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Water Service Installation Fees
The Water Service Installation fee is based on the size of the service line required to serve the water needs of the property.
A single-family residence with 4 toilets or fewer can be served by a 3/4-inch water service line. Commercial uses with higher water demands will require larger service lines.
A plumber should be consulted to help you determine the appropriate water service size for your needs. The Water Service Installation fee includes the water service box installation which houses the meter.
Water Service Installation Fees
Service Line Size |
Paved Road Fee |
Unpaved Road Fee |
---|---|---|
1 inch |
$3,185 |
$2,250 |
1.5 inches |
$4,950 |
$4,000 |
2 inches |
$5,400 |
$4,450 |
Meter Drop-In Only (Service Box Previously Installed)
- 3/4 inch meter - $80
- 1 inch or larger meter - $125
Street Restoration Cost Recovery Fee for Water Connection
An additional Street Restoration Cost Recovery Fee may be required if the installation of your water service incurs additional costs related to restoring the street to city standard after accessing the water main for a tap to bring the waterline to your property. Street restoration fees are estimated based on the age of the street, the classification of the street, the proximity of the water main within the street, and whether or not the sidewalk will have to be replaced.
The estimated street restoration fee Opens in New Window is paid at the time the installation permit is issued. Once the service has been installed, if extenuating on-site conditions demand, the customer may be billed for additional street restoration costs, or conversely, excess payment collected will be returned to the applicant.
Administrative & River Crossing Fees
The Administrative and River Crossing Fees are charged for water service connections south of the Rogue River. Fees collected are used to maintain the water distribution system that pipes water from the city’s water treatment plant to water users across the river.
- Administrative Fee - $10 per connection
- Residential River Crossing Fee - $56 per unit
- Non-Residential River Crossing Fee - $4.20 per 1/100th acre of lot.
Plumbing Permit Fees & Customer Connection Requirements
Once the water service lateral, service box, and meter are installed to the frontage of the property, it is the property owner’s requirement to obtain a plumbing permit and hire a licensed plumber to connect the meter service to the residence or building it will serve. This may involve disconnecting and properly abandoning any existing well that may be on the property.
The plumbing work required may include the installation of a backflow prevention device (PDF) Opens in New Window to prevent contamination of the water system, a reduced pressure device, and a customer service valve (PDF) Opens in New Window so the property owner can turn the water on and off at the valve if necessary. Please consult your plumber to help you determine the needs of your property. Plumbing Permit Fees include inspection by the city’s plumbing inspector:
- Less than 100 feet of waterline and backflow device: $82.12
- 100 feet to 200 feet of waterline and backflow device: $115.74
System Development Charges
System Development Charges are associated with all new water service connections. See the System Development Charges brochure (PDF) Opens in New Window for more information on the current fees. These fees are subject to change by the City Council and annual increases may be applied.
Advance Finance District (AFD )/ Reimbursement District (RD) Charges
There may be an additional charge if the property connecting to the service is associated with an AFD or RD. Please visit our interactive map and select the Reimbursement District layer to see if your property may be part of a district. Please contact us if you have questions.
Contact Us
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Bradley Clark
Community Development Director
Email Bradley ClarkEric Wade
Business Operations Supervisor
Email Eric Wade101 NW A Street
Room 202
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Ph: 541-450-6060Hours
Monday - Friday
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