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Norma DuezWater Billing Manager
304-842-8221 Phone
Amy Kelley
Utility Clerk/Admin Asst.
304-842-8224 Phone
Carol Morrison
Account Clerk 1
304-842-8220 Phone
Standing: Amy Kelly, Norma Duez - Seated: Carol Morrison
At the present time there are roughly 4,000 water and sewer customers billed on a monthly basis. Customers have twenty days from the billing date to pay without penalties, thereafter, a 10% penalty applies. Shutoff notices are sent to accounts which are not paid in full within forty days from the billing date.
The minimum monthly water and sewage bill for an individual who lives within the city limits is $45.14 for zero (0) gallons up to and including 3,000 gallons of water. Bills are based on metered amount of 100 GALLONS.
Reconnection charge: When service has been disconnected for non-payment of bills a disconnection fee of $25.00 shall be charged; or in the event the delinquent bill is collected by the City in the field, an administrative fee of $25.00 shall be charged. A $25.00 reconnection fee will be assessed for each occurence where service for customers is restored, after service has been terminated for non-payment of bills. Reconnection after hours (Monday-Friday after 4pm, anytime on holidays and weedends) an additional $25.00 fee shall apply.
Returned checks: There will be assessed a $25.00 charge for any returned checks received by the City of Bridgeport.
Fire Service Fee: The resident fire service fee for home owners within the Bridgeport city limits is as follows:
$100 per year or $8.33 per month if your home is 2500 sqare feet or more
$80 per year or $6.66 per month if your home is under 2500 square feet
You may be eligible for a Hardship Exemption from this, for more details on this please follow the link.
Annual Fire Fee Hardship Application
Paying your Bill: You may either mail your payment, put it in the deposit box located in the City hall and Library parking lots or pay in person at the front counter. We gladly accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. We also offer the benefit of a direct debit payment process (ACH). Information for signing up for ACH payments is located on the back of your utility bill.
Signing Up: New customers with the City of Bridgeport Water and Sewer Utility Department must apply in person, give at least 24 hour notice or by 12:00pm the day they wish to begin their service. Applications are taken Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. A customer must be at the location at the time of the turn on. The following information is required of a new customer:
-- Driver's License Number
-- Social Security Number
-- Service Location
-- Spouse Name
-- Phone Number
-- Employment Both Parties
-- Family Member as a Personal Reference
-- Buying or Renting at Service Location
-- Signature on Application Card
Please contact the Water Billing Department @ 304-842-8220 with any questions pertaining to water or sewer signup.
Utility Bill Calculation:
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MONTHLY |
WATER |
SEWER |
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FIRST 3,000 GALLONS used per month |
7.50 |
9.00 |
Per thousand gallons |
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NEXT 4,000 GALLONS used per month |
6.70 |
7.85 |
Per thousand gallons |
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NEXT 18,000 GALLONS used per month |
6.40 |
6.55 |
Per thousand gallons |
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NEXT 75,000 GALLONS used per month |
4.90 |
5.35 |
Per thousand gallons |
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ALL OVER 100,000 GALLONS used per month |
3.75 |
4.25 |
Per thousand gallons |
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MINIMUM MONTLY WATER |
$22.50 |
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MINIMUM MONTHLY SEWER |
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$27.00 |
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2 % UTILITY TAX (INSIDE CITY LIMITS) |
$ .99 |
$ 0.00 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL |
$50.49 Inside city limits |
$49.50 Outside city limits |
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TOTAL WITH FIRE FEE |
$57.15 or Inside city limits |
$49.50 Outside city limits |
Water Connection Fee: $600 -1" $1,500.00 deposit plus cost
Sewer Connection Fee: $600 -2" $2,500.00 deposit plus cost
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