Metered Water Rate Service
The following are our current rates applicable to all retail customers served by the utility on a metered basis.
The charge for this service is not subject to cancellation or reduction for seasonal or temporary periods. All metered rate service base rate(s) have zero allowance for the water usage. Base rate charge(s) and water usage block(s) are modified by the meter size factor. The majority of our residential customers have a 3/4-inch meter.
Usage rates for each block are shown per 1 cubic foot (cu.ft). Billing for any block shall be calculated on a per cubic foot amount used and based on the usage rate charge of that block. Olympic Water & Sewer bills on a bi-monthly schedule.
Rates effective as of June 23, 2025
Base Rates and Volumetric Usage Charges per cubic foot of water. Note: 1 cubic foot of water is equal to 7.48 gallons
Connection Fees
| Connection Fee | Rates |
|---|---|
| Water | $750 |
| Sewer* | $19,250 |
Effective June 1, 2026
*Connections made without prior payment will incur a $5,000 penalty.
Ancillary Charges
| Rule 5 | Disconnected Visit Charge (per visit) | $75 |
| Rule 6 | Reconnect Charge (per visit) | $100 |
| After Working Hours Reconnect Charge (per visit) | $200 | |
| Rule 11 | Service Visit Charge | $60 |
| Rule 14 | Late Payment Charge (whichever is greater) | 2% of unpaid balance or $5.00 minimum |
| Rule 20 | Account Set-up Charge | $60 |
| Rule 21 | NSF Charge (each check) | $12 |
| Rule 22 | Water Availability Letter Charge | $40 |
| Rule 24 | Backflow Assembly Inspection (per hour pro-rated) | $85 |
| Rule 25 | Seasonal Turn On/Off Charge (per visit) | $40 |
| Rule 28 | Damage & Repairs Time + Materials Overtime Rates will be applied after normal work hours. |
Time + Materials |
| Standard Labor Rate | $60 / hour | |
| Overtime Labor Rate | $90 / hour |
Effective: June 22, 2026
Current Sewer Rate
| Per Billing |
|---|
| $182.42 |
Effective as of June 22, 2026.
