New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 21 - Miscellaneous › Chapter LXXXIII - Buffalo Water Board › Part 10085 - Buffalo Water Board Regulations › Section 10085.16 - Schedule of rates, fees and charges

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
Effective term of schedule.
The schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof sets
				  forth the rates, fees and other charges applicable to the provision of water
				  and related services by the Buffalo Water Board to all premises, owners, users
				  and other persons, as of the date set forth therein, and continuing thereafter,
				  until amended.
BUFFALO WATER BOARD
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED
ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND BILLED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1,
				  2007.
The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in
				  United States dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water,
				  except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by
				  the Buffalo Water Board.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All rates, fees and charges for water and services supplied
				  which are not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates,
				  fees and charges to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
				  Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.
NON-METERED RATES
Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
116.72
From 25-30 Feet
131.36
From 31-35 Feet
160.40
From 36-40 Feet
189.60
From 41-45 Feet
204.04
From 46-50 Feet
218.72
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
131.36
From 25-30 Feet
160.40
From 31-35 Feet
189.60
From 36-40 Feet
204.04
From 41-45 Feet
218.72
From 46-50 Feet
247.76
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
160.40
From 25-30 Feet
189.60
From 31-35 Feet
204.04
From 36-40 Feet
218.72
From 41-45 Feet
247.76
From 46-50 Feet
276.72
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
189.60
From 25-30 Feet
204.04
From 31-35 Feet
218.72
From 36-40 Feet
247.76
From 41-45 Feet
276.72
From 46-50 Feet
305.80
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
204.04
From 25-30 Feet
218.72
From 31-35 Feet
247.76
From 36-40 Feet
276.72
From 41-45 Feet
305.80
From 46-50 Feet
320.40
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
218.72
From 25-30 Feet
247.76
From 31-35 Feet
276.72
From 36-40 Feet
305.80
From 41-45 Feet
320.40
From 46-50 Feet
334.80
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
247.76
From 25-30 Feet
276.72
From 31-35 Feet
305.80
From 36-40 Feet
320.40
From 41-45 Feet
334.80
From 46-50 Feet
364.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling
							 Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
75.52
From 25-30 Feet
84.16
From 31-35 Feet
102.96
From 36-40 Feet
121.36
From 41-45 Feet
130.60
From 46-50 Feet
140.08
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
84.16
From 25-30 Feet
102.96
From 31-35 Feet
121.36
From 36-40 Feet
130.60
From 41-45 Feet
140.08
From 46-50 Feet
158.56
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
102.96
From 25-30 Feet
121.36
From 31-35 Feet
130.60
From 36-40 Feet
140.08
From 41-45 Feet
158.56
From 46-50 Feet
177.12
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
121.36
From 25-30 Feet
130.60
From 31-35 Feet
140.08
From 36-40 Feet
158.56
From 41-45 Feet
177.12
From 46-50 Feet
195.80
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
130.60
From 25-30 Feet
140.08
From 31-35 Feet
158.56
From 36-40 Feet
177.12
From 41-45 Feet
195.80
From 46-50 Feet
205.12
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
140.08
From 25-30 Feet
158.56
From 31-35 Feet
177.12
From 36-40 Feet
195.80
From 41-45 Feet
205.12
From 46-50 Feet
214.36
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
158.56
From 25-30 Feet
177.12
From 31-35 Feet
195.80
From 36-40 Feet
205.12
From 41-45 Feet
214.36
From 46-50 Feet
233.14
Regular Rates
When more than one family in house
116.72
Bathtubs
29.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house
75.52
Bathtubs
18.96
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
29.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate - if not attached to
							 bathtub
18.96
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self closing valve
58.60
Each additional self closing valve
44.72
Evasive closets
87.72
Antifreezing or hopper closet
436.40
Urinals in private dwellings
58.60
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self closing valve
37.68
Each additional self closing valve
28.72
Evasive closets
58.60
Antifreezing or hopper closet
279.28
Urinals in private dwellings
37.68
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
145.46
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
93.08
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 ft. in diameter or length by 30
							 inches deep and smaller, per season
72.88
Pools larger than above, per season
145.46
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Portable pools 12 ft. in diameter or length by 30
							 inches deep and smaller, per season
46.54
Pools larger than above, per season
112.04
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
58.38
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
29.18
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
37.32
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
18.68
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
22.28
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
14.24
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
29.18
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Private dwelling, water system per season
18.68
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
29.18
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Private dwelling, steam system per season
18.68
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
58.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
37.68
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures
129.00
Without water fixtures
58.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
With water fixtures
74.72
Without water fixtures
37.68
Sprinkling Connections
Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
0.44
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30 foot
							 frontage, in block, per lineal foot
1.72
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
2.42
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
43.68
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
60.50
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
0.32
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30 foot
							 frontage, in block, per lineal foot
1.14
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
1.64
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
28.06
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
39.30
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum
349.16
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum
223.56
METER
							 RATES
Regular Rates
Monthly
Quarterly
Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.
First 9,999 Cu. Ft.
$18.99
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.
10,000 - 36,000 Cu. Ft.
$17.77
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.
Over 36,000 Cu. Ft.
$13.57
Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as
				  follows:
Monthly
Quarterly
Capacity Charge
Capacity Charge
5/8 Inch Meter
7.89
23.82
3/4 Inch Meter
11.88
35.73
1 Inch Meter
19.82
59.58
1 1/2 Inch Meter
39.67
119.10
2 Inch Meter
63.47
190.53
3 Inch Meter
119.03
357.24
4 Inch Meter
198.43
595.38
6 Inch Meter
396.89
1,190.79
8 Inch Meter
635.05
1,931.07
10 Inch Meter
912.92
2,738.85
12 Inch Meter
N/A
N/A
16 Inch Meter
N/A
N/A
20 Inch Meter
N/A
N/A
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Monthly
Quarterly
Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.
First 9,999 Cu. Ft.
$11.44
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.
10,000 - 36,000 Cu. Ft.
$10.61
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.
Over 36,000 Cu. Ft.
$3.93
Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as
				  follows:
Quarterly Capacity Charge plus
							 Consumption
5/8 Inch Meter
14.28
3/4 Inch Meter
21.51
1 Inch Meter
35.73
11/2 Inch Meter
71.55
2 Inch Meter
114.30
Building Purposes
Regular Rates
Stone used, per cord
5.23
Brick used, per 1,000
3.47
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.
10.38
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.
13.66
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard
1.38
Concrete building blocks, per 1,000
24.55
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet
2.56
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less
52.34
12 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less
78.41
13 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less and upwards in
							 proportion
104.53
In addition, for use of hydrant
126.52
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet
52.34
Each additional 100 feet or less - two foot width
8.12
Each additional 100 feet or less - three foot
							 width
11.98
Each additional 100 feet or less - four foot width
15.77
Each additional 100 feet or less - five foot width
20.12
Each additional 100 feet or less - six foot width
23.97
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench
7.06
In addition, for use of hydrant
126.50
MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be
				  charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates
				  are herein specified.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section
				  shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public
				  Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water
				  Board.
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not
							 ready
$52.50
Renewal of turned off water supply
$81.50
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of
							 service
$20.25
Renewal of turned off water supply for unauthorized
							 water use
$132.00
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding
							 meter has been received, for each time Water Division Personnel unable to gain
							 access
$30.95
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1
							 charge
$38.50
Hydrant permits for use of water daily rate per
							 hydrant
$126.50
Weekly rate per hydrant
$294.00
Monthly rate per hydrant
$843.00
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)
$3,378.00
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)
$126.50
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required
$126.50
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit
							 conditions
$1,267.00
NEW TURN OFF AND ON FEES
All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as
				  follows:
1. If the pipe is not ready
				for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge is
				$52.50. This shall be billed directly to the plumber.
2. Turn offs for non-payment of meter and
				flat rate accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment
				charge is $81.50.
3. The fee for
				discontinuance of the water supply per the owner's request which is given in
				writing or on the register provided is $20.25.
4. The fee for an owner who has requested
				this discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned
				back on at a later date is also $20.25.
5. Where water has been turned off for
				non-payment of a water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for
				unauthorized water use is $132.00.
6. When an owner or tenant calls to have the
				water turned off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of
				time after repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is $38.50 -
				one bill.
7. When a customer makes
				a complaint about a meter and requests a service call to the premises at a
				definite date and time and fails to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to
				bill and such user shall pay an additional $30.95.
CHARGES FOR
PLUGS AND TAPS
Plugs..
				  $235.00.........................................................................................................................................
