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APPENDIX TO AN ORDER OF THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN CASE NO. 2006-00349 DATED AUGUST 29, 2006 and CASE NO. 2019-00369 DATED MARCH 17,2019.

The following rates, charges, and policies are prescribed for the customers in the area served by Hometown Utility District. All other rates, charges, and policies not specifically mentioned herein shall remain the same as those in effect under authority of the Commission prior to the effective date of these Orders.

Non-Recurring Charges

Late Payment Charge: 10%

Meter Test Charge: $1.00 In-House *

*Certified or Outsourced: Actual Cost

Return Check Fee: $2.00 **+

**+ County Attorney Collection Fees Applies

Meter Relocation Charge: Actual Cost

Damaged Meter Service:

  • Reimbursement Fee: Actual Cost

Damaged Radio Read Meter:

  • Reimbursement Fee: Actual Cost

Broken Lock Fee: $18.00 ***+

***+Court Cost-Tampering with a Meter

***+ Any Damage cost must be paid

Turn-on Charge/Connection/Reconnection:

  • Normal Business Hours: $13.00
  • After Hours: $47.00

Meter Connections/Tap-on Fees:

  • 5/8″ Meter: $850.00
  • 1″ Meter: Actual Cost
  • All larger size meter (other meters): Actual Cost

The following rates and charges are prescribed for the customers in the area served by Hometown Utility District. All other rates and charged not specifically mentioned herein shall remain the same as those in effect under authority of the Commission prior to the effective date of this Order.

Monthly Water Rates

5/8″ x 3/4″ Meter:

  • First 0 gallons: $20.65 Minimum Bill
  • All Over 0 gallons: $6.87 per 1,000 gallons

1″ Meter:

  • First 5,000 gallons: $55.32 Minimum Bill
  • All Over 5,000 gallons: $6.87 per 1,000 gallons

1 1/2″ Meter:

  • First 10,000 gallons: $89.69 Minimum Bill
  • All Over 10,000 gallons: $6.87 per 1,000 gallons

2″ Meter:

  • First 50,000 gallons: $364.58 Minimum Bill
  • All Over 50,000 gallons: $6.87 per 1,000 gallons

4″ Meter:

  • First 100,000 gallons: $708.19 Minimum Bill
  • All Over 100,000 gallons: $6.87 per 1,000 gallons

A Fifty dollar ($50.00) security deposit is required on all accounts for at least the first year of service or possibly longer depending on the payment history of the applicant (additional information can be obtained by contacting our office). A reconnection fee will be required in addition to the security deposit if the water service has been disconnected at the property.

Kentucky Regulation require a plumbing permit for the establishment of all new water meter settings. A homeowners permit may be obtain for a property owner who request a new tap on – new meter setting and is willing to install the line form their new meter to their existing plumbing.

Commercial, rental, and services which will or may be available to the public require a plumbing permit which must be obtained by as licensed plumber.