2"            $1,000.00
6"            $1,600.00
8"            $2,000.00
Service Charges:
Service Call (Reg. Hours)               $20.00
Water Shut Off (Reg. Hours)          $20.00
Service Call (After Hours)             $30.00
Materials                                         Cost   +20%
Manual Labor                                 $30.00
Meter Test per Customer Request  $25.00
Demand Notice                              $10.00
Special Billing                               $5.00            .
Special Meter Reading                  $10.00
Fire Flow Testing                          $100.00 + usage
Interest                                           1.5% per month
Returned Check Penalty                $20.00