Listed below, you will find our current rates and policies. Rate changes for 2024 go into effect for January 2024 water usage (February invoicing).
These changes include: the user fee is going from $45.00 to $50.00; all 6 rate tiers have been increased, as have the rates for haulers; bills will be calculated on cumulative usage, and the late fee is set at $20.00.
Water bills are due on the 25th of the month in which they are received. If you do not find the information you need on this page, please contact our office at 605-390-1967 and we will provide it for you.
PGCWA Members Residential Service Rates
| Monthly Minimum, paid by the 25th of the month: Water Included w/ Minimum Bill: Monthly Service Fee: |
$71.00 2,000 gallons $50.00 |
| Tier (per 1000 gal.): | $/1,000 gal.: |
|---|---|
| 2,001-10,000 | $10.50 |
| 10,001-20,000 | $14.50 |
| 20,001-30,000 | $20.00 |
| 30,001-40,000 | $25.50 |
| 40,001- 50,000 | $32.00 |
| 50,001+ | $41.00 |
| Member Leak Rate | $6.00 per 1,000 gallons |
Our community's water meters are read each month. Please contact our office for any additional information.
Average Billing Examples
| Each Bill includes: 1. Metered water charges (see rates above) 2. Monthly Service Charge |
Amount See Rates above $50.00 |
| Usage (gal.): | Bill Total (water is not taxed): |
|---|---|
| 2,000 | $71.00 |
| 5,000 | $102.50 |
| 10,100 | $156.45 |
| 25,250 | $405.00 |
| 35,000 | $627.5 |
| 50,100 | $1079.10 |
The average water bill (143 users - based on Feb. 2022 - $45.00 user fee) during the off-peak months is: $76.21
The average water bill (143 users - based on Aug. 2022 - $45.00 user fee) during peak or summer months is: $118.09
Membership and Connection Fees
| Connection to any mainline of the Pine Grove Community Water Association is contingent upon the availability of water on the section of the mainline desired to be tapped. At this time there is no restriction on membership/tap sales on the system. | |
| Fee Description: | Fee Amount: |
|---|---|
| Membership fee including the right to tap the PGCWA main | $20,000.00 |
| Equipment and labor estimate; includes mandatory meter pit, hardware, and tap inspection | Up to $6,000.00 |
| Water Shutoff/Collections | $100.00 |
All connections to the Pine Grove Community Water Association (PGCWA) require an association membership. Membership in the association allows the member the right to "tap" the mainline (a tap is a service connection). The membership is $20,000.00. Membership is associated with both the member and the member's property and is transferrable; if the member sells the property the membership transfers to the new owner.
The estimated equipment, labor, and inspection fee include the required meter pit, connection hardware designated by the association, and inspection of the installation before burial. All connections are required to have a cistern. More information on connecting to the system is available by calling Gerry Broer at 605-390-1967.
Special User Rates
| Special Water Users Include: Non-Member Water Haulers Non-Member Agricultural Users Non-Member Commercial Users |
Rates for Each Non-Member Special User Category: These Rates are Effective January 1st, 2024. |
| Fee Description: | Fee Amount: |
|---|---|
| Non-Member Water Hauler | $71.00/Month for 12 months (includes 2,000 gallons of water) |
| Non-Member Water Hauler: Additional Water Usage | $10.50 per 1000 gallons over the 2,000 gallon minimum |
| Non-Member Agricultural Users: Monthly User Fee | $50.00 |
| Non-Member Agricultural Users: Hookup Fee | $100.00 |
| Non-Member Agricultural Users: Disconnect Fee | $100.00 |
| Non-Member Agricultural Users: Water Usage | $20.00 per 1,000 gallons water |
| Non-Member Commercial Users: Fee per Project | $100.00 |
| Non-Member Commercial Users: Water Usage | $25.00 per 1,000 gallons water |
