Water Rates & Fee Info

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 November 8, 2023, Per NH PUC Order Number 26,902)

Base Charge

The Base Charge is the minimum charge for availability of water provided to the water service location. The cost of the Base Charge is determined by the meter size for the water service.
Meter Size: Monthly Charge:
5/8" $14.24
3/4" $33.30
1" $65.07
1 1/2" $128.61
2" $166.73

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 $8.41 per 100 cubic feet of water. (100 cubic feet = 748 gallons)

This is equal to:
$0.0112 per gallon, $1.12 per 100 gallons
$0.0841 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.


Size of Water Line:    Monthly Fee:

1 1/2″                                 $2.49   
2″                                         $5.31
3″                                         $15.43
4″                                         $32.87
6″                                         $95.49

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

Some examples of service calls are: water shut-off requests, water service restoration, frozen meters, and required inspections. Any equipment or parts required to perform repairs, if necessary, will be changed separately. HAWC does not provide plumbing services (please refer to “ Who Owns What ” for additional information). 

During normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

$45.00 per person/per hour

Emergency Service Calls (after normal business hours)

$67.50 per person/per hour

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