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Sanitary Rates Schedule

Effective April 1, 2021

  • Residential Equivalent Units (REUs) are based on 300 gals/day and SCDHEC Contributory Loading Guidelines. Fractions of an REU greater than 0.25 REU shall be considered an additional REU. 
  • Property owners may request a payment plan for connection fees for primary residence subject to approval in accordance with county policy. 
  • $72.03 monthly 
       

Standard Residential Sewer Connection Fees

Per REU * $4,000
All other site inspections/reinspections $50/visit

*Includes review of plans, on-site recommendations, initial piping inspection, and final inspection.

STEP System Sewer Connection Fees

Per REU* $4,000
Final Inspection $50
All other site inspections $50/visit

*Includes basic design review, on-site recommendations, initial piping and tank inspection.

Grease Interceptors/Traps

Initial permit and inspection $50
Annual inspection and permit renewal $30

Wholesale Transport and Treatment Only

Wholesale bulk connections are 2/3 of full rate per REU or otherwise contracted. 

Miscellaneous Customer Charges

Late payment fee  10% of outstanding balance
Returned check $30
Establish a new account $30
Sewer grey water interceptor pump-out (Per Trip)  $100 for first 500 gals + $25/ 500 gals thereafter
Reconnected terminated customer (standard) $75
Reconnect terminated customer (excavation) $375
Damage to equipment or infrastructure Cost to replace/repair
Tampering with equipment or infrastructure (non-terrorism) $200 per incident and/or imprisonment & damages

Unpermitted connections-$200+normal tap fees+back user fees+cost of all inspections=charges

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