Rates
LYCOMING COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (LCWSA) set its rates for the 2011 calendar year at its meeting on December 1, 2010.
The increase in the sewer rates is due to rising costs of operating wastewater facilities, more stringent and changing regulatory requirements, and specifically to the upcoming capital improvements that must be made to comply with the Chesapeake Bay regulations (new nutrient and phosphorus permit limits).
2011 SEWER RATES
| SERVICE AREA | USER RATE PER EDU PER MONTH |
| Armstrong | $60.00 |
| MRSS – Montoursville | $60.00 |
| MRSS – Fairfield | $60.00 |
| MRSS – Halls Station | $60.00 |
Prepay Discounts
The prepay discount is 3% for customers pre-paying twelve months in advance with payment received by January 20th. Past due balances must be paid in full before a customer can take advantage of the prepay discount for the 2011 calendar year.
Half year discounts are NOT offered for the 2011 calendar year.
BILLING CYCLE
Sewer customers will be billed monthly with payment due by the 20th of each month.
Late Fees/Penalty
As part of the Authority’s rate structure, a one-time penalty of ten percent or a carrying charge on the outstanding balance of 1½ percent per month shall be added, whichever is greater. The late penalty will be applied to an account on which the payment has been received after the twentieth (20th) of the month for which the service is rendered.
2011 WATER RATES – NON VILLAGE WATER CUSTOMERS
METERED CHARGES All metered service customers will be charged a consumptive water charge and a fixed monthly customer charge. Metered Consumptive Water Charge All metered water customers shall pay a consumptive rate of $7.28/1,000 gallons.
SCHEDULE A – Consumptive Rate $7.28 per thousand
Metered Monthly Customer Charge In addition to the consumptive charge, metered water customers will be charged a MONTHLY CUSTOMER CHARGE per Schedule B:
SCHEDULE B – MONTHLY CUSTOMER CHARGE
| Meter Size | Size Ratio (AWWA Std) |
Monthly | Quarterly | Annual |
| 5/8″ | 1 | $25.00 | $75.00 | $300.00 |
| 3/4″ | 1.5 | $37.50 | $112.50 | $450.00 |
| 1″ | 2.5 | $62.50 | $187.50 | $750.00 |
| 1 1/2″ | 5 | $125.00 | $375.00 | $1500.00 |
| 2″ | 8 | $200.00 | $600.00 | $2400.00 |
FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES – NON RESIDENTIAL
The Fire Protection Charge is applicable to all customers who have water service provided for sprinkler systems, dedicated fire protection lines, and/or dedicated hose connections for fire protection.
No separate charge shall be made for water used in the extinguishing of accidental fires. Water for any other purpose, other than scheduled fire protection system testing or fire extinguishing, shall not be drawn through a private fire service connection.
| Line Size | Size Ratio (based on cross section) |
Monthly | Quarterly | Annual |
| 6″ | 1 | $200.00 | $600.00 | $2400.00 |
| 8″ | 1.78 | $356.00 | $1068.00 | $4272.00 |
| 10″ | 2.78 | $556.00 | $1668.00 | $6672.00 |
| 12″ | 4 | $800.00 | $2400.00 | $9600.00 |
BILLING CYCLE
Water customers will be billed monthly for consumption, meter charges, and if applicable, fire protection charges.
LATE FEES/PENALTY
As part of the Authority’s rate structure, a onetime penalty of ten percent or a carrying charge on the outstanding balance of 1½ percent per month shall be added, whichever is greater. Bills will be sent at the beginning of each month for the previous month’s consumption and related charges. Payment of entire invoiced amount is required within 20 days from the statement date or bill card date.
