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WATER METER RATES
EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2025
FOR CONSUMPTION IN ANY ONE MONTHLY PERIOD AS RECORDED BY METER:

MINIMUM RATE

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2,000 Gallons

8,000 Galllons

10,000 Gallons
$27.64 per 2,000Gallons

$13.77 per M Gallons

$13.25 per M Gallons

$9.79 per M Gallons


MINIMUM CHARGES

SIZE METER

5/8"
3/4"
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
2"
4"
6"

CONSUMPTION

2,000
3,400
4,200
6,400
6,400
9,400
30,100
50,000
RATES

$27.64
  46.17
  56.76
  85.84
  85.84
 125.52
 330.37
 525.29
TENANTS WITH FINAL BILLS

When a tenant contacts our department for a final read, we send our water personnel out to read the meter of the date the tenant says they will no longer be using water and is moved out of the residence. A final bill is calculated and is sent to the tenant with a copy to the property owner. It is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that this bill has been paid prior to releasing any deposits to the tenant

Should the tenant leave without paying the final bill, the property owner is ultimately responsible. Unpaid water bills will result in termination of service and water will not be restored until paid in full. Please call us at (814) 736-9642 to check and see if your tenants are current on their account.

SECURITY DEPOSITS

New rental customers need to stop into our office to complete an application for service.  You will need to bring your current photo ID (such as your driver's license).  Be sure to have the correct property address and apartment number (if applicable).

A security deposit of $300.00 will be due for rental units when signing up for water service.

If you moved and left an unpaid balance on any previous rental properties you may be required to pay the balance left on your previous account or denied service in your name.  

The Authority requires $100.00 deposit from new property owners but will need to verify billing information and have a current telephone number on file.

If you are renting to own a property, under Article of Agreement, the Authority will require a $100.00 deposit.  This is the property owner's decision because they will be responsible for paying any outstanding bills if the tenant leaves without paying.

Sign Up Today!

The Water Authority has Automatic Cash Transfer.  No more writing checks or rushing in to pay your bill on time, we will automatically deduct your billed amount from your account.  Stop in or call today to sign up.


BILLING

Effective January 1, 2025
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Meters are read every month beginning on the first of the month.  This process usually takes about a week to read over 2,200 meters in our system.  For Portage Borough Residents, your bill includes water and garbage charges. For Portage Township Residents, your bill includes just water. For Cassandra Borough Residents your bill will only include water charges. The garbage charges are established by the Portage Borough.  By ordinance, we are required to bill and collect these fees for the Borough.

Bills are mailed out prior to the end of the month to insure that the post office delivers them to you by or before the 1st of the month.  The 15th day of the month is the last day to pay the net amount.  After this date, the gross amount is due.  (10% Penalty).  

If the 15th of the month falls on a Saturday or Sunday, we will accept the net amount the following Monday.

606 Cambria Street, Portage, PA 15946
Phone: 814-736-9642     Fax:  814-736-9766