All accounts are charged the appropriate base rate plus the per 1000 gallon usage amount.
Your utility bill can now be paid by credit or debit card
online — go to the “Pay Utility Bill Online” subtab,
by phone — at 741-2353,
or in person at the Town Hall office.
The charges for water and sewer are detailed below. Most residential accounts are 3/4″ line with a base charge of $23.15 water and $16.65 sewer per month.
Water System
Street Opening for Connection $1250.00 plus material
Rates: Base Charge/Month
5/8 X 3/4″ line $ 29.04
1″ line $ 51.98
1-1/2 inch $ 116.17
2″ line $ 207.36
Per Gallon Rate: $2.00/1000 gallons
Availability fee: Same as base charge/month
Restoration of Service $ 10.00 per occurrence
Meter Deposit $ 75.00 maximum
Late Fee: $ 10.00
Reconnect Fee after delinquent termination $50.00
After Hours Reconnect following Delinquent termination: $75.00
If during the winter months residential meters are not read, the usage will be estimated based upon the previous year’s use. All meters will be read after the winter months and additional charges or credits will be given. The winter months will be established as September 16th to March 16th of each year. First reading in spring will be approximately April 16th.
Sewer System
Street Opening for Connection $1250 Plus Materials
Rates are based on the size of the water meter as follows:
Rates: Base Charge/Month
¾ inch $ 24.91
1 inch $ 44.59
1 ½ inch $ 99.64
2 inch $ 177.86
Unmetered residential Base charge +
1 person-1500 gal. $2.05/1000 gal
2 person-3000 gal same
4-6 person-6000 gal same
Late fee: $ 10.00
Town of Hot Springs, Montana 