New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter LXXXIII - Buffalo Water Board
Part 10085 - Buffalo Water Board Regulations
Section 10085.16 - Schedule of rates, fees and charges

Universal Citation: 21 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 10085.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) Effective term of schedule.

The schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof sets forth the rates, fees and other charges applicable to the provision of water and related services by the Buffalo Water Board to all premises, owners, users and other persons, as of the date set forth therein, and continuing thereafter, until amended.

BUFFALO WATER BOARD

SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED

ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND BILLED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2007.

The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in United States dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by the Buffalo Water Board.

The water rates for all homeowners who by virtue of their age are eligible for the real estate property tax exemption pursuant to section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, are set forth separately.

All rates, fees and charges for water and services supplied which are not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates, fees and charges to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.

NON-METERED RATES

Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	116.72
From 25-30 Feet	131.36
From 31-35 Feet	160.40
From 36-40 Feet	189.60
From 41-45 Feet	204.04
From 46-50 Feet	218.72
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	131.36
From 25-30 Feet	160.40
From 31-35 Feet	189.60
From 36-40 Feet	204.04
From 41-45 Feet	218.72
From 46-50 Feet	247.76
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	160.40
From 25-30 Feet	189.60
From 31-35 Feet	204.04
From 36-40 Feet	218.72
From 41-45 Feet	247.76
From 46-50 Feet	276.72
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	189.60
From 25-30 Feet	204.04
From 31-35 Feet	218.72
From 36-40 Feet	247.76
From 41-45 Feet	276.72
From 46-50 Feet	305.80
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	204.04
From 25-30 Feet	218.72
From 31-35 Feet	247.76
From 36-40 Feet	276.72
From 41-45 Feet	305.80
From 46-50 Feet	320.40
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	218.72
From 25-30 Feet	247.76
From 31-35 Feet	276.72
From 36-40 Feet	305.80
From 41-45 Feet	320.40
From 46-50 Feet	334.80
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	247.76
From 25-30 Feet	276.72
From 31-35 Feet	305.80
From 36-40 Feet	320.40
From 41-45 Feet	334.80
From 46-50 Feet	364.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	75.52
From 25-30 Feet	84.16
From 31-35 Feet	102.96
From 36-40 Feet	121.36
From 41-45 Feet	130.60
From 46-50 Feet	140.08
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	84.16
From 25-30 Feet	102.96
From 31-35 Feet	121.36
From 36-40 Feet	130.60
From 41-45 Feet	140.08
From 46-50 Feet	158.56
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	102.96
From 25-30 Feet	121.36
From 31-35 Feet	130.60
From 36-40 Feet	140.08
From 41-45 Feet	158.56
From 46-50 Feet	177.12
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	121.36
From 25-30 Feet	130.60
From 31-35 Feet	140.08
From 36-40 Feet	158.56
From 41-45 Feet	177.12
From 46-50 Feet	195.80
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	130.60
From 25-30 Feet	140.08
From 31-35 Feet	158.56
From 36-40 Feet	177.12
From 41-45 Feet	195.80
From 46-50 Feet	205.12
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	140.08
From 25-30 Feet	158.56
From 31-35 Feet	177.12
From 36-40 Feet	195.80
From 41-45 Feet	205.12
From 46-50 Feet	214.36
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	158.56
From 25-30 Feet	177.12
From 31-35 Feet	195.80
From 36-40 Feet	205.12
From 41-45 Feet	214.36
From 46-50 Feet	233.14