TAPPING CHARGES - WITH OR WITHOUT
							 METER
Tap Sizes
Minimum Watermain Diameter
Charge
3/4 Inch
6 Inch
$374.00
1 Inch
8 Inch
$609.00
11/4 Inch
12 Inch
$997.00
11/2 Inch
16 Inch
$1,117.00
2 Inch
20 Inch
$1,529.00
The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith
				  Patent Connection:
4 × 4
$861.00
8 × 8
$1,280.00
6 × 4
$861.00
10 × 8
$1,280.00
8 × 4
$861.00
12 × 8
$1,280.00
10 × 4
$1,280.00
16 × 8
$1,498.00
12 × 4
$1,280.00
20 × 8
$1,498.00
16 × 4
$1,498.00
24 × 8
$1,498.00
20 × 4
$1,498.00
24 × 4
$1,498.00
6 × 6
$861.00
10 × 10
$1,280.00
8 × 6
$1,280.00
12 × 10
$1,280.00
10 × 6
$1,280.00
16 × 10
$1,498.00
12 × 6
$1,280.00
16 × 12
$1,498.00
16 × 6
$1,498.00
16 × 16
$1,498.00
20 × 6
$1,498.00
20 × 10
$1,498.00
24 × 6
$1,498.00
20 × 12
$1,498.00
The above charges DO NOT include the cost
							 of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges
							 will be added to the above charges:
3/4 Inch Meter
$72.00
1 Inch Meter
$135.00
11/2Inch Meter
$300.00
2 Inch Meter
$428.00
The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation
				  & Removal:
SIZE
SIZE
INSTALLATION
REMOVALS
4 × 4
$861.00
$496.00
6 × 4
$861.00
$513.00
8 × 4
$861.00
$566.00
10 × 4
$1,280.00
$615.00
12 × 4
$1,280.00
$624.00
16 × 4
$1,498.00
$744.00
20 × 4
$1,498.00
$1,201.00
24 × 4
$1,498.00
$1,640.00
6 × 6
$861.00
$513.00
8 × 6
$1,280.00
$566.00
10 × 6
$1,280.00
$615.00
12 × 6
$1,280.00
$624.00
16 × 6
$1,498.00
$744.00
20 × 6
$1,498.00
$1,201.00
24 × 6
$1,498.00
$1,640.00
8 × 8
$1,280.00
$566.00
10 × 8
$1,280.00
$658.00
12 × 8
$1,280.00
$658.00
16 × 8
$1,498.00
$855.00
20 × 8
$1,498.00
$1,453.00
24 × 8
$1,498.00
$2,049.00
10 × 10
$1,280.00
$566.00
12 × 10
$1,280.00
$658.00
12 × 12
$1,280.00
$658.00
16 × 10
$1,498.00
$855.00
16 × 12
$1,498.00
$855.00
16 × 16
$1,498.00
$1,092.00
20 × 10
$1,498.00
$1,453.00
20 × 12
$1,498.00
$2,049.00
SERVICE AND PARTS
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Service Box Bolt - Long
$7.00
Service Box Bolt - Short
$5.35
Cover - 21/4"
$4.50
Cover - 3"
$7.00
Cover - Small (#1)
$7.00
Cover - Repair (21/2")
$14.00
Cover - Repair (3")
$17.95
9" Extension (3")
$17.00
3" Service Box complete
$53.95
20" Extension (3")
$17.95
24" Extension (3")
$30.70
28" Extension (3")
$35.95
30" Extension (3")
$39.60
34" Extension (3")
$43.25
Lower Half 31" - 3" Bases
$36.95
Lower Half 40" - 3" Bases
$41.50
Top Half 18" (less cover & bolt)
$25.25
Top Half 27" (less cover & bolt)
$30.70
21/2" Service Box Complete
$50.50
21/2" Top Half Complete
$22.45
9" Extension (21/2")
$10.75
Valve Boxes
5" & 7" Base
$90.25
5" Cover
$16.10
5" Valve Box Upper Half 26"
$38.00
7" Cover
$26.95
5" Valve Box Complete - 36" - 40"
$153.50
7" Valve Box Complete
$252.70
7" Top Half with Cover
$133.60
7" Lower Half 8" Extension
$45.00
7" Lower Half 14" Extension
$56.85
7" (18") Extension
$81.00
7" Lower Half 26" Extension
$86.60
7" Upper Half 26" Extension
$101.35
7" Riser 2"
$45.00
7" Bottom Sections
$90.25
FIRE HYDRANTS - COMPLETE -
							 MATHEWS
4 Ft.
$1,061.00
5 Ft.
$1,220.00
6 Ft.
$1,272.00
7 Ft.
$1,460.05
METER LABOR REPAIR CHARGES
3 Inch Meter
$798.00
4 Inch Meter
$932.00
6 Inch Meter
$1,063.00
8 Inch Meter
$1,235.00
10 inch Meter
$1,411.00
PLUS 40% TO METER PARTS
Turn Off Fee
$20.25
Turn On Fee
$20.25
Valve Turn Off Fee
$141.90
Valve Turn On Fee
$141.90
PUMPING OUT FIRE HYDRANTS
$126.50
FIRE HYDRANTS - COMPLETE -
							 MUELLER
3 Ft.
$975.00
31/2 Ft.
$995.00
4 Ft.
$1,207.00
4 1/2 Ft.
$1,238.00
5 Ft.
$1,284.00
5 1/2 Ft.
$1,320.00
6 Ft.
$1,360.00
6 1/2 Ft.
$1,401.00
7 Ft.
$1,425.00
FIRE HYDRANTS - WITHOUT ELBOW & PROTECTIVE
							 CASE - MATHEWS
4 Ft.
$657.00
5 Ft.
$685.00
6 Ft.
$722.00
FIRE HYDRANT - TOP HALF COMPLETE
$748.00
15" Mathews Extension
$409.00
18" Mathews Extension
$414.00
LEAD (Includes Propane)
$ 1.24/lb.
LEAD WOOL
$ 2.09/lb.
YOKES COMPLETE
3/4"
$61.00
1"
101.00
TILE FRAME AND COVER
Complete
$67.00
CORNER HORN COMPLETE WITH TWO VALVES & TWO
							 REPAIR
Joints
$39.00
WATER METERS
5/8" × 3/4"
$61.00
3/4"
$72.00
1"
$135.00
1 1/2"
$300.00
1"
$428.00
WATER METER COUPLINGS
5/8 ×1/2"
$3.60 Pair
5/8 × 3/4"
$5.30 Pair
1"
$7.90 Pair
1 1/2"
$13.90 Pair
2"
$21.00 Pair
HOURLY RATE FOR BILLING PURPOSES
							 (LABOR)
Caulker Supervisor
Maximum Annual Salary
$43,605.00
$20.88 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 8.35
$29.23 per hour
Caulker
Maximum Annual Salary
$37,756.00
$18.08 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 7.23
$25.31 per hour
Machine Operator - Water
Maximum Annual Salary
$37,756.00
$18.08 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 7.23
$25.31 per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator - Water
Maximum Annual Salary
$37,516.00
$17.96 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 7.18
$25.14
Truck Driver
Maximum Annual Salary
$37,516.00
$17.96 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 7.18
$25.14 per hour
Senior Water Service Worker
Maximum Annual Salary
$35,448.00
$16.97 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 6.38
$23.75 per hour
Water Service Worker
Maximum Annual Salary
$33,350.00
$15.97 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 6.38
$22.35 per hour
Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I
Maximum Annual Salary
$37,516.00
$17.96 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%
$ 7.18
$25.14 per hour
Charges for Use of Equipment:
Service Repair Trucks
- Includes two-way
				  radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps
..............................................................................................................................................................................
RATE PER HOUR:
..............................................................................................................................................................................
$37.00
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Compressor Trucks
- Includes two-way radio,
				  pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 cubic feet
..............................................................................................................................................................................
RATE PER HOUR:
..............................................................................................................................................................................
$50.00
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Portable Compressor
- Includes pavement
				  breaker, pumps, 3 Wheel Trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.
..............................................................................................................................................................................
RATE PER HOUR:
..............................................................................................................................................................................
$11.50
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Wheel
Door
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
6 Wheel
2WD
D
$31.00
10 Wheel (With split rear end)
4WS
D
$55.00
Large Crane
- 4 Wheel - 15 Ton
				  Telescoping
..............................................................................................................................................................................
RATE PER HOUR:
..............................................................................................................................................................................
$140.82
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Dump Trucks
- Includes two-way radio
Wheel
Door
Yard
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
6 Wheel
2WD
5-6
D
$35.00
4 Wheel
4WD
2-3
G
$27.50
6 Wheel
2WD
8-10
D
$38.50
4 Wheel
4WD
2-3
G
$27.50
4 Wheel
4WD
1-2
G
$27.50
4 Wheel
4WD
1-2
G
$27.50
6 Wheel
2WD
8-10
D
$38.50
6 Wheel
2WD
5-6
G
$27.50
10 Wheel
2WD
18-20
D
$75.00
3/4 Ton Pick UP Trucks
- Includes two-way
				  radio
..............................................................................................................................................................................
RATE PER HOUR:
..............................................................................................................................................................................
$12.50
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Back Hoes
- Includes two-way radio, boom
				  extension, diesel engines and buckets
Wheel/Drive
Bucket 4 & 1
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
4 Wheel 2 WD
7/8 Cu. Yd.
D
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped
$39.60
4 Wheel 4 WD
7/8 Cu. Yd.
G
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped
$49.80
Concrete:
Cost to replace concrete - $9.90 per square foot plus cost of
				  gravel to fill excavation.
Warning Barricades and Lights:
The following rates shall be charged for warning barricades
				  and lights:
Rate Each Per Day
Regular
$0.73
Standard Double
$1.39
Double High Intensity
$2.95
6 Wheel
2WD
8-10 yd.
$47.00
4 Wheel
2WD
7/8 Cu. Yd
(Backhoe)
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped
$39.60
4 Wheel
2WD
7/8 Cu. Yd.
(Backhoe)
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped
$39.30
Street Asphalt Cut
The following rate will be charged to repair a street asphalt
				  cut:
$20.00 per square foot - includes new concrete base, binder
				  and asphalt plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.
Plumbers' Bond
All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total
				  sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to indemnify and hold harmless the
				  Buffalo Water Board from all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo
				  Water Board in accordance with section
				  10085.6(c).
Credit Card Payments
All persons who pay any rates, fees or charges by credit card
				  shall also pay two dollars ($2.00) for each charge transaction to defray the
				  cost of such credit transaction.
BUFFALO WATER BOARD
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED
ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2010.
The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in
				  United States dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water,
				  except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by
				  the Buffalo Water Board.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All rates, fees and charges for water and services supplied
				  which are not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates,
				  fees and charges to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
				  Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.
