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# Utility Service

##  **Establishing a water\sewer account**

All new customers will need to complete a "New Customer Form" and provide a photo ID such as a Driver's license. When completing the form, please be sure to list a phone number where you can be reached. The completed form may be returned by fax to 434-392-6135, by mail to P.O. Drawer 368, Farmville, VA 23901 or in person to the Town of Farmville Treasurer's Office at 116 North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901.

## **Deposits on water**

Customers who are renting will need to make a deposit in order to establish a water and sewer account. A copy of the lease or rental agreement will need to be presented when establishing the account. Residential deposits are as follows:

  * In town deposit amount .................... $ 100.00
  * Outside the town deposit amount ........ $ 150.00

Commercial customers deposits will be on the basis of the Treasurer's estimates of prospective customers use.

## **Discontinuing Service**

When discontinuing water and sewer service the customer should complete a "Final Bill Request". The completed form should be returned to the Treasurer's office by noon of any regular business day if discontinuation of service is desired on the same day. When completing the form, please be sure to list a phone number where you can be reached. The completed form may be returned by fax to 434-392-6135, by mail to P.O. Drawer 368, Farmville, VA 23901 or in person to the Town of Farmville Treasurer's Office at 116 North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901. **General Account Information** Water and sewer bills are mailed every month. Payment in full is due by the 20th of each month. The rate schedule is as follows: **Charge for Water or Water and Sewer** The minimum charge for water service within the town is $10.75 for up to and including 1,500 gallons, based on a monthly consumption. The charge for sewer is computed at a rate equaling 120 percent of the water charge. For example, a minimum bill (1,500 gallons or less monthly) would be $10.75 for water and $12.90 for sewer. The total minimum bill would be $23.65.

####  **Charge for Sewer Only**

There will be a monthly charge of $27.25 for customers who only are connected to the town sewer living in the Town of Farmville limit. For customers with a sewer only connection outside town limits, the monthly charge is $40.88.

##  Water and Sewer Connections

All water and sewer permits are issued at the Treasurer’s Office prior to installation. The fees below are not assumed to be correct and should be considered as a starting point when hooking up to the Town water and sewer.

####  In town water connection charges:

  * Residential, 3/4" tap, per unit - $3,000.00
  * Commercial/industrial, 3/4" tap, per unit - $3,500.00 
    * plus cost of labor, materials and equipment to make tap
  * All taps, over 3/4" times size of meter - $3,500.00. 
    * Plus $3,500.00 per unit in excess of one (1)
    * plus cost of labor, materials, and equipment to make tap
  * Yard, 5/8” tap if connected to existing service line - $550.00. $2,500.00 if connected to main



####  Out of town water connection charges:

  * Residential, 3/4" tap, per unit - $5,000.00
  * Commercial/industrial, 3/4" tap, per unit - $6,500.00 
    * plus cost of labor, materials and equipment to make tap
  * All taps, over 3/4" times size of meter - $10,500.00 
    * plus $6,500.00 per unit in excess of one (1)
    * plus cost of labor, materials, and equipment to make tap
  * Yard, 5/8" tap, if connected to existing service line - $1,500.00. $5,000.00 if connected to main

Tap shall be calculated by the size of the meter or the size of the tap whichever is greater.

####  In town sewer connection charges:

  * Residential 4” tap, per unit - $3,000.00
  * Commercial/industrial, 4” tap, per unit - $3,500.00, plus cost of labor, materials and equipment to make tap
  * All taps, over 4" - $3,500.00 
    * plus $3,500.00 per inch in excess of four (4)
    * plus $3,500.00 per unit in excess of one (1)
    * plus cost of labor, materials and equipment



####  Out of town sewer connection charges:

  * Residential, 4” tap, per unit - $5,000.00
  * Commercial/industrial, 4” per unit - $6,500.00 
    * plus cost of labor, materials and equipment
  * All taps, over 4" - $10,500.00 
    * plus $10,500.00 per inch in excess of four (4)
    * plus $10,500.00 per unit in excess of one (1)
    * plus cost of labor, materials, and equipment

  
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