Regular Rates
When more than one family in house	116.72
Bathtubs	29.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house	75.52
Bathtubs	18.96
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	29.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate - if not attached to bathtub	18.96
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self closing valve	58.60
Each additional self closing valve	44.72
Evasive closets	87.72
Antifreezing or hopper closet	436.40
Urinals in private dwellings	58.60
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self closing valve	37.68
Each additional self closing valve	28.72
Evasive closets	58.60
Antifreezing or hopper closet	279.28
Urinals in private dwellings	37.68
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	145.46
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	93.08
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 ft. in diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	72.88
Pools larger than above, per season	145.46
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Portable pools 12 ft. in diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	46.54
Pools larger than above, per season	112.04
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	58.38
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	29.18
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	37.32
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	18.68
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	22.28
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	14.24
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	29.18
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Private dwelling, water system per season	18.68
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	29.18
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Private dwelling, steam system per season	18.68
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	58.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	37.68
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures	129.00
Without water fixtures	58.44
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
With water fixtures	74.72
Without water fixtures	37.68
Sprinkling Connections
Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	0.44
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30 foot frontage, in block, per lineal foot	1.72
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	2.42
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	43.68
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	60.50
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	0.32
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30 foot frontage, in block, per lineal foot	1.14
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	1.64
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	28.06
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	39.30
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	349.16
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	223.56

METER RATES
Regular Rates
Monthly	Quarterly	Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.	First 9,999 Cu. Ft.	$18.99
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.	10,000 - 36,000 Cu. Ft.	$17.77
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.	Over 36,000 Cu. Ft.	$13.57

Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Monthly	Quarterly
Capacity Charge	Capacity Charge
5/8 Inch Meter	7.89	23.82
¾ Inch Meter	11.88	35.73
1 Inch Meter	19.82	59.58
1 ½ Inch Meter	39.67	119.10
2 Inch Meter	63.47	190.53
3 Inch Meter	119.03	357.24
4 Inch Meter	198.43	595.38
6 Inch Meter	396.89	1,190.79
8 Inch Meter	635.05	1,931.07
10 Inch Meter	912.92	2,738.85
12 Inch Meter	N/A	N/A
16 Inch Meter	N/A	N/A
20 Inch Meter	N/A	N/A

Qualified Senior Citizen Rate

Monthly	Quarterly	Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.	First 9,999 Cu. Ft.	$11.44
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.	10,000 - 36,000 Cu. Ft.	$10.61
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.	Over 36,000 Cu. Ft.	$3.93

Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Quarterly Capacity Charge plus Consumption
5/8 Inch Meter	14.28
¾ Inch Meter	21.51
1 Inch Meter	35.73
1½ Inch Meter	71.55
2 Inch Meter	114.30
Building Purposes
Regular Rates
Stone used, per cord	5.23
Brick used, per 1,000	3.47
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.	10.38
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.	13.66
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard	1.38
Concrete building blocks, per 1,000	24.55
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet	2.56
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less	52.34
12 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less	78.41
13 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less and upwards in proportion	104.53
In addition, for use of hydrant	126.52
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet	52.34
Each additional 100 feet or less - two foot width	8.12
Each additional 100 feet or less - three foot width	11.98
Each additional 100 feet or less - four foot width	15.77
Each additional 100 feet or less - five foot width	20.12
Each additional 100 feet or less - six foot width	23.97
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench	7.06
In addition, for use of hydrant	126.50

MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified.

All water supplied which is not enumerated in this section shall be subject to special rates, to be fixed by the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, subject to the approval of the Buffalo Water Board.

Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not ready	$52.50
Renewal of turned off water supply	$81.50
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of service	$20.25
Renewal of turned off water supply for unauthorized water use	$132.00
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding meter has been received, for each time Water Division Personnel unable to gain access	$30.95
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1 charge	$38.50
Hydrant permits for use of water daily rate per hydrant	$126.50
Weekly rate per hydrant	$294.00
Monthly rate per hydrant	$843.00
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)	$3,378.00
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)	$126.50
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required	$126.50
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit conditions	$1,267.00

NEW TURN OFF AND ON FEES

All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as follows:

1. If the pipe is not ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge is $52.50. This shall be billed directly to the plumber.

2. Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge is $81.50.

3. The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is $20.25.

4. The fee for an owner who has requested this discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back on at a later date is also $20.25.

5. Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water use is $132.00.