NON-METERED RATES
Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$124.31
From 25 - 30 Feet
$139.90
From 31 - 35 Feet
$170.83
From 36 - 40 Feet
$201.92
From 41 - 45 Feet
$217.30
From 46 - 50 Feet
$232.94
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$139.90
From 25 - 30 Feet
$170.83
From 31 - 35 Feet
$201.92
From 36 - 40 Feet
$217.30
From 41 - 45 Feet
$232.94
From 46 - 50 Feet
$263.86
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$170.83
From 25 - 30 Feet
$201.92
From 31 - 35 Feet
$217.30
From 36 - 40 Feet
$232.94
From 41 - 45 Feet
$263.86
From 46 - 50 Feet
$294.71
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$201.92
From 25 - 30 Feet
$217.30
From 31 - 35 Feet
$232.94
From 36 - 40 Feet
$263.86
From 41 - 45 Feet
$294.71
From 46 - 50 Feet
$325.68
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$217.30
From 25 - 30 Feet
$232.94
From 31 - 35 Feet
$263.86
From 36 - 40 Feet
$294.71
From 41 - 45 Feet
$325.68
From 46 - 50 Feet
$341.23
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$232.94
From 25 - 30 Feet
$263.86
From 31 - 35 Feet
$294.71
From 36 - 40 Feet
$325.68
From 41 - 45 Feet
$341.23
From 46 - 50 Feet
$356.56
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$263.86
From 25 - 30 Feet
$294.71
From 31 - 35 Feet
$325.68
From 36 - 40 Feet
$341.23
From 41 - 45 Feet
$356.56
From 46 - 50 Feet
$388.51
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly
							 Dwelling Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$80.43
From 25 - 30 Feet
$89.63
From 31 - 35 Feet
$109.65
From 36 - 40 Feet
$129.25
From 41 - 45 Feet
$139.09
From 46 - 50 Feet
$149.19
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$89.63
From 25 - 30 Feet
$109.65
From 31 - 35 Feet
$129.25
From 36 - 40 Feet
$139.09
From 41 - 45 Feet
$149.19
From 46 - 50 Feet
$168.87
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$109.65
From 25 - 30 Feet
$129.25
From 31 - 35 Feet
$139.09
From 36 - 40 Feet
$149.19
From 41 - 45 Feet
$168.87
From 46 - 50 Feet
$188.63
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$129.25
From 25 - 30 Feet
$139.09
From 31 - 35 Feet
$149.19
From 36 - 40 Feet
$168.87
From 41 - 45 Feet
$188.63
From 46 - 50 Feet
$208.53
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$139.09
From 25 - 30 Feet
$149.19
From 31 - 35 Feet
$168.87
From 36 - 40 Feet
$188.63
From 41 - 45 Feet
$208.53
From 46 - 50 Feet
$218.45
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$149.19
From 25 - 30 Feet
$168.87
From 31 - 35 Feet
$188.63
From 36 - 40 Feet
$208.53
From 41 - 45 Feet
$218.45
From 46 - 50 Feet
$228.29
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$168.87
From 25 - 30 Feet
$188.63
From 31 - 35 Feet
$208.53
From 36 - 40 Feet
$218.45
From 41 - 45 Feet
$228.29
From 46 - 50 Feet
$248.29
Regular Rates
When more than one family in house
$124.31
Bathtubs
$31.35
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house
$80.43
Bathtubs
$20.19
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to
							 bathtub
$31.35
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Regular Rates - if not attached to
							 bathtub
$20.19
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self-closing valve
$62.41
Each additional self closing valve
$47.63
Evasive closets
$93.42
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$464.77
Urinals in private dwellings
$62.41
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve
$40.13
Each additional self-closing valve
$30.59
Evasive closets
$62.41
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$297.43
Urinals in private dwellings
$40.13
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated
							 hose
$154.91
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated
							 hose
$99.13
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$77.62
Pools larger than above, per
							 season
$154.91
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$49.57
Pools larger than above, per
							 season
$119.32
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$62.17
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$31.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$39.75
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$19.89
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$23.73
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$15.17
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per
							 season
$31.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per
							 season
$19.89
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per
							 season
$31.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per
							 season
$19.89
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$62.24
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$40.13
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures
$137.39
Without water fixtures
$62.24
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures
$79.58
Without water fixtures
$40.13
Sprinkling Connections
Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.47
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$1.83
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$2.58
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$46.52
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$64.43
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.34
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$1.21
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$1.75
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$29.88
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$41.85
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per
							 annum
$371.86
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per
							 annum
$238.09
METER RATES
Monthly Consumption Rates
Monthly Blocks
$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.
$ 20.22
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 18.93
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 14.45
Monthly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge
				  plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Monthly
5/8 Inch
$ 10.25
3/4 Inch
$ 14.50
1 Inch
$ 25.76
1 1/2 Inch
$ 51.55
2 Inch
$ 82.48
3 Inch
$ 154.68
4 Inch
$ 257.85
6 Inch
$ 515.75
8 Inch
$ 825.23
10 Inch
$ 1,186.32
Quarterly Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.
$ 20.22
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 18.93
Over 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 14.45
Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge
				  plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Quarterly
5/8 Inch
$ 30.92
3/4 Inch
$ 43.60
1 Inch
$ 77.33
11/2 Inch
$ 154.59
2 Inch
$ 247.31
3 Inch
$ 463.70
4 Inch
$ 772.80
6 Inch
$ 1,545.64
8 Inch
$ 2,506.52
10 Inch
$ 3,555.02
Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.
$ 12.18
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 11.30
Over 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 4.19
Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each
				  meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Quarterly
5/8 Inch
$ 15.21
3/4 Inch
$ 22.91
1 Inch
$ 38.05
11/2 Inch
$ 76.20
2 Inch
$ 121.73
MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be
				  charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates
				  are herein specified.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section
				  shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public
				  Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water
				  Board.
Building Purposes
Stone used, per cord
$5.57
Brick used, per 1,000
$3.70
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq yds.
$11.05
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq yds.
$14.55
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard
$1.47
Concrete building blocks
$26.15
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet
$2.73
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea 100 ft. or less
$55.74
12 inch sewer, ea 100 ft. or less
$83.51
13 inch sewer, ea 100 ft. or less and upwards in
							 proportion
$111.32
In addition, for use of hydrant
$134.74
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet
$55.74
Each additional 100 feet or less - two-foot width
$8.65
Each additional 100 feet or less - three-foot
							 width
$12.76
Each additional 100 feet or less - four-foot width
$16.80
Each additional 100 feet or less - five-foot width
$21.43
Each additional 100 feet or less - six-foot width
$25.53
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench
$7.52
In addition, for use of hydrant
$134.72
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not
							 ready
$55.91
Renewal of turned-off water supply
$86.80
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of
							 service
$21.57
Renewal of turned-off water supply for unauthorized
							 water use
$140.58
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding
							 meter has been received, for each time City personnel are unable to gain
							 access
$32.96
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1
							 charge
$41.00
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant
$134.72
Weekly rate per hydrant
$313.11
Monthly rate per hydrant
$897.80
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)
$3,597.57
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)
$134.72
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required
$134.72
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit
							 conditions
$1,349.36
New Turn Off and Turn On Fees
All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as
				  follows:
1
Billed directly to the plumber. If the pipe is not
							 ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge
							 is
$ 55.91
2
Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate
							 accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge
							 is
$ 86.80
3
The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the
							 owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is
$ 21.57
4
The fee for an owner who has requested this
							 discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back
							 on at a later date is also
$ 21.57
5
Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a
							 water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water
							 use is
$ 140.58
6
When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned
							 off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after
							 repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is
$ 41.00
7
When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and
							 requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails
							 to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an
							 additional
$ 32.96
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Plugs $ 250.28
Tapping charges - With or Without
							 Meter
Tap Sizes
Minimum Water Main Diameter
3/4-inch
6-inch
$ 398.31
1-inch
8-inch
$ 648.59
1-1/4-inch
12-inch
$ 1,061.81
1-1/2-inch
16-inch
$ 1,189.61
2-inch
20-inch
$ 1,628.39
The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith
				  Patent Connection:
SIZE
4 × 4
$916.97
6 × 4
$916.97
8 × 4
$916.97
10 × 4
$1,363.20
12 × 4
$1,363.20
16 × 4
$1,595.37
20 × 4
$1,595.37
24 × 4
$1,595.37
6 × 6
$916.97
8 × 6
$1,363.20
10 × 6
$1,363.20
12 × 6
$1,363.20
16 × 6
$1,595.37
20 × 6
$1,595.37
24 × 6
$1,595.37
8 × 8
$1,363.20
10 × 8
$1,363.20
12 × 8
$1,363.20
16 × 8
$1,595.37
20 × 8
$1,595.37
24 × 8
$1,595.37
10 × 10
$1,363.20
12 × 10
$1,363.20
12 × 12
$1,363.20
16 × 10
$1,595.37
16 × 12
$1,595.37
16 × 16
$1,595.37
20 × 10
$1,595.37
20 × 12
$1,595.37
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a
				  meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the
				  above charges:
3/4-inch meter
$76.68
1-inch meter
$143.78
1-1/2-inch meter
$319.50
2-inch meter
$455.82
The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation
				  & Removal:
Installation
Removal
4 × 4
$916.97
$528.24
6 × 4
$916.97
$546.35
8 × 4
$916.97
$602.79
10 × 4
$1,363.20
$654.98
12 × 4
$1,363.20
$664.56
16 × 4
$1,595.37
$792.36
20 × 4
$1,595.37
$1,279.07
24 × 4
$1,595.37
$1,746.60
6 × 6
$916.97
$546.35
8 × 6
$1,363.20
$602.79
10 × 6
$1,363.20
$654.98
12 × 6
$1,363.20
$664.56
16 × 6
$1,595.37
$792.36
20 × 6
$1,595.37
$1,279.07
24 × 6
$1,595.37
$1,746.60
8 × 8
$1,363.20
$602.79
10 × 8
$1,363.20
$700.77
12 × 8
$1,363.20
$700.77
16 × 8
$1,595.37
$910.58
20 × 8
$1,595.37
$1,547.45
24 × 8
$1,595.37
$2,182.19
10 × 10
$1,363.20
$602.79
12 × 10
$1,363.20
$700.77
12 × 12
$1,363.20
$700.77
16 × 10
$1,595.37
$910.58
16 × 12
$1,595.37
$910.58
16 × 16
$1,595.37
$1,162.98
20 × 10
$1,595.37
$1,547.45
20 × 12
$1,595.37
$2,182.19
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a
				  meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the
				  above charges.
3/4-inch meter
$76.68
1-inch meter
$143.78
1-1/2-inch meter
$319.50
2-inch meter
$455.82
Service & Parts Miscellaneous Charges
Service Box Bolt - Long
$7.46
Service Box Bolt - Short
$5.70
Cover - 21/4-inch
$4.79
Cover - 3-inch
$7.46
Cover - Small (#1)
$7.46
Cover - Repair (21/2-inch)
$14.91
Cover - Repair (3-inch)
$19.12
9-inch Extension (3-inch)
$18.11
3-inch service box complete
$57.46
20-inch extension (3-inch)
$19.12
24-inch extension (3-inch)
$32.70
28-inch extension (3-inch)
$38.29
30-inch extension (3-inch)
$42.17
34-inch extension (3-inch)
$46.06
Lower half 31-inch - 3-inch bases
$39.35
Lower half 40-inch - 3-inch bases
$44.20
Top Half 18-inch (less cover & bolt)
$26.89
Top Half 27-inch (less cover & bolt)
$32.70
21/2-inch service box complete
$53.78
21/2-inch top half complete
$23.91
9-inch Extension (21/2-inch)
$11.45
Valve Boxes
5-inch & 7-inch base
$96.12
5-inch cover
$17.15
5-inch valve box upper half 26-inch
$40.47
7-inch cover
$28.70
5-inch valve box complete - 36-inch - 40-inch
$163.48
7-inch valve box complete
$269.13
7-inch top half with cover
$142.28
7-inch lower half 8-inch extension
$47.93
7-inch lower half 14-inch extension
$60.55
7-inch (18-inch) extension
$86.27
7-inch lower half 26-inch extension
$92.23
7-inch upper half 26-inch extension
$107.94
7-inch riser 2-inch
$47.93
7-inch bottom sections
$96.12
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mathews
4-foot
$1,129.97
5-foot
$1,299.30
6-foot
$1,354.68
7-foot
$1,554.95
Meter Labor Repair Charges
3-inch meter
$849.87
4-inch meter
$992.58
6-inch meter
$1,132.10
8-inch meter
$1,315.28
10-inch meter
$1,502.72
Plus 40% to Meter Parts
Turn off fee
$21.57
Turn on fee
$21.57
Valve turn off fee
$151.12
Valve turn on fee
$151.12
Pumping out fire hydrants
$134.72
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mueller
3-foot
$1,038.38
3-1/2-foot
$1,059.68
4-foot
$1,285.46
4-1/2-foot
$1,318.47
5-foot
$1,367.46
51/2-foot
$1,405.80
6-foot
$1,448.40
6-1/2-foot
$1,492.07
7-foot
$1,517.63
Fire Hydrants - Without Elbow & Protective Case -
							 Mathews
4-foot
$699.71
5-foot
$729.53
6-foot
$768.93
Fire Hydrant - Top Half Complete
$796.62
15-inch Mathews extension
$435.59
18-inch Mathews extension
$440.91
LEAD (includes propane) $/lb.
