Hammond customers are billed monthly. We also bill for sanitary and refuse charges.
Refuse is $26.00 per month per unit. For additional information on refuse you can contact Streets and Sanitation Department at (219) 853-6433.
Sanitary
Residential accounts have a base rate of $8.40 and $2.31 per 1,000 gallons. Commercial accounts have a base rate of $8.40 and $4.90 per 1,000 gallons.
For additional information on Sanitary District you can call (219) 853-6413.
| Hammond Water Works – Rates and Charges | |
| Rates & Charges Pursuant to Order of the Public Service Commission | |
| P.S.C.I. 37653 | |
| With respect to A-D below, the customer shall pay for each service connection a monthly or once every two months rate, as applicable which shall be the sum of a service charge based on the size of the meter through which the customer receives such service and a volume charge based on the amount of water consumed. | |
| General Metered Rates for a One Month Consumption Period | |
| Applicable to residential and industrial direct consumers. For use of and service rendered by the above noted water utility based upon the amount of water supplied by the utility. | |
| Consumption Per One Month Period | Rate Per 1,000 Gallons |
| 2021 | $1.90 |
| 2022 | $2.07 effective 7/1/22 |
| 2023 | $2.27 |
| General Minimum Rates for a One Month Consumption Period | |
| Applicable to residential and industrial direct consumers. Each user shall pay a minimum rate in accordance with the following applicable size meter installed for basic service rendered by the utility. | |
| Meter Size | Rate Per One Month Period – effective 7/1/22 |
| 5/8 inch meter | $2.96 |
| 3/4 inch meter | $2.96 |
| 1 inch meter | $6.33 |
| 1-1/2 inch meter | $10.53 |
| 2 inch meter | $14.03 |
| 3 inch meter | $25.00 |
| 4 inch meter | $40.08 |
| 6 inch meter | $78.68 |
| 8 inch meter | $125.70 |
| 10 inch meter | $184.06 |
| 12 inch meter | $277.68 |
| Fire Protection Service Rates for Hydrants and Sprinklers | |
| Available only to users who are located on the Utility’s distribution mains which are suitable and adequate for supplying the service requested. Service under these rates shall generally consist of stand-by service for fire emergencies. All water taken through such connections shall be restricted to fire emergencies unless other temporary use shall have been specifically authorized by the Water Superintendent. The utility reserves the right to install flow detectors from time to time to see that the service is restricted to fire fighting. | |
| Line Size | Rate Per One Month Period – effective 7/1/22 |
| 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter | $0.34 |
| 1 inch meter | $0.49 |
| 1-1/2 inch meter | $1.11 |
| 2 inch meter | $1.98 |
| 3 inch meter | $4.47 |
| 4 inch meter | $7.94 |
| 5 inch meter | $12.39 |
| 6 inch meter | $17.86 |
| 8 inch meter | $31.74 |
| 10 inch meter | $49.59 |
| 12 inch meter | $71.41 |
| Rate for Temporary Users for Construction | |
| A temporary construction meter must be installed on all buildings larger than one (1) family dwelling unit at an existing rate structure. | |
| The minimum charge for each and any service under construction shall be eight dollars ($8). | |
| Contractors must pay for water used on streets, sewers, building and sidewalks, while under construction. Contractors are to furnish the Water Department with the amount of material to be used before starting construction. Payment is to be made in advance. The Utility may require contractors to install a construction meter at the property line or other designated place so that all water used can be metered. | |
| Charge for Tapping the Utility’s Mains | |
| The tapping of any main shall only be done by the Utility. All digging, back-filling, dry trench work or any other work necessary in preparation for making a tap, as well as reconditioning, must be done by the consumer or his agent. All taps over 2 inches shall be estimated by the water utility and this charge shall be paid before the tap is actually made. | |
| Tap Size | Charge |
| 1 inch | $16.00 |
| Various Non-recurring Charges | |
| Miscellaneous non-recurring charges exclusive of those mentioned previously shall be charged as follows: | |
| Description | Charge |
| Bad Check Fee | $10.00 |
| Late Payment of Bill | 10% of first $3.00 and 3% of excess |
| Deposits – Residential: | |
| Description | Deposit |
| Owners/Non-Owners | $200.00 |
| Deposits and Charges – Commercial and Industrial: | |
| Description | Deposit |
| 5/8 inch meter | $75.00 |
| 1 inch meter | $100.00 |
| 1 1/2 inch meter | $150.00 |
| 2 inch meter | $ 250.00 |
| Repair of Frozen Meter | Labor and Parts |
| Meter Test | $15.00 (refundable if test indicates meter is bad) |
| Reconnection charges for non-payment or violation of rules: | |
| Description | Deposit |
| Buffalo box has been installed | $50.00 |
| Buffalo box has not been installed or is not accessible | $200.00 |
| Fee for illegal water turn on by customer | $50.00 |