6. When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is $38.50 - one bill.

7. When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an additional $30.95.

CHARGES FOR

PLUGS AND TAPS

Plugs.. $235.00.........................................................................................................................................

TAPPING CHARGES - WITH OR WITHOUT METER
Tap Sizes	Minimum Watermain Diameter	Charge
¾ Inch	6 Inch	$374.00
1 Inch	8 Inch	$609.00
1¼ Inch	12 Inch	$997.00
1½ Inch	16 Inch	$1,117.00
2 Inch	20 Inch	$1,529.00

The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith Patent Connection:

4 × 4	$861.00	8 × 8	$1,280.00
6 × 4	$861.00	10 × 8	$1,280.00
8 × 4	$861.00	12 × 8	$1,280.00
10 × 4	$1,280.00	16 × 8	$1,498.00
12 × 4	$1,280.00	20 × 8	$1,498.00
16 × 4	$1,498.00	24 × 8	$1,498.00
20 × 4	$1,498.00
24 × 4	$1,498.00
6 × 6	$861.00	10 × 10	$1,280.00
8 × 6	$1,280.00	12 × 10	$1,280.00
10 × 6	$1,280.00	16 × 10	$1,498.00
12 × 6	$1,280.00	16 × 12	$1,498.00
16 × 6	$1,498.00	16 × 16	$1,498.00
20 × 6	$1,498.00	20 × 10	$1,498.00
24 × 6	$1,498.00	20 × 12	$1,498.00
The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:
¾ Inch Meter	$72.00
1 Inch Meter	$135.00
1½Inch Meter	$300.00
2 Inch Meter	$428.00

The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation & Removal:

SIZE

SIZE	INSTALLATION	REMOVALS
4 × 4	$861.00	$496.00
6 × 4	$861.00	$513.00
8 × 4	$861.00	$566.00
10 × 4	$1,280.00	$615.00
12 × 4	$1,280.00	$624.00
16 × 4	$1,498.00	$744.00
20 × 4	$1,498.00	$1,201.00
24 × 4	$1,498.00	$1,640.00
6 × 6	$861.00	$513.00
8 × 6	$1,280.00	$566.00
10 × 6	$1,280.00	$615.00
12 × 6	$1,280.00	$624.00
16 × 6	$1,498.00	$744.00
20 × 6	$1,498.00	$1,201.00
24 × 6	$1,498.00	$1,640.00
8 × 8	$1,280.00	$566.00
10 × 8	$1,280.00	$658.00
12 × 8	$1,280.00	$658.00
16 × 8	$1,498.00	$855.00
20 × 8	$1,498.00	$1,453.00
24 × 8	$1,498.00	$2,049.00
10 × 10	$1,280.00	$566.00
12 × 10	$1,280.00	$658.00
12 × 12	$1,280.00	$658.00
16 × 10	$1,498.00	$855.00
16 × 12	$1,498.00	$855.00
16 × 16	$1,498.00	$1,092.00
20 × 10	$1,498.00	$1,453.00
20 × 12	$1,498.00	$2,049.00

SERVICE AND PARTS

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

Service Box Bolt - Long	$7.00
Service Box Bolt - Short	$5.35
Cover - 2¼"	$4.50
Cover - 3"	$7.00
Cover - Small (#1)	$7.00
Cover - Repair (2½")	$14.00
Cover - Repair (3")	$17.95
9" Extension (3")	$17.00
3" Service Box complete	$53.95
20" Extension (3")	$17.95
24" Extension (3")	$30.70
28" Extension (3")	$35.95
30" Extension (3")	$39.60
34" Extension (3")	$43.25
Lower Half 31" - 3" Bases	$36.95
Lower Half 40" - 3" Bases	$41.50
Top Half 18" (less cover & bolt)	$25.25
Top Half 27" (less cover & bolt)	$30.70
2½" Service Box Complete	$50.50
2½" Top Half Complete	$22.45
9" Extension (2½")	$10.75
Valve Boxes
5" & 7" Base	$90.25
5" Cover	$16.10
5" Valve Box Upper Half 26"	$38.00
7" Cover	$26.95
5" Valve Box Complete - 36" - 40"	$153.50
7" Valve Box Complete	$252.70
7" Top Half with Cover	$133.60
7" Lower Half 8" Extension	$45.00
7" Lower Half 14" Extension	$56.85
7" (18") Extension	$81.00
7" Lower Half 26" Extension	$86.60
7" Upper Half 26" Extension	$101.35
7" Riser 2"	$45.00
7" Bottom Sections	$90.25
FIRE HYDRANTS - COMPLETE - MATHEWS
4 Ft.	$1,061.00
5 Ft.	$1,220.00
6 Ft.	$1,272.00
7 Ft.	$1,460.05