$1.32
LEAD WOOL $/lb.
$2.23
Yokes Complete
\3/4-inch
$64.97
1-inch
$107.57
Tile Frame and Cover
Complete
$71.36
Corner Horn Complete with Two Valves and Two
							 Repair
Joints
$41.54
Water Meters
5/8-inch × 3/4-inch
$64.97
3/4-inch
$76.68
1-inch
$143.78
1-1/2-inch
$319.50
2-inch
$455.82
Water Meter Couplings
5/8-inch × 1/2-inch per pair
$3.83
5/8-inch × 3/4-inch per pair
$5.64
1-inch per pair
$8.41
1-1/2-inch per pair
$14.80
2-inch per pair
$22.37
Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)
The real cost of any City employee that the Commissioner
				  deems necessary or appropriate to perform labor at any property or for any
				  person serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the then
				  current hourly rate of such employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly
				  rate to cover for fringe benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles
				  include, but are not limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine
				  Operator-Water, Heavy Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water
				  Service Worker, Water Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor
				  I.
Charges for Use of Equipment:
Item
Description
Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks
Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools,
							 pumps
$39.41
Compressor trucks
Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel
							 engine, tools, 185 cubic feet
$53.25
Portable compressor
Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185
							 cu./ft./min.
$12.25
6-wheel
2 WD diesel
$33.02
10-wheel
(with split rear end) 4WS diesel
$58.58
Large crane
4-wheel, 15-ton telescoping
$149.97
3/4-ton pickup trucks
Includes 2-way radio
$13.31
DUMP TRUCKS - Includes 2-way Radio:
Wheel
Door
Yard
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
6-wheel
2WD
5 - 6
D
$37.28
4-wheel
4WD
2 - 3
G
$29.29
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10
D
$41.00
4-wheel
4WD
2 - 3
G
$29.29
4-wheel
4WD
1 - 2
G
$29.29
4-wheel
4WD
1 - 2
G
$29.29
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10
D
$41.00
6-wheel
2WD
5 - 6
G
$29.29
10-wheel
2WD
18 - 20
D
$79.88
BACKHOES: Includes 2-way radio, boom extension, diesel
				  engines and buckets
Wheel/Drive
Bucket 4 & 1
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
4-wheel 2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
Diesel
$42.17
4-wheel
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
Gas
$53.04
$/Sq.Ft.
Concrete Replacement:
Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.
$10.54
Warning Barricades and Lights:
Rate per Day
Regular
$0.78
Standard Double
$1.48
Double High Intensity
3.14
Wheel
Door
Bucket 4 & 1
Rate Per Hour
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10 yd.
$50.06
4-wheel (Backhoe)
2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
$42.17
4-wheel (Backhoe)
2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
$41.85
$/per Sq.Ft.
Street Asphalt Cut
Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus
							 cost of gravel to fill excavation
$21.30
Plumbers' Bond
All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the
							 total sum of $2,000 to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from
							 all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in
							 accordance with 21 NYCRR section
							 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee
All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by
							 credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged a
							 two percent (2%) fee (with a minimum of $2.00) for each transaction, and all
							 persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by
							 check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such
							 transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to
							 defray the cost of such transaction.
BUFFALO WATER BOARD
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED
ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2011.
The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in
				  United States Dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water,
				  except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by
				  the Buffalo Water Board.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All rates, fees and charges for water and services supplied
				  which are not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates,
				  fees and charges to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
				  Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.
NON-METERED RATES
Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$132.39
From 25 - 30 Feet
$148.99
From 31 - 35 Feet
$181.93
From 36 - 40 Feet
$215.05
From 41 - 45 Feet
$231.43
From 46 - 50 Feet
$248.08
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$148.99
From 25 - 30 Feet
$181.93
From 31 - 35 Feet
$215.05
From 36 - 40 Feet
$231.43
From 41 - 45 Feet
$248.08
From 46 - 50 Feet
$281.02
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$181.93
From 25 - 30 Feet
$215.05
From 31 - 35 Feet
$231.43
From 36 - 40 Feet
$248.08
From 41 - 45 Feet
$281.02
From 46 - 50 Feet
$313.86
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$215.05
From 25 - 30 Feet
$231.43
From 31 - 35 Feet
$248.08
From 36 - 40 Feet
$281.02
From 41 - 45 Feet
$313.86
From 46 - 50 Feet
$346.85
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$231.43
From 25 - 30 Feet
$248.08
From 31 - 35 Feet
$281.02
From 36 - 40 Feet
$313.86
From 41 - 45 Feet
$346.85
From 46 - 50 Feet
$363.41
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$248.08
From 25 - 30 Feet
$281.02
From 31 - 35 Feet
$313.86
From 36 - 40 Feet
$346.85
From 41 - 45 Feet
$363.41
From 46 - 50 Feet
$379.74
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$281.02
From 25 - 30 Feet
$313.86
From 31 - 35 Feet
$346.85
From 36 - 40 Feet
$363.41
From 41 - 45 Feet
$379.74
From 46 - 50 Feet
$413.77
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly
							 Dwelling Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$85.66
From 25 - 30 Feet
$95.46
From 31 - 35 Feet
$116.78
From 36 - 40 Feet
$137.65
From 41 - 45 Feet
$148.13
From 46 - 50 Feet
$158.88
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$95.46
From 25 - 30 Feet
$116.78
From 31 - 35 Feet
$137.65
From 36 - 40 Feet
$148.13
From 41 - 45 Feet
$158.88
From 46 - 50 Feet
$179.84
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$116.78
From 25 - 30 Feet
$137.65
From 31 - 35 Feet
$148.13
From 36 - 40 Feet
$158.88
From 41 - 45 Feet
$179.84
From 46 - 50 Feet
$200.89
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$137.65
From 25 - 30 Feet
$148.13
From 31 - 35 Feet
$158.88
From 36 - 40 Feet
$179.84
From 41 - 45 Feet
$200.89
From 46 - 50 Feet
$222.08
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$148.13
From 25 - 30 Feet
$158.88
From 31 - 35 Feet
$179.84
From 36 - 40 Feet
$200.89
From 41 - 45 Feet
$222.08
From 46 - 50 Feet
$232.65
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$158.88
From 25 - 30 Feet
$179.84
From 31 - 35 Feet
$200.89
From 36 - 40 Feet
$222.08
From 41 - 45 Feet
$232.65
From 46 - 50 Feet
$243.13
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$179.84
From 25 - 30 Feet
$200.89
From 31 - 35 Feet
$222.08
From 36 - 40 Feet
$232.65
From 41 - 45 Feet
$243.13
From 46 - 50 Feet
$264.43
Regular Rates
When more than one family in house
$132.39
Bathtubs
$33.39
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house
$85.66
Bathtubs
$21.50
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
$33.39
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
$21.50
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self-closing valve
$66.47
Each additional self-closing valve
$50.72
Evasive closets
$99.49
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$494.98
Urinals in private dwellings
$66.47
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve
$42.74
Each additional self-closing valve
$32.57
Evasive closets
$66.47
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$316.77
Urinals in private dwellings
$42.74
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
$164.98
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
$105.57
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$82.66
Pools larger than above, per season
$164.98
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$52.79
Pools larger than above, per season
$127.08
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$66.22
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$33.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$42.33
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$21.19
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$25.27
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$16.15
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
$33.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
$21.19
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
$33.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
$21.19
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$66.28
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$42.74
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures
$146.32
Without water fixtures
$66.28
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures
$84.75
Without water fixtures
$42.74
Sprinkling Connections
Regular
							 Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.50
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$1.95
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$2.74
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$49.54
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$68.62
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.36
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$1.29
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$1.86
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$31.83
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$44.58
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum
$396.03
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum
$253.57
METER RATES
Monthly Consumption Rates
Monthly Blocks
$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.
$ 21.54
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 20.16
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 15.39
Monthly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge
				  plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Monthly
5/8 Inch
$ 10.92
3/4 Inch
$ 15.44
1 Inch
$ 27.43
1 1/2 Inch
$ 54.90
2 Inch
$ 87.84
3 Inch
$ 164.73
4 Inch
$ 274.62
6 Inch
$ 549.27
8 Inch
$ 878.87
10 Inch
$ 1,263.43
Quarterly Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.
$ 21.54
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 20.16
Over 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 15.39
Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge
				  plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Quarterly
5/8 Inch
$ 32.93
3/4 Inch
$ 46.44
1 Inch
$ 82.36
1 1/2 Inch
$ 164.64
2 Inch
$ 263.38
3 Inch
$ 493.84
4 Inch
$ 823.03
6 Inch
$ 1,646.11
8 Inch
$ 2,669.45
10 Inch
$ 3,786.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.
$ 12.98
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 12.03
Over 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 4.46
Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each
				  meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
5/8 Inch
$ 16.20
3/4 Inch
$ 24.40
1 Inch
$ 40.53
11/2 Inch
$ 81.15
2 Inch
$ 129.64
MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be
				  charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates
				  are herein specified.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section
				  shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public
				  Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water
				  Board.
Building Purposes
Stone used, per cord
$ 5.93
Brick used, per 1,000
$ 3.94
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.
$ 11.77
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.
