Department of Public Works
Water/Sewer Bill Information
Erik T. Deyoe, P.E. Commissioner of Public Works
Town Hall, Room 203
Sewer Division, (518) 439-4955, option 1
Water Division, (518) 439-4955, option 1
E-mail:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CF
Hundred Cubic Feet, unit of measure used for billing (1
CF = 748 gallons)
SE
Sewer, metered
SN
Sewer, non-metered
WA
Water, metered
WN
Water, non-metered
WATER BILLING RATES - Effective January 1, 2012
(1 CF = 7.48 gallons)
WATER RENT
Water Rate Tier
Price/CCF
% change
up to 500 CF
$1.82
3%
501 CF to 100,000 CF
$3.76
3%
100,001 CF and over
$2.10
3%
Minimum Consumption and Bill Meter Size
Meter Size
Minimum Consumption
Minimum Consumption Charge
5/8" & 3/4"
500 CF
$9.10
1"
2,000 CF
$65.50
1 1/2"
4,000 CF
$140.70
2"
6,000 CF
$215.90
3", 4", 6", 8" & 10"
100 CF
$150.00
Basic Service Fee
Basic Water Service Fee of $4.00 for every bill
Notes:
1. All rates above are for customers within Town of
Bethlehem Water Districts
2. Out-of-District customers will be billed twice
In-District rates
3. A 10% late fee will be assessed on any bill not
paid by the due date
SEWER BILLING RATES - 2012
SEWER RENT
Sewer Rate Tier
Price
% Change
Metered CCF of Public Water Consumption
$2.36 per CCF
3%
Customer on Private Water Supplies
$51.00 per quarter
Basic Service Fee
Basic Sewer Service Fee of $4.00 for every bill
Notes:
1. All rates above are for customers within
Town of Bethlehem Sewer Districts
2. Out-of-District customers will
be billed twice In-District rates
3. A 10% late fee will be
assessed on any bill not paid by the due date
BASIC SERVICE This is a charge to cover costs for meter reading and billing. This
charge is the same regardless of how much water and sewer is used during the
billing period.
BILLING QUESTIONS Contact our Customer Service Department at (518) 439-4955 option 1 then
option 2 then option 1, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To better serve you, please have your
account number and inside water meter reading when calling.
You MUST contact our Customer Service Department with your billing questions at
least fifteen (15) days before the Due Date on your bill so that any billing
changes can be made before a penalty is assessed.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please write your account number on your check or money order and make
payable to Receiver of Taxes.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OPTION
Never worry about being late or missing a payment. The Town of
Bethlehem Water/Sewer District can automatically deduct your bill from your
designated financial account each quarter on the due date that appears on
your bill. You will continue to receive your quarterly water/sewer
bill indicating your consumption, amount owed and due date. The total
amount of your bill will be automatically and electronically deducted from
your designated financial account each quarter on the BANK DRAFT DATE that appears
on your bill and is transferred to the Town of Bethlehem Water/Sewer
District. In addition, you would receive notice of the transfer on
statements provided to you by your financial institution.
If you want to use auto-pay for your next payment, you need to enroll before
the bills are generated. When you sign up, a system test is performed
to verify your account information. If you opt to sign up when you are
paying your next bill, don't forget to include your payment with the
enrollment form as the auto-pay service becomes effective for the next
billing cycle.
To sign up
for our Automatic Payment option, complete the form printed on the reverse
side of your bill or use the link below.
CUSTOMER FEES AND CHARGES
10% additional charge on the current amount will be assessed on any bill
not paid by the due date on the bill.
$20.00 fee for insufficient funds or returned checks.
DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER BILL
If your Water/Sewer account remains delinquent as of October 1, per New
York State Law, the delinquent amount will be assessed on the tax roll for
your property and will appear on the January Property Tax Bill.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
You are responsible for notifying the Town of Bethlehem Water/Sewer
District of any changes in account status. If you are planning to
move, please contact Customer Service within five (5) business days of your
planned move.
The property owner is responsible for the water service line from the
curb box, located at the edge of the property, to the point of entry into
your building. It is the customer's responsibility to maintain their
water service line and to protect from damage, and keep accessible, the
water meter located on your property. If a damaged water meter is
detected and we no longer have an accurate meter reading, you may be
back-charged for water usage not previously billed to your account.
Town of Bethlehem: 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 Ph: 518.439.4955
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