| For all customers served by NBMA in Northampton, Coplay, North Catasauqua, Whitehall, North Whitehall, and Allen Township: | ||
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Adopted January 13, 2026 |
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Effective April 1, 2026 |
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1st Billing at New Rates: |
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Monthly - May 2026 |
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Quarterly - July 2026 |
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Minimum Charge: |
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Size of Meter |
Quarterly |
Monthly* |
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3/4" |
42.00 |
14.00 |
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1" |
84.00 |
28.00 |
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1-1/2" |
168.00 |
56.00 |
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2" |
294.00 |
98.00 |
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2-1/2" |
308.00 |
102.67 |
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3" |
420.00 |
140.00 |
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4" |
700.00 |
233.33 |
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6" |
1,400.00 |
466.67 |
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8" |
2,240.00 |
746.67 |
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10" |
3,220.00 |
1,073.33 |
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12" |
5,040.00 |
1,680.00 |
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Multiple Dwelling Rate |
27.72 |
9.24 |
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*All Multiple Dwelling and meters larger that 3/4" are billed on a monthly basis. |
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Partial Billing: (3/4" Meters Only) |
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1 - 30 days |
$14.00 plus consumption |
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31 - 60 days |
$28.00 plus consumption |
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61 - 90 days |
$42.00 plus consumption |
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Metered Water Rates: |
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100 Cu. Ft. Charge $4.25 |
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100 Cu. Ft. equals 748 gallons |
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Cost per 1,000 Gallons equals $5.68 |
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| For all customers served by NBMA in the High Pump District of North Whitehall Township: | ||
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Adopted January 13, 2026 |
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Effective April 1, 2026 |
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1st Billing at New Rates: |
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Monthly - May 2026 |
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Quarterly - July 2026 |
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Minimum Charge: |
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Size of Meter |
Quarterly |
Monthly* |
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3/4" |
42.00 |
14.00 |
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1" |
84.00 |
28.00 |
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1-1/2" |
168.00 |
56.00 |
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2" |
294.00 |
98.00 |
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2-1/2" |
308.00 |
102.67 |
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3" |
420.00 |
140.00 |
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4" |
700.00 |
233.33 |
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6" |
1,400.00 |
466.67 |
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8" |
2,240.00 |
746.67 |
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10" |
3,220.00 |
1,073.33 |
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12" |
5,040.00 |
1,680.00 |
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Multiple Dwelling Rate |
27.72 |
9.24 |
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*All Multiple Dwelling and meters larger that 3/4" are billed on a monthly basis. |
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Partial Billing: (3/4" Meters Only) |
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1 - 30 days |
$14.00 plus consumption |
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31 - 60 days |
$28.00 plus consumption |
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61 - 90 days |
$42.00 plus consumption |
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Metered Water Rates: |
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100 Cu. Ft. Charge $4.55 |
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100 Cu. Ft. equals 748 gallons |
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Cost per 1,000 Gallons equals $6.08 |
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Water Haulers - Monthly flat rate of $56.00 plus metered consumption @ current rate.
Fire Hydrant Rates
Public Fire Hydrants - Each |
$125/yr |
Private Fire Hydrants |
Based on size of fire hydrant |
Private Fire Lines |
Based on size of fire hydrant |
Tapping Fees
Connection Fees | ||
3/4" |
$1,200* |
$1,200* |
1" |
$1,500* |
$1,500* |
Greater than 1" |
Actual Cost |
Actual Cost |
Customer Facilities Fee | ||
3/4" |
$450 |
Actual Cost |
1" |
$500 |
Actual Cost |
1 - 1/2" |
$750 |
Actual Cost |
2" |
$900 |
Actual Cost |
Greater than 2" |
Actual Cost |
Actual Cost |
Represents cost of standard meter setting inside building with remote reader. Applicant responsible for any additional cost peculiar to premises. New rates effective 1/1/2026.
Capacity Part | Normal Service | ||
Meter Size |
Cost |
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Multi-Unit Dwellings |
$2,710 per dwelling |
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3/4-inch |
$3,150 |
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1-inch |
$6,760 |
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1-1/2-inch |
$13,530 |
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2-inch |
$21,650 |
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Capacity Part | Fire Service | ||
Service Line |
Cost |
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2" |
$920 |
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2-1/2" |
$1,400 |
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3" |
$1,850 |
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4" |
$2,900 |
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6" |
$5,800 |
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8" |
$9,280 |
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Miscellaneous Deposits and Fees
Size of Meter |
Deposit |
Minimum Charge |
3/4" |
$100 |
$14.00 + usage |
1" |
$100 |
$28.00 + usage |
Tank Truck Rate |
$100 |
$56.00 + usage |