$ 15.49
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard
$ 1.57
Concrete building blocks
$ 27.85
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet
$ 2.90
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less
$ 59.37
12 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less
$ 88.93
13 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less and upwards in
							 proportion
$ 118.56
In addition, for use of hydrant
$ 143.50
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet
$ 59.37
Each additional 100 feet or less - two-foot width
$ 9.21
Each additional 100 feet or less - three-foot
							 width
$ 13.59
Each additional 100 feet or less - four-foot width
$ 17.89
Each additional 100 feet or less - five-foot width
$ 22.82
Each additional 100 feet or less - six-foot width
$ 27.19
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench
$ 8.01
In addition, for use of hydrant
$ 143.48
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not
							 ready
$ 59.55
Renewal of turned-off water supply
$ 92.44
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of
							 service
$ 22.97
Renewal of turned-off water supply for unauthorized
							 water use
$ 149.72
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding
							 meter has been received, for each time City personnel are unable to gain
							 access
$ 35.10
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1
							 charge
$ 43.67
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant
$ 143.48
Weekly rate per hydrant
$ 333.46
Monthly rate per hydrant
$ 956.15
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)
$3,831.41
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)
$ 143.48
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required
$ 143.48
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit
							 conditions
$1,437.06
New Turn Off and Turn On Fees
All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as
				  follows:
1
Billed directly to the plumber. If the pipe is not
							 ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge
							 is
$ 59.55
2
Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate
							 accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge
							 is
$ 92.44
3
The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the
							 owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is
$ 22.97
4
The fee for an owner who has requested this
							 discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back
							 on at a later date is also
$ 22.97
5
Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a
							 water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water
							 use is
$ 149.72
6
When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned
							 off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after
							 repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is
$ 43.67
7
When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and
							 requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails
							 to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an
							 additional
$ 35.10
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Plugs $ 266.54
Tapping charges - With or Without Meter
Tap Sizes
Minimum Water Main Diameter
3/4-inch
6-inch
$ 424.20
1-inch
8-inch
$ 690.74
1-1/4-inch
12-inch
$1,130.82
1-1/2-inch
16-inch
$1,266.93
2-inch
20-inch
$1,734.23
The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith
				  Patent Connection:
SIZE
4 × 4
$976.57
6 × 4
$976.57
8 × 4
$976.57
10 × 4
$1,451.81
12 × 4
$1,451.81
16 × 4
$1,699.07
20 × 4
$1,699.07
24 × 4
$1,699.07
6 × 6
$976.57
8 × 6
$1,451.81
10 × 6
$1,451.81
12 × 6
$1,451.81
16 × 6
$1,699.07
20 × 6
$1,699.07
24 × 6
$1,699.07
8 × 8
$1,451.81
10 × 8
$1,451.81
12 × 8
$1,451.81
16 × 8
$1,699.07
20 × 8
$1,699.07
24 × 8
$1,699.07
10 × 10
$1,451.81
12 × 10
$1,451.81
12 × 12
$1,451.81
16 × 10
$1,699.07
16 × 12
$1,699.07
16 × 16
$1,699.07
20 × 10
$1,699.07
20 × 12
$1,699.07
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a
				  meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the
				  above charges:
3/4-inch meter
$81.66
1-inch meter
$153.12
1-1/2-inch meter
$340.27
2-inch meter
$485.45
The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation
				  & Removal:
Size
Installation
Removal
4 × 4
$976.57
$562.58
6 × 4
$976.57
$581.86
8 × 4
$976.57
$641.97
10 × 4
$1,451.81
$697.55
12 × 4
$1,451.81
$707.76
16 × 4
$1,699.07
$843.86
20 × 4
$1,699.07
$1,362.20
24 × 4
$1,699.07
$1,860.13
6 × 6
$976.57
$581.86
8 × 6
$1,451.81
$641.97
10 × 6
$1,451.81
$697.55
12 × 6
$1,451.81
$707.76
16 × 6
$1,699.07
$843.86
20 × 6
$1,699.07
$1,362.20
24 × 6
$1,699.07
$1,860.13
8 × 8
$1,451.81
$641.97
10 × 8
$1,451.81
$746.32
12 × 8
$1,451.81
$746.32
16 × 8
$1,699.07
$969.76
20 × 8
$1,699.07
$1,648.03
24 × 8
$1,699.07
$2,324.03
10 × 10
$1,451.81
$641.97
12 × 10
$1,451.81
$746.32
12 × 12
$1,451.81
$746.32
16 × 10
$1,699.07
$969.76
16 × 12
$1,699.07
$969.76
16 × 16
$1,699.07
$1,238.57
20 × 10
$1,699.07
$1,648.03
20 × 12
$1,699.07
$2,324.03
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a
				  meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the
				  above charges:
3/4-inch meter
$81.66
1-inch meter
$153.12
1-1/2-inch meter
$340.27
2-inch meter
$485.45
Service & Parts Miscellaneous Charges
Service box bolt - long
$7.94
Service box bolt - short
$6.07
Cover - 21/4-inch
$5.10
Cover - 3-inch
$7.94
Cover - Small (#1)
$7.94
Cover - Repair (21/2-inch)
$15.88
Cover - Repair (3-inch)
$20.36
9-inch Extension (3-inch)
$19.28
3-inch service box complete
$61.19
20-inch extension (3-inch)
$20.36
24-inch extension (3-inch)
$34.82
28-inch extension (3-inch)
$40.78
30-inch extension (3-inch)
$44.92
34-inch extension (3-inch)
$49.06
Lower half 31-inch - 3-inch bases
$41.91
Lower half 40-inch - 3-inch bases
$47.07
Top half 18-inch (less cover & bolt)
$28.64
Top half 27-inch (less cover & bolt)
$34.82
21/2-inch service box complete
$57.28
21/2-inch top half complete
$25.46
9-inch extension (21/2-inch)
$12.19
Valve Boxes
5-inch & 7-inch base
$102.36
5-inch cover
$18.26
5-inch valve box upper half 26-inch
$43.10
7-inch cover
$30.57
5-inch valve box complete - 36-inch - 40-inch
$174.10
7-inch valve box complete
$286.62
7-inch top half with cover
$151.53
7-inch lower half 8-inch extension
$51.04
7-inch lower half 14-inch extension
$64.48
7-inch (18-inch) extension
$91.87
7-inch lower half 26-inch extension
$98.22
7-inch upper half 26-inch extension
$114.95
7-inch riser 2-inch
$51.04
7-inch bottom sections
$102.36
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mathews
4-foot
$1,203.41
5-foot
$1,383.75
6-foot
$1,442.73
7-foot
$1,656.03
Meter Labor Repair Charges
3-inch meter
$905.11
4-inch meter
$1,057.10
6-inch meter
$1,205.68
8-inch meter
$1,400.77
10-inch meter
$1,600.39
Plus 40% to Meter Parts
Turn off fee
$22.97
Turn on fee
$22.97
Valve turn off fee
$160.95
Valve turn on fee
$160.95
Pumping out fire hydrants
$143.48
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mueller
3-foot
$1,105.87
3-1/2-foot
$1,128.55
4-foot
$1,369.01
4-1/2-foot
$1,404.17
5-foot
$1,456.34
51/2-foot
$1,497.18
6-foot
$1,542.55
6-1/2-foot
$1,589.05
7-foot
$1,616.27
4-foot
$745.19
5-foot
$776.94
6-foot
$818.91
Fire Hydrant - Top Half Complete
$848.40
15-inch Mathews extension
$463.90
18-inch Mathews extension
$469.57
LEAD (includes propane) $/lb.
$1.41
LEAD WOOL $/lb.
$2.37
Yokes Complete
3/4-inch
$69.19
1-inch
$114.56
Tile Frame and Cover
Complete
$75.99
Corner Horn Complete with Two Valves and Two
							 Repair
Joints
$44.23
Water Meters
5/8-inch × 3/4-inch
$69.19
3/4-inch
$81.66
1-inch
$153.12
1-1/2-inch
$340.27
2-inch
$485.45
Water Meter Couplings
5/8-inch × 1/2-inch per pair
$4.08
5/8-inch × 3/4-inch per pair
$6.01
1-inch per pair
$8.96
1-1/2-inch per pair
$15.77
2-inch per pair
$23.82
Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)
The real cost of any city employee that the commissioner
				  deems necessary or appropriate to perform labor at any property or for any
				  person serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the then
				  current hourly rate of such employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly
				  rate to cover for fringe benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles
				  include, but are not limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine
				  Operator-Water, Heavy Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water
				  Service Worker, Water Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor
				  I.
Charges for Use of Equipment:
Item
Description
Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks
Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools,
							 pumps
$41.97
Compressor trucks
Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel
							 engine, tools, 185 cubic feet
$56.71
Portable compressor
Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185
							 cu./ft./min.
$13.04
6-wheel
2 WD diesel
$35.16
10-wheel
(with split rear end) 4WS diesel
$62.38
Large crane
4-wheel, 15-ton telescoping
$159.72
3/4-ton pickup trucks
Includes 2-way radio
$14.18
DUMP TRUCKS - Includes 2-way Radio:
Wheel
Door
Yard
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
6-wheel
2WD
5 - 6
D
$39.70
4-wheel
4WD
2 - 3
G
$31.19
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10
D
$43.67
4-wheel
4WD
2 - 3
G
$31.19
4-wheel
4WD
1 - 2
G
$31.19
4-wheel
4WD
1 - 2
G
$31.19
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10
D
$43.67
6-wheel
2WD
5 - 6
G
$31.19
10-wheel
2WD
18 - 20
D
$85.07
BACKHOES:
Includes 2-way radio, boom
				  extension, diesel engines and buckets
Wheel/Drive
Bucket 4 & 1
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
4-wheel 2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
Diesel
$44.92
4-wheel
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
Gas
$56.48
$/Sq.Ft.
Concrete Replacement:
Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.
$11.23
Warning Barricades and Lights:
Rate per Day
Regular
$0.83
Standard Double
$1.58
Double High Intensity
$3.35
Wheel
Door
Bucket 4 & 1
Hourly Rate
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10 yd.
$53.31
4-wheel (Backhoe)
2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
$44.92
4-wheel (Backhoe)
2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
$44.58
$ per Sq.Ft.
Street Asphalt Cut
Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus
							 cost of gravel to fill excavation
$22.68
Plumbers' Bond
All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the
							 total sum of $2,000 to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from
							 all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in
							 accordance with 21 NYCRR section
							 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee
All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by
							 credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged a
							 two percent (2%) fee (with a minimum of $2.00) for each transaction, and all
							 persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by
							 check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such
							 transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to
							 defray the cost of such transaction.
BUFFALO WATER BOARD
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED
ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2012
The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in
				  United States Dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water,
				  except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by
				  the Buffalo Water Board.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All rates, fees and charges for water and services supplied
				  which are not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates,
				  fees and charges to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
				  Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.
