Fees
Utility Service charge for new customers:
$18 (may be added to the first month’s bill)
For a late payment:
1% per month or or a $5 minimum on unpaid balance
Returned check fee:
Maximum allowed by N. C. State Law
Meter test:
$86 per test
Deposit for New Accounts
Residential: $ 60
Commercial:
- 5/8 Inch Meter: $ 60
- 1 Inch Meter: $100
- 1.5 Inch Meter: $150
- 2 Inch Meter: $200
- 3 Inch Meter: $300
- 4 Inch Meter: $400
- 6 Inch Meter: $600
Non-Payment Fee - Water
Fee for non-payment of past-due charges and resumption of service when service is disconnected by the town due to nonpayment of water charges:
- During town business hours: $ 33
- Any other time: $ 48
Repeat Call Fee
For repeat calls for setting meters or any time a second trip is necessary to perform a requested service: $ 50
Additional recycling cart:
$1 per month, added to customer's monthly utility bill

