1 Clear Springs Drive
Northampton, PA 18067
610-262-6711
Northampton Borough Municipal Authority

Rates

For all customers served by NBMA in Northampton, Coplay, North Catasauqua, Whitehall, North Whitehall, and Allen Township:

Adopted October 11, 2022

Effective January 1, 2023

1st Billing at New Rates:

Monthly - February 2023

Quarterly - April 2023

 

Minimum Charge:

Size of Meter

Quarterly

Monthly*

3/4"

40.50

13.50

1"

81.00

27.00

1-1/2"

162.00

54.00

2"

285.00

95.00

2-1/2"

297.00

99.00

3"

405.00

135.00

4"

675.00

225.00

6"

1,350.00

450.00

8"

2,160.00

720.00

10"

3,105.00

1,035.00

12"

4,860.00

1,620.00

Multiple Dwelling Rate

26.73

8.91

*All Multiple Dwelling and meters larger that 3/4" are billed on a monthly basis.

Partial Billing: (3/4" Meters Only)

1 - 30 days

$13.50 plus consumption

31 - 60 days

$27.00 plus consumption

61 - 90 days

$40.50 plus consumption

Metered Water Rates:

100 Cu. Ft. Charge $3.75

100 Cu. Ft. equals 748 gallons

Cost per 1,000 Gallons equals $5.01

For all customers served by NBMA in the High Pump District of North Whitehall Township:

Adopted October 11, 2022

Effective January 1, 2023

1st Billing at New Rates:

Monthly - February 2023

Quarterly - April 2023

 

Minimum Charge:

Size of Meter

Quarterly

Monthly*

3/4"

40.50

13.50

1"

81.00

27.00

1-1/2"

162.00

54.00

2"

285.00

95.00

2-1/2"

297.00

99.00

3"

405.00

135.00

4"

675.00

225.00

6"

1,350.00

450.00

8"

2,160.00

720.00

10"

3,105.00

1,035.00

12"

4,860.00

1,620.00

Multiple Dwelling Rate

26.73

8.91

*All Multiple Dwelling and meters larger that 3/4" are billed on a monthly basis.

Partial Billing: (3/4" Meters Only)

1 - 30 days

$13.50 plus consumption

31 - 60 days

$27.00 plus consumption

61 - 90 days

$40.50 plus consumption

Metered Water Rates:

100 Cu. Ft. Charge $4.00

100 Cu. Ft. equals 748 gallons

Cost per 1,000 Gallons equals $5.35


Water Haulers - Monthly flat rate of $54.00 plus metered consumption @ current rate.


Fire Hydrant Rates

Public Fire Hydrants - Each

$125/yr

Private Fire Hydrants
(Outside Yard Type Only) - Each

Based on size of fire hydrant

Private Fire Lines

Based on size of fire hydrant



Tapping Fees

Connection Fees

3/4"

$1,000*

$1,000*

1"

$1,200*

$1,200*

Greater than 1"

Actual Cost

Actual Cost




Customer Facilities Fee

3/4"

$400

Actual Cost

1"

$450

Actual Cost

1 - 1/2"

$650

Actual Cost

2"

$800

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.



Capacity Part | Normal Service

Meter Size

Cost

Multi-Unit Dwellings

$1,970 per dwelling

3/4-inch

$2,390

1-inch

$4,950

1-1/2-inch

$9,890

2-inch

$15,850




Capacity Part | Fire Service

Service Line

Cost

2"

$760

2-1/2"

$1,150

3"

$1,530

4"

$2,400

6"

$4,800

8"

$7,680




Miscellaneous Deposits and Fees



  1. Minimum Deposit to Secure Water Bill if required
    Estimated 3-month water bill but not less than:
    General System - $100 Clearview High Service - $120

  2. Minimum Charge for Temporary Service
    (Construction Fee - Maximum time 6 mos.) - $100

  3. Service Restoration Fee After Shutoff Due to Delinquent Payment - $70

  4. Shutoff and Restoration of Service When:
    • Performed during normal Authority business hours - $70
    • Performed during other than normal Authority business hours (After 3:30 pm) - $150

  5. Bad Check Charge - per occurrence - $30

  6. Meter Accuracy Test Deposit - $200

  7. Frozen 3/4" Meter Charge (Minimum) - $150

  8. Frozen 1" Meter Charge (Minimum) - $250

  9. Permit To Use Fire Hydrant

    Size of Meter

    Deposit

    Minimum Charge

    3/4"

    $100

    $13.50 + usage

    1"

    $100

    $27.00 + usage

    Tank Truck Rate

    $100

    $54.00 + usage



  10. Lien Fees - 200 + Filing Fees

  11. Penalty Charge for Late Payment - 10% of Bill Outstanding

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