NON-METERED RATES
Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$140.33
From 25 - 30 Feet
$157.93
From 31 - 35 Feet
$192.85
From 36 - 40 Feet
$227.95
From 41 - 45 Feet
$245.31
From 46 - 50 Feet
$262.96
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$157.93
From 25 - 30 Feet
$192.85
From 31 - 35 Feet
$227.95
From 36 - 40 Feet
$245.31
From 41 - 45 Feet
$262.96
From 46 - 50 Feet
$297.88
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$192.85
From 25 - 30 Feet
$227.95
From 31 - 35 Feet
$245.31
From 36 - 40 Feet
$262.96
From 41 - 45 Feet
$297.88
From 46 - 50 Feet
$332.69
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$227.95
From 25 - 30 Feet
$245.31
From 31 - 35 Feet
$262.96
From 36 - 40 Feet
$297.88
From 41 - 45 Feet
$332.69
From 46 - 50 Feet
$367.66
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$245.31
From 25 - 30 Feet
$262.96
From 31 - 35 Feet
$297.88
From 36 - 40 Feet
$332.69
From 41 - 45 Feet
$367.66
From 46 - 50 Feet
$385.21
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$262.96
From 25 - 30 Feet
$297.88
From 31 - 35 Feet
$332.69
From 36 - 40 Feet
$367.66
From 41 - 45 Feet
$385.21
From 46 - 50 Feet
$402.52
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$297.88
From 25 - 30 Feet
$332.69
From 31 - 35 Feet
$367.66
From 36 - 40 Feet
$385.21
From 41 - 45 Feet
$402.52
From 46 - 50 Feet
$438.59
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling
							 Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$90.80
From 25 - 30 Feet
$101.18
From 31 - 35 Feet
$123.79
From 36 - 40 Feet
$145.91
From 41 - 45 Feet
$157.02
From 46 - 50 Feet
$168.42
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$101.18
From 25 - 30 Feet
$123.79
From 31 - 35 Feet
$145.91
From 36 - 40 Feet
$157.02
From 41 - 45 Feet
$168.42
From 46 - 50 Feet
$190.63
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$123.79
From 25 - 30 Feet
$145.91
From 31 - 35 Feet
$157.02
From 36 - 40 Feet
$168.42
From 41 - 45 Feet
$190.63
From 46 - 50 Feet
$212.95
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$145.91
From 25 - 30 Feet
$157.02
From 31 - 35 Feet
$168.42
From 36 - 40 Feet
$190.63
From 41 - 45 Feet
$212.95
From 46 - 50 Feet
$235.41
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$157.02
From 25 - 30 Feet
$168.42
From 31 - 35 Feet
$190.63
From 36 - 40 Feet
$212.95
From 41 - 45 Feet
$235.41
From 46 - 50 Feet
$246.61
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$168.42
From 25 - 30 Feet
$190.63
From 31 - 35 Feet
$212.95
From 36 - 40 Feet
$235.41
From 41 - 45 Feet
$246.61
From 46 - 50 Feet
$257.72
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$190.63
From 25 - 30 Feet
$212.95
From 31 - 35 Feet
$235.41
From 36 - 40 Feet
$246.61
From 41 - 45 Feet
$257.72
From 46 - 50 Feet
$280.30
Regular Rates
When more than 1 family in house
$140.33
Bathtubs
$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than 1 family in house
$90.80
Bathtubs
$22.80
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
$22.80
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self-closing valve
$70.45
Each additional self-closing valve
$53.77
Evasive closets
$105.46
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$524.67
Urinals in private dwellings
$70.45
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve
$45.30
Each additional self-closing valve
$34.53
Evasive closets
$70.45
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$335.77
Urinals in private dwellings
$45.30
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
$111.91
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$87.62
Pools larger than above, per season
$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$55.95
Pools larger than above, per season
$134.70
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$70.19
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$44.87
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$22.46
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$26.79
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$17.12
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
$22.46
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
$22.46
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$45.30
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures
$155.09
Without water fixtures
$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures
$89.83
Without water fixtures
$45.30
Sprinkling Connections
Regular
							 Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.53
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$2.07
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$2.91
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$52.52
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$72.74
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.38
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$1.37
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$1.97
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$33.74
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$47.25
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum
$419.79
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum
$268.78
METER RATES
Monthly Consumption Rates
Monthly Blocks
$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.
$ 22.83
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 21.36
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 16.31
Monthly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge
				  plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Monthly
5/8 Inch
$ 11.57
3/4 Inch
$ 16.37
1 Inch
$ 29.08
1 1/2 Inch
$ 58.19
2 Inch
$ 93.11
3 Inch
$ 174.61
4 Inch
$ 291.09
6 Inch
$ 582.23
8 Inch
$ 931.60
10 Inch
$ 1,339.23
Quarterly Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.
$ 22.83
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 21.36
Over 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 16.31
Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge
				  plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Quarterly
5/8 Inch
$ 34.90
3/4 Inch
$ 49.22
1 Inch
$ 87.30
1 1/2 Inch
$ 174.52
2 Inch
$ 279.19
3 Inch
$ 523.47
4 Inch
$ 872.42
6 Inch
$ 1,744.88
8 Inch
$ 2,829.61
10 Inch
$ 4,013.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.
$ 13.75
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 12.76
Over 36,000 cu. ft.
$ 4.72
Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each
				  meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
5/8 Inch
$ 17.17
3/4 Inch
$ 25.86
1 Inch
$ 42.96
1 1/2 Inch
$ 86.02
2 Inch
$ 137.42
MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be
				  charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates
				  are herein specified.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section
				  shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public
				  Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water
				  Board.
Building Purposes
Stone used, per cord
$ 6.29
Brick used, per 1,000
$ 4.17
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.
$ 12.48
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.
$ 16.42
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard
$ 1.66
Concrete building blocks
$ 29.52
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet
$ 3.08
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less
$ 62.93
12 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less
$ 94.27
13 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less and upwards in
							 proportion
$ 125.67
In addition, for use of hydrant
$ 152.11
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet
$ 62.93
Each additional 100 feet or less - two-foot width
$ 9.76
Each additional 100 feet or less - three-foot
							 width
$ 14.40
Each additional 100 feet or less - four-foot width
$ 18.96
Each additional 100 feet or less - five-foot width
$ 24.19
Each additional 100 feet or less - six-foot width
$ 28.82
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench
$ 8.49
In addition, for use of hydrant
$ 152.09
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not
							 ready
$ 63.12
Renewal of turned-off water supply
$ 97.99
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of
							 service
$ 24.35
Renewal of turned-off water supply for unauthorized
							 water use
$ 158.70
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding
							 meter has been received, for each time City personnel are unable to gain
							 access
$ 37.21
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1
							 charge
$ 46.29
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant
$ 152.09
Weekly rate per hydrant
$ 353.47
Monthly rate per hydrant
$1,013.52
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)
$4,061.30
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)
$ 152.09
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required
$ 152.09
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit
							 conditions
$1,523.29
New Turn Off and Turn On Fees
All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as
				  follows:
1
Billed directly to the plumber. If the pipe is not
							 ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge
							 is
$ 63.12
2
Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate
							 accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge
							 is
$ 97.99
3
The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the
							 owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is
$ 24.35
4
The fee for an owner who has requested this
							 discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back
							 on at a later date is also
$ 24.35
5
Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a
							 water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water
							 use is
$ 158.70
6
When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned
							 off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after
							 repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is
$ 46.29
7
When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and
							 requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails
							 to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an
							 additional
$ 37.21
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Plugs $ 282.54
Tapping charges - With or Without Meter
Tap Sizes
Minimum Water Main Diameter
3/4-inch
6-inch
$ 449.65
1-inch
8-inch
$ 732.19
1-1/4-inch
12-inch
$1,198.67
1-1/2-inch
16-inch
$1,342.95
2-inch
20-inch
$1,838.28
The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith
				  Patent Connection:
SIZE
4 × 4
$1,035.16
6 × 4
$1,035.16
8 × 4
$1,035.16
10 × 4
$1,538.92
12 × 4
$1,538.92
16 × 4
$1,801.01
20 × 4
$1,801.01
24 × 4
$1,801.01
6 × 6
$1,035.16
8 × 6
$1,538.92
10 × 6
$1,538.92
12 × 6
$1,538.92
16 × 6
$1,801.01
20 × 6
$1,801.01
24 × 6
$1,801.01
8 × 8
$1,538.92
10 × 8
$1,538.92
12 × 8
$1,538.92
16 × 8
$1,801.01
20 × 8
$1,801.01
24 × 8
$1,801.01
10 × 10
$1,538.92
12 × 10
$1,538.92
12 × 12
$1,538.92
16 × 10
$1,801.01
16 × 12
$1,801.01
16 × 16
$1,801.01
20 × 10
$1,801.01
20 × 12
$1,801.01
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a
				  meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the
				  above charges:
3/4-inch meter
$86.56
1-inch meter
$162.31
1-1/2-inch meter
$360.68
2-inch meter
$514.58
The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation
				  & Removal:
janeInstallation
Removal
4 × 4
$1,035.16
$596.33
6 × 4
$1,035.16
$616.77
8 × 4
$1,035.16
$680.49
10 × 4
$1,538.92
$739.40
12 × 4
$1,538.92
$750.22
16 × 4
$1,801.01
$894.50
20 × 4
$1,801.01
$1,443.94
24 × 4
$1,801.01
$1,971.74
6 × 6
$1,035.16
$616.77
8 × 6
$1,538.92
$680.49
10 × 6
$1,538.92
$739.40
12 × 6
$1,538.92
$750.22
16 × 6
$1,801.01
$894.50
20 × 6
$1,801.01
$1,443.94
24 × 6
$1,801.01
$1,971.74
8 × 8
$1,538.92
$680.49
10 × 8
$1,538.92
$791.10
12 × 8
$1,538.92
$791.10
16 × 8
$1,801.01
$1,027.95
20 × 8
$1,801.01
$1,746.91
24 × 8
$1,801.01
$2,463.47
10 × 10
$1,538.92
$680.49
12 × 10
$1,538.92
$791.10
12 × 12
$1,538.92
$791.10
16 × 10
$1,801.01
$1,027.95
16 × 12
$1,801.01
$1,027.95
16 × 16
$1,801.01
$1,312.89
20 × 10
$1,801.01
$1,746.91
20 × 12
$1,801.01
$2,463.47
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a
				  meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the
				  above charges:
3/4-inch meter
$86.56
1-inch meter
$162.31
1-1/2-inch meter
$360.68
2-inch meter
$514.58
Service & Parts Miscellaneous Charges
Service Box Bolt - Long
$8.42
Service Box Bolt - Short
$6.43
Cover - 21/4-inch
$5.41
Cover - 3-inch
$8.42
Cover - Small (#1)
$8.42
Cover - Repair (21/2-inch)
$16.83
Cover - Repair (3-inch)
$21.58
9-inch Extension (3-inch)
$20.44
3-inch service box complete
$64.86
20-inch extension (3-inch)
$21.58
24-inch extension (3-inch)
$36.91
28-inch extension (3-inch)
$43.22
30-inch extension (3-inch)
$47.61
34-inch extension (3-inch)
$52.00
Lower half 31-inch - 3-inch bases
$44.42
Lower half 40-inch - 3-inch bases
$49.89
Top Half 18-inch (less cover & bolt)
$30.36
Top Half 27-inch (less cover & bolt)
$36.91
21/2-inch service box complete
$60.72
21/2-inch top half complete
$26.99
9-inch Extension (21/2-inch)
$12.92
Valve Boxes
5-inch & 7-inch base
$108.51
5-inch cover
$19.36
5-inch valve box upper half 26-inch
$45.69
7-inch cover
$32.40
5-inch valve box complete - 36-inch - 40-inch
$184.55
7-inch valve box complete
$303.82
7-inch top half with cover
$160.62
7-inch lower half 8-inch extension
$54.10
7-inch lower half 14-inch extension
$68.35
7-inch (18-inch) extension
$97.38
7-inch lower half 26-inch extension
$104.12
7-inch upper half 26-inch extension
$121.85
7-inch riser 2-inch
$54.10
7-inch bottom sections
$108.51
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mathews
4-foot
$1,275.62
5-foot
$1,466.78
6-foot
$1,529.30
7-foot
$1,755.39
Meter Labor Repair Charges
3-inch meter
$959.42
4-inch meter
$1,120.52
6-inch meter
$1,278.02
8-inch meter
$1,484.81
10-inch meter
$1,696.41
Plus 40% to Meter Parts
Turn off fee
$24.35
Turn on fee
$24.35
Valve turn off fee
$170.60
Valve turn on fee
$170.60
Pumping out fire hydrants
$152.09
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mueller
3-foot
$1,172.22
3-1/2-foot
$1,196.27
4-foot
$1,451.15
4-1/2-foot
$1,488.42
5-foot
$1,543.73
5-1/2-foot
$1,587.01
6-foot
$1,635.10
6-1/2-foot
$1,684.39
7-foot
$1,713.25
Fire Hydrants - Without Elbow & Protective Case -
							 Mathews
4-foot
$789.90
5-foot
$823.56
6-foot
$868.05
Fire Hydrant - Top Half Complete
$899.30
15-inch Mathews extension
$491.73
18-inch Mathews extension
$497.74
LEAD (includes propane) $/lb.
