Utilities
Utility Deposit Information
New residents may establish accounts at the Town Hall for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste services. The customer must provide a deposit (refundable upon termination of service after all outstanding amounts have been paid) the amount of which is calculated as follows:
- Sewer Deposit: $50 per toilet
- Water Deposit: Last three months’ usage
- Solid Waste: Two months’ service
Water Utility Service Information
All Users (Residential & Non-Residential)
There charges for water services in the Town shall be at the rate of five dollars and zero cents ($5.00) per thousand (1,000) gallons. There is a minimum water service charge for each water meter in the amount of twenty three dollars and twenty five cents ($23.25). Town of Bay Harbor Ordinance No.1067 amending Section 20-5 Water Service Charge - Rates, with an effective date of November 1, 2021.
Sewer Utility Service Information
Residential Users
Sewage charges shall be based upon water usage (excluding water usage through meters used exclusively for irrigation) at a rate of $8.39 per thousand gallons. In addition, there shall be a monthly base charge of $22.04 per living unit regardless of usage
Non-Residential Users
Sewage charges shall be based upon water usage (excluding water usage through meters used exclusively for irrigation) at a rate of $8.39 per thousand gallons. In addition, there shall be a monthly base charge of regardless of usage depending upon the size of the water meter as follows:
Water Meter Size Monthly Base Charge
| Size | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | $ 91.75 |
| 1.5 inch | $183.50 |
| 2 inch | $293.60 |
| 3 inch | $550.43 |
| 4 inch | $833.24 |
Town of Bay Harbor Ordinance No.1068 amending Section 20-9 Sewer Service - Rates, with an effective date of November 1,2021.
Solid Waste Utility Service Information
Solid waste pickup is provided for monthly charges of $23.00 for single families and duplexes, $20.00 for rental apartment buildings with three or more units, condominiums and co-op buildings with three or more units. Commercial charges are based on number and size of container and frequency of pick-up.
Stormwater Utility Service Information
Storm water fees for single family residences are $5 per month.
Vacant Land (New Construction) Users
The customer must provide a deposit (refundable upon termination of service after all outstanding amounts have been paid) for water service to a construction site in the amount of $300 (three hundred dollars).