METER LABOR REPAIR CHARGES
3 Inch Meter	$798.00
4 Inch Meter	$932.00
6 Inch Meter	$1,063.00
8 Inch Meter	$1,235.00
10 inch Meter	$1,411.00
PLUS 40% TO METER PARTS
Turn Off Fee	$20.25
Turn On Fee	$20.25
Valve Turn Off Fee	$141.90
Valve Turn On Fee	$141.90
PUMPING OUT FIRE HYDRANTS	$126.50

FIRE HYDRANTS - COMPLETE - MUELLER
3 Ft.	$975.00
3½ Ft.	$995.00
4 Ft.	$1,207.00
4 ½ Ft.	$1,238.00
5 Ft.	$1,284.00
5 ½ Ft.	$1,320.00
6 Ft.	$1,360.00
6 ½ Ft.	$1,401.00
7 Ft.	$1,425.00
FIRE HYDRANTS - WITHOUT ELBOW & PROTECTIVE CASE - MATHEWS
4 Ft.	$657.00
5 Ft.	$685.00
6 Ft.	$722.00
FIRE HYDRANT - TOP HALF COMPLETE	$748.00
15" Mathews Extension	$409.00
18" Mathews Extension	$414.00
LEAD (Includes Propane)	$ 1.24/lb.
LEAD WOOL	$ 2.09/lb.

YOKES COMPLETE
¾"	$61.00
1"	101.00
TILE FRAME AND COVER
Complete	$67.00
CORNER HORN COMPLETE WITH TWO VALVES & TWO REPAIR
Joints	$39.00
WATER METERS
5/8" × ¾"	$61.00
¾"	$72.00
1"	$135.00
1 ½"	$300.00
1"	$428.00
WATER METER COUPLINGS
5/8 ×½"	$3.60 Pair
5/8 × ¾"	$5.30 Pair
1"	$7.90 Pair
1 ½"	$13.90 Pair
2"	$21.00 Pair

HOURLY RATE FOR BILLING PURPOSES (LABOR)
Caulker Supervisor
Maximum Annual Salary	$43,605.00	$20.88 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 8.35
$29.23 per hour
Caulker
Maximum Annual Salary	$37,756.00	$18.08 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 7.23
$25.31 per hour
Machine Operator - Water
Maximum Annual Salary	$37,756.00	$18.08 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 7.23
$25.31 per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator - Water
Maximum Annual Salary	$37,516.00	$17.96 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 7.18
$25.14
Truck Driver
Maximum Annual Salary	$37,516.00	$17.96 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 7.18
$25.14 per hour
Senior Water Service Worker
Maximum Annual Salary	$35,448.00	$16.97 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 6.38
$23.75 per hour
Water Service Worker
Maximum Annual Salary	$33,350.00	$15.97 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 6.38
$22.35 per hour
Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I
Maximum Annual Salary	$37,516.00	$17.96 per hour
Plus fringe benefits 40%	$ 7.18
$25.14 per hour

Charges for Use of Equipment:

Service Repair Trucks - Includes two-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps

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RATE PER HOUR:

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$37.00

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Compressor Trucks - Includes two-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 cubic feet

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RATE PER HOUR:

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$50.00

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Portable Compressor - Includes pavement breaker, pumps, 3 Wheel Trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.