$1.49
LEAD WOOL $/lb.
$2.51
Yokes Complete
3/4-inch
$73.34
1-inch
$121.43
Tile Frame and Cover
Complete
$80.55
Corner Horn Complete with Two Valves and Two
							 Repair
Joints
$46.89
Water Meters
5/8-inch × 3/4-inch
$73.34
3/4-inch
$86.56
1-inch
$162.31
1-1/2-inch
$360.68
2-inch
$514.58
Water Meter Couplings
5/8-inch × 1/2-inch per pair
$4.33
5/8-inch × 3/4-inch per pair
$6.37
1-inch per pair
$9.50
1-1/2-inch per pair
$16.71
2-inch per pair
$25.25
Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)
The real cost of any City employee that the Commissioner
				  deems necessary or appropriate to perform labor at any property or for any
				  person serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the then
				  current hourly rate of such employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly
				  rate to cover for fringe benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles
				  include, but are not limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine
				  Operator-Water, Heavy Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water
				  Service Worker, Water Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor
				  I.
Charges for Use of Equipment:
Item
Description
Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks
Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools,
							 pumps
$44.48
Compressor trucks
Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel
							 engine, tools, 185 cubic feet
$60.11
Portable compressor
Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185
							 cu./ft./min.
$13.83
6-wheel
2 WD diesel
$37.27
10-wheel
(with split rear end) 4WS diesel
$66.13
Large crane
4-wheel, 15-ton telescoping
$169.30
3/4-ton pickup trucks
Includes 2-way radio
$15.03
DUMP TRUCKS - Includes 2-way Radio:
Wheel
Door
Yard
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
6-wheel
2WD
5 - 6
D
$42.08
4-wheel
4WD
2 - 3
G
$33.06
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10
D
$46.29
4-wheel
4WD
2 - 3
G
$33.06
4-wheel
4WD
1 - 2
G
$33.06
4-wheel
4WD
1 - 2
G
$33.06
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10
D
$46.29
6-wheel
2WD
5 - 6
G
$33.06
10-wheel
2WD
18 - 20
D
$90.17
BACKHOES:
Includes 2-way radio, boom
				  extension, diesel engines and buckets
Wheel/Drive
Bucket 4 & 1
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
4-wheel 2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
Diesel
$47.61
4-wheel
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
Gas
$59.87
$/Sq.Ft.
Concrete Replacement:
Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.
$11.90
Warning Barricades and Lights:
Rate per Day
Regular
$0.88
Standard Double
$1.67
Double High Intensity
$3.55
Wheel
Door
Bucket 4 & 1
Rate Per Hour
6-wheel
2WD
8 - 10 yd.
$56.51
4-wheel (Backhoe)
2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
$47.61
4-wheel (Backhoe)
2WD
7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped
$47.25
$/per Sq.Ft.
Street Asphalt Cut
Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus
							 cost of gravel to fill excavation
$24.05
Plumbers' Bond
All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the
							 total sum of $2,000 to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from
							 all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in
							 accordance with 21 NYCRR section
							 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee
All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by
							 credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged a
							 two percent (2%) fee (with a minimum of $2.00) for each transaction, and all
							 persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by
							 check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such
							 transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to
							 defray the cost of such transaction.
BUFFALO WATER BOARD
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
PART OF 21 NYCRR SECTION
				  10085.16
EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED
ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2019.
The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in
				  United States dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water,
				  except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by
				  the Buffalo Water Board.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All rates, fees and charges for water and services supplied
				  which are not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates,
				  fees and charges to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
				  Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.
Adjustment of the Schedule. This schedule of rates, fees and
				  charges shall be subject to adjustment, as the Buffalo Water Board may
				  determine, in its discretion, from time to time. Each year the Buffalo Water
				  Board shall consider, as of July 1, any increases, but not decreases, based
				  upon changes in the Consumer Price Index Northeast Urban - Class-size B/C, not
				  seasonally adjusted, (hereinafter referred to as the Index) specified in Series
				  Identification: CUURX100SA0LE, CUUSX100SA0LE, or comparable adjustment Index,
				  as may be selected by the Buffalo Water Board. In the event of such increases,
				  the Buffalo Water Board shall calculate the adjustment for each succeeding
				  fiscal year, using the Index value determined as of June of the preceding
				  fiscal year, which shall be subtracted from the Index value, determined as of
				  June of the current fiscal year. The change in the Index value, if positive,
				  but not negative, shall be multiplied by the stated percentage applied to all
				  of the rates, fees and charges set forth herein. The product of such
				  multiplication shall be used to adjust this schedule of rates fees and charges,
				  together with such other factors as the Buffalo Water Board may determine
				  prudent and appropriate, in the Buffalo Water Board's sole discretion, and in
				  compliance with applicable law.
Residential Consumer Affordable Water Program. Any person who
				  is an occupant of premises served by the Buffalo Water Board, and who qualifies
				  pursuant to the annual income limits and family size schedule set forth below,
				  may apply to the Buffalo Water Board, by use of such applications, and
				  procedures as may be established, and modified, from time to time by the
				  Commissioner. Upon certification by the Commissioner that the applicant is
				  qualified as (1) a low income consumer, such person shall be entitled to
				  receive a credit not to exceed $60.00 per year, or $15.00 per quarter, which
				  will be applied against the capacity charge and other water charges set forth
				  herein, or (2) a very low income consumer, such person shall be entitled to
				  receive a credit not to exceed $90.00 per year, or $22.50 per quarter, which
				  will be applied against the capacity charge and other water charges set forth
				  herein. Such credit shall be applied by the Buffalo Water Board, and shall be
				  stated in the invoices and/or receipts issued by the Buffalo Water Board for
				  water service to such low income consumer or very low income consumer,
				  respectively. The annual income limits set forth below are subject to change
				  each year, or whenever the United States Department of Housing and Urban
				  Development announces any modification of such annual income limits, whereupon
				  such change shall become immediately effective and applicable to the Buffalo
				  Water Board and all residential consumers, without any further notice.
