Water Rates & Fee Info
Rates, rules, & regulations under which service is provided are detailed in the HAWC Tariff .
Water rates ares regulated by the NHPUC ; view annual rates for other NH water companies .
HAWC’s Water Rate Structure
(Effective June 25th, 2026, Per NH PUC Order Number 28,235)
Base Charge
| Meter Size: | Monthly Charge: |
|---|---|
| 5/8" | $20.32 |
| 3/4" | $47.54 |
| 1" | $92.91 |
| 1 1/2" | $183.66 |
| 2" | $238.10 |
Water Usage Charge
The Water Usage Charge is the cost for water supplied that has passed through the water meter at the water service location. HAWC’s water meters measure in cubic feet.
The current water rate is $10.20 per 100 cubic feet of water. (100 cubic feet = 748 gallons)
This is equal to:
$0.01364 per gallon, $1.36 per 100 gallons
$0.1021 per 1 cubic foot (7.48 gallons)
Fire Protection Fees:
The fire protection fee is the charge for availability of water and water pressure provided by HAWC to the water service location for interior water sprinkler systems intended to aid in case of fire.
Private Fire Protection
The cost is determined by the size of the water line providing the fire protection service.
| Pipe Diameter/First Service Tap Size: | Monthly Charge: |
|---|---|
| 1" | $1.02 |
| 1 1/2" | $2.98 |
| 2" | $6.34 |
| 3" | $18.43 |
| 4" | $39.27 |
| 6" | $114.08 |
Account Establishment Fee
The Account Establishment Fee is a one time charge to a customer who establishes or transfers a water service account. It will appear on the customers first bill.
One-Time Fee:
$20.00
Service Call Fees
During normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
$65.00 per person/per hour
Emergency Service Calls (after normal business hours)
$97.50 per person/per hour