Residential Affordable Water Program
							 Annual Income Limits
Family Size
Very Low Income
Low Income
1
$26,150
$41,850
2
$29,900
$47,800
3
$33,650
$53,800
4
$37,350
$59,750
5
$40,350
$64,550
6
$43,350
$69,350
7
$46,350
$74,100
8
$49,350
$78,900
*Income Limits based on Housing Urban Development (HUD)
							 Income Limits
NON-METERED RATES
Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling
							 Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$140.33
From 25-30 Feet
$157.93
From 31-35 Feet
$192.85
From 36-40 Feet
$227.95
From 41-45 Feet
$245.31
From 46-50 Feet
$262.96
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$157.93
From 25-30 Feet
$192.85
From 31-35 Feet
$227.95
From 36-40 Feet
$245.31
From 41-45 Feet
$262.96
From 46-50 Feet
$297.88
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$192.85
From 25-30 Feet
$227.95
From 31-35 Feet
$245.31
From 36-40 Feet
$262.96
From 41-45 Feet
$297.88
From 46-50 Feet
$332.69
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$227.95
From 25-30 Feet
$245.31
From 31-35 Feet
$262.96
From 36-40 Feet
$297.88
From 41-45 Feet
$332.69
From 46-50 Feet
$367.66
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$245.31
From 25-30 Feet
$262.96
From 31-35 Feet
$297.88
From 36-40 Feet
$332.69
From 41-45 Feet
$367.66
From 46-50 Feet
$385.21
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$262.96
From 25-30 Feet
$297.88
From 31-35 Feet
$332.69
From 36-40 Feet
$367.66
From 41-45 Feet
$385.21
From 46-50 Feet
$402.52
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$297.88
From 25-30 Feet
$332.69
From 31-35 Feet
$367.66
From 36-40 Feet
$385.21
From 41-45 Feet
$402.52
From 46-50 Feet
$438.59
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling
							 Rates:
1 Story
Under 25 Feet
$90.80
From 25-30 Feet
$101.18
From 31-35 Feet
$123.79
From 36-40 Feet
$145.91
From 41-45 Feet
$157.02
From 46-50 Feet
$168.42
1.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$101.18
From 25-30 Feet
$123.79
From 31-35 Feet
$145.91
From 36-40 Feet
$157.02
From 41-45 Feet
$168.42
From 46-50 Feet
$190.63
2 Story
Under 25 Feet
$123.79
From 25-30 Feet
$145.91
From 31-35 Feet
$157.02
From 36-40 Feet
$168.42
From 41-45 Feet
$190.63
From 46-50 Feet
$212.95
2.5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$145.91
From 25-30 Feet
$157.02
From 31-35 Feet
$168.42
From 36-40 Feet
$190.63
From 41-45 Feet
$212.95
From 46-50 Feet
$235.41
3 Story
Under 25 Feet
$157.02
From 25-30 Feet
$168.42
From 31-35 Feet
$190.63
From 36-40 Feet
$212.95
From 41-45 Feet
$235.41
From 46-50 Feet
$246.61
4 Story
Under 25 Feet
$168.42
From 25-30 Feet
$190.63
From 31-35 Feet
$212.95
From 36-40 Feet
$235.41
From 41-45 Feet
$246.61
From 46-50 Feet
$257.72
5 Story
Under 25 Feet
$190.63
From 25-30 Feet
$212.95
From 31-35 Feet
$235.41
From 36-40 Feet
$246.61
From 41-45 Feet
$257.72
From 46-50 Feet
$280.30
Regular Rates
When more than one family in house
$140.33
Bathtubs
$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house
$90.80
Bathtubs
$22.80
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
$22.80
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self closing valve
$70.45
Each additional self-closing valve
$53.77
Evasive closets
$105.46
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$524.67
Urinals in private dwellings
$70.45
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve
$45.30
Each additional self-closing valve
$34.53
Evasive closets
$70.45
Antifreezing or hopper closet
$335.77
Urinals in private dwellings
$45.30
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose
$111.91
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$87.62
Pools larger than above, per season
$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches
							 deep and smaller, per season
$55.95
Pools larger than above, per season
$134.70
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$70.19
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per
							 season
$44.87
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per
							 season
$22.46
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$26.79
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or
							 roomer
$17.12
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season
$22.46
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season
$22.46
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per
							 family
$45.30
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures
$155.09
Without water fixtures
$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures
$89.83
Without water fixtures
$45.30
Sprinkling Connections
Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.53
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$2.07
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$2.91
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$52.52
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$72.74
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn
							 sprinkled
$0.38
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage,
							 in block, per lineal foot
$1.37
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured
							 on frontage, per lineal foot
$1.97
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 block
$33.74
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot
							 corner
$47.25
Fire Sprinkler Connections
(Billed Quarterly)
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per year
4" and under connection
$469.79
6" - 8" connection
$939.58
10" - 12" connection
$3,946.24
>12" connection
$5,355.61
Capacity Charge
(Billed
							 Quarterly)
Premises not connected to a meter will be subject to
							 and pay a capacity charge plus a charge for water use of:
$15.00
METER RATES
Monthly Consumption Rates
Monthly Blocks
$/ 1,000 cu. ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.
$ 22.83
>20,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 20.55
Monthly Capacity Charge
- Each premises
				  connected to a meter shall be subject to and pay a capacity charge plus charge
				  for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Monthly
5/8 Inch
$ 16.63
3/4 Inch
$ 24.95
1 Inch
$ 41.58
1 1/2 Inch
$ 83.17
2 Inch
$ 133.07
3 Inch
$ 266.13
4 Inch
$ 415.83
6 Inch
$ 831.67
8 Inch
$ 1,330.67
10 Inch
$ 3,493.00
Quarterly Consumption Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/ 1,000 cu. ft.
First 60,000 cu. ft.
$ 22.83
>60,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 20.55
Quarterly Capacity Charge
- Each premises
				  connected to a meter shall be subject to and pay a capacity charge plus charge
				  for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Quarterly
5/8 Inch
$ 49.90
3/4 Inch
$ 74.85
1 Inch
$ 124.75
11/2 Inch
$ 249.50
2 Inch
$ 399.20
3 Inch
$ 798.40
4 Inch
$ 1,247.50
6 Inch
$ 2,495.00
8 Inch
$ 3,992.00
10 Inch
$ 10,479.00
METER RATES
Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption
				  Rates
Quarterly Blocks
$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 60,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 13.70
> 60,000 Cu. Ft.
$ 12.33
Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity
				  Charge
- Each premises connected to a meter shall be subject to and pay
				  a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:
Meter Size
Quarterly
â& Inch
$ 29.94
3/4 Inch
$ 44.91
1 Inch
$ 74.85
11/2 Inch
$ 149.70
2 Inch
$ 239.52
MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND
				  CHARGES
The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be
				  charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates
				  are herein specified.
The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age
				  are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section
				  467 of
				  the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth
				  separately.
All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section
				  shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public
				  Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water
				  Board.
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not
							 ready
$235.00
Billed directly to the plumber if the pipe is not ready
							 for the tap at the time.
Turn On Service Fee for any reason
$45.00
Turn Off Service Fee for any reason
$45.00
Turn On 4" or larger supply valve
$180.00 RT
$275.00 OT
Turn Off 4" larger supply valve
$180.00 RT
$275.00 OT
Theft of Service Turn Off Fee
$200.00
Failure of consumer to keep scheduled appointment
$50.00
Consumer must cancel 24 hours before appointment
Shut off and turn on water Service for repairs, 1 trip
							 charge
$65.00 RT
(wait less than 15 minutes)
$175.00 OT
Shut off and turn on water Supply Valve 4" or larger
							 for repairs
$190.00 RT
one trip charge (wait less than 15 minutes)
$325.00 OT
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant
$266.54
Weekly rate per hydrant
$799.62
Monthly rate per hydrant
$1,599.24
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)
$6,396.97
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)
$152.09
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required
$152.09
Failure to have hydrant permit fee
$2,000.00
Failure to comply with hydrant permit conditions
$200.00
per violation
Failure to get service work inspected charge
$200.00
per location
Unauthorized operation of a curb stop or supply
							 charge
$200.00 per occurrence
Connection and Disconnection Fees
All billings for disconnection and reconnections will
							 be billed as follows:
Disconnection fee to pull meter and turn off water off
							 - 2" meter or less
$ 138.35
Disconnection fee to pull meter and turn off water off
							 - 3" meter or less
$ 176.67
Connection fee to reinstall meter & turn on - 2"
							 meter or less
$ 91.94 +material cost +20% admin.
Connection fee to reinstall meter & turn on - 3"-
							 4" meter
$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
Connection fee to reinstall meter & turn on - 6"
							 meter or larger
$ 366.68 +material cost +20% admin.
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Termination Fee
$ 432.30
Tapping charges - With or Without
							 Meter
Tap Sizes
Minimum Water Main Diameter
Under 1x1-1/4"
Under 8"
$ 450.00 +material cost +20% admin.
1-1/4" and above
12" and above
$ 875.00 +material cost +20% admin.
The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation
				  & Removal:
Main Pipe Size
New Installation/ Replace
							 Existing
Removal
Under 10"
$ 1,187.68
$1,187.68 +material cost +20% admin.
12" and above
$1,682.72
$1,682.72 +material cost +20% admin.
Meter Labor Repair Charges
5/8-2 inch meter
$ 53.35 +material cost +20% admin.
3-inch meter
$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
4-inch meter
$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
6-inch meter
$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
8-inch meter
$ 366.68 +material cost +20% admin.
10-inch meter
$ 366.68 +material cost +20% admin.
Water Meters
Meter
Material Cost + 20% Admin.
Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)
The real
				  cost of any City employee that the Commissioner deems necessary or appropriate
				  to perform labor at any property or for any person serviced by the Buffalo
				  Water Board, shall be calculated using the then current hourly rate of such
				  employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly rate to cover for fringe
				  benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles include, but are not
				  limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine Operator-Water, Heavy
				  Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water Service Worker, Water
				  Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I.
Hourly Rate for
				  Billing Purposes (Materials)
The real cost of any materials that the
				  Commissioner deems necessary or appropriate to perform any services or work at
				  any premises serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the
				  actual material cost plus 20% for handling and processing.
Charges for
				  Use of Equipment:
BACKHOES:
Includes 2-way radio, boom
				  extension, diesel engines and buckets
Item
Description
Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks
Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools,
							 pumps
$57.82
Compressor trucks
Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel
							 engine, tools, 185 Cu. Ft.
$78.14
Portable compressor
Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185
							 cu./ft./min.
$17.98
6-wheel flat deck
2 WD diesel
$81.09
Large crane truck
6-wheel, 15-ton telescoping
$220.09
6-wheel 4x4 with Vactor
Includes 2-way radio Vac tools and keys
$95.98
3/4-ton pickup trucks
Includes 2-way radio
$19.54
3/4 Van
Includes 2-way radio
$19.54
Dump Trucks - Includes 2-way Radio:
Door
Yard
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
4WD
1-2
Gas
$42.98
4WD
2-3
Gas
$60.18
2WD
8-10
Diesel
$60.18
2WD
14-18
Diesel
$117.22
Wheel/Drive
Bucket 4 & 1
Diesel/Gas
Rate Per Hour
4-wheel 2WD
7/8 Cu. Yd.
Diesel
$65.00
1 Cu. Yd. heaped
Excavator 10,000 lbs. with Trailer and Truck
Diesel
$65.00
Excavator 20,000 lbs. with Trailer and Truck
Diesel
$85.00
Concrete Replacement:
Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation
$/Sq.Ft.
Material cost +20%
							 admin.
Warning Barricades and Lights:
Rate Per Day
Regular
Material cost +20% admin.
Standard Double
Material cost +20% admin.
Double High Intensity
Material cost +20% admin.
Street Asphalt Cut
Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus
							 cost of gravel to fill excavation
$/Sq.Ft. Material cost +20% admin.
Plumbers' Bond
All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the
							 total sum of $25,000, or a greater amount the Commissioner determines to be
							 appropriate, under the circumstances, and property conditions, to indemnify and
							 hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board and the city from all claims, damages,
							 and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with 21 NYCRR
							 section 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee
All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by
							 credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged
							 $2.00 for each transaction, and all persons who pay any rates, fees and charges
							 on the City of Buffalo website by check/ACH from their bank accounts will be
							 charged $2.00 for each such transaction. These fees will be added automatically
							 to each transaction to defray the cost of such transaction.