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RATE PER HOUR:

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$11.50

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*Wheel*	*Door*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
6 Wheel	2WD	D	$31.00
10 Wheel (With split rear end)	4WS	D	$55.00

Large Crane - 4 Wheel - 15 Ton Telescoping

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RATE PER HOUR:

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$140.82

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Dump Trucks - Includes two-way radio

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Yard*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
6 Wheel	2WD	5-6	D	$35.00
4 Wheel	4WD	2-3	G	$27.50
6 Wheel	2WD	8-10	D	$38.50
4 Wheel	4WD	2-3	G	$27.50
4 Wheel	4WD	1-2	G	$27.50
4 Wheel	4WD	1-2	G	$27.50
6 Wheel	2WD	8-10	D	$38.50
6 Wheel	2WD	5-6	G	$27.50
10 Wheel	2WD	18-20	D	$75.00

¾ Ton Pick UP Trucks - Includes two-way radio

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RATE PER HOUR:

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$12.50

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Back Hoes - Includes two-way radio, boom extension, diesel engines and buckets

*Wheel/Drive*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
4 Wheel 2 WD	7/8 Cu. Yd.	D
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped	$39.60
4 Wheel 4 WD	7/8 Cu. Yd.	G
1 Cu. Yd. Heaped	$49.80

Concrete:

Cost to replace concrete - $9.90 per square foot plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.

Warning Barricades and Lights:

The following rates shall be charged for warning barricades and lights:

Rate Each Per Day
Regular	$0.73
Standard Double	$1.39
Double High Intensity	$2.95

6 Wheel	2WD	8-10 yd.	$47.00
4 Wheel	2WD	7/8 Cu. Yd
(Backhoe)	1 Cu. Yd. Heaped	$39.60
4 Wheel	2WD	7/8 Cu. Yd.
(Backhoe)	1 Cu. Yd. Heaped	$39.30

Street Asphalt Cut

The following rate will be charged to repair a street asphalt cut:

$20.00 per square foot - includes new concrete base, binder and asphalt plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.

Plumbers' Bond

All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with section 10085.6(c).

Credit Card Payments

All persons who pay any rates, fees or charges by credit card shall also pay two dollars ($2.00) for each charge transaction to defray the cost of such credit transaction.

BUFFALO WATER BOARD

SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED

ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2010.

NON-METERED RATES

Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$124.31
From 25 - 30 Feet	$139.90
From 31 - 35 Feet	$170.83
From 36 - 40 Feet	$201.92
From 41 - 45 Feet	$217.30
From 46 - 50 Feet	$232.94
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$139.90
From 25 - 30 Feet	$170.83
From 31 - 35 Feet	$201.92
From 36 - 40 Feet	$217.30
From 41 - 45 Feet	$232.94
From 46 - 50 Feet	$263.86
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$170.83
From 25 - 30 Feet	$201.92
From 31 - 35 Feet	$217.30
From 36 - 40 Feet	$232.94
From 41 - 45 Feet	$263.86
From 46 - 50 Feet	$294.71
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$201.92
From 25 - 30 Feet	$217.30
From 31 - 35 Feet	$232.94
From 36 - 40 Feet	$263.86
From 41 - 45 Feet	$294.71
From 46 - 50 Feet	$325.68
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$217.30
From 25 - 30 Feet	$232.94
From 31 - 35 Feet	$263.86
From 36 - 40 Feet	$294.71
From 41 - 45 Feet	$325.68
From 46 - 50 Feet	$341.23
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$232.94
From 25 - 30 Feet	$263.86
From 31 - 35 Feet	$294.71
From 36 - 40 Feet	$325.68
From 41 - 45 Feet	$341.23
From 46 - 50 Feet	$356.56
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$263.86
From 25 - 30 Feet	$294.71
From 31 - 35 Feet	$325.68
From 36 - 40 Feet	$341.23
From 41 - 45 Feet	$356.56
From 46 - 50 Feet	$388.51

Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$80.43
From 25 - 30 Feet	$89.63
From 31 - 35 Feet	$109.65
From 36 - 40 Feet	$129.25
From 41 - 45 Feet	$139.09
From 46 - 50 Feet	$149.19
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$89.63
From 25 - 30 Feet	$109.65
From 31 - 35 Feet	$129.25
From 36 - 40 Feet	$139.09
From 41 - 45 Feet	$149.19
From 46 - 50 Feet	$168.87
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$109.65
From 25 - 30 Feet	$129.25
From 31 - 35 Feet	$139.09
From 36 - 40 Feet	$149.19
From 41 - 45 Feet	$168.87
From 46 - 50 Feet	$188.63
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$129.25
From 25 - 30 Feet	$139.09
From 31 - 35 Feet	$149.19
From 36 - 40 Feet	$168.87
From 41 - 45 Feet	$188.63
From 46 - 50 Feet	$208.53
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$139.09
From 25 - 30 Feet	$149.19
From 31 - 35 Feet	$168.87
From 36 - 40 Feet	$188.63
From 41 - 45 Feet	$208.53
From 46 - 50 Feet	$218.45
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$149.19
From 25 - 30 Feet	$168.87
From 31 - 35 Feet	$188.63
From 36 - 40 Feet	$208.53
From 41 - 45 Feet	$218.45
From 46 - 50 Feet	$228.29
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$168.87
From 25 - 30 Feet	$188.63
From 31 - 35 Feet	$208.53
From 36 - 40 Feet	$218.45
From 41 - 45 Feet	$228.29
From 46 - 50 Feet	$248.29

Regular Rates
When more than one family in house	$124.31
Bathtubs	$31.35
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house	$80.43
Bathtubs	$20.19
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$31.35
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$20.19
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self-closing valve	$62.41
Each additional self closing valve	$47.63
Evasive closets	$93.42
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$464.77
Urinals in private dwellings	$62.41
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve	$40.13
Each additional self-closing valve	$30.59
Evasive closets	$62.41
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$297.43
Urinals in private dwellings	$40.13
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$154.91
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$99.13
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$77.62
Pools larger than above, per season	$154.91
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$49.57
Pools larger than above, per season	$119.32
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$62.17
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$31.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$39.75
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$19.89
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$23.73
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$15.17
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$31.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$19.89
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$31.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$19.89
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$62.24
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$40.13
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures	$137.39
Without water fixtures	$62.24
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures	$79.58
Without water fixtures	$40.13
Sprinkling Connections
Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.47
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$1.83
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$2.58
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$46.52
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$64.43
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.34
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$1.21
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$1.75
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$29.88
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$41.85
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	$371.86
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	$238.09

METER RATES

Monthly Consumption Rates
Monthly Blocks	$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.	$ 20.22
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 18.93
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 14.45

Monthly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Monthly
5/8 Inch	$ 10.25
¾ Inch	$ 14.50
1 Inch	$ 25.76
1 ½ Inch	$ 51.55
2 Inch	$ 82.48
3 Inch	$ 154.68
4 Inch	$ 257.85
6 Inch	$ 515.75
8 Inch	$ 825.23
10 Inch	$ 1,186.32

Quarterly Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.	$ 20.22
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 18.93
Over 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 14.45

Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Quarterly
5/8 Inch	$ 30.92
¾ Inch	$ 43.60
1 Inch	$ 77.33
1½ Inch	$ 154.59
2 Inch	$ 247.31
3 Inch	$ 463.70
4 Inch	$ 772.80
6 Inch	$ 1,545.64
8 Inch	$ 2,506.52
10 Inch	$ 3,555.02

Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.	$ 12.18
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 11.30
Over 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 4.19

Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Quarterly
5/8 Inch	$ 15.21
¾ Inch	$ 22.91
1 Inch	$ 38.05
1½ Inch	$ 76.20
2 Inch	$ 121.73

MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified.

Building Purposes
Stone used, per cord	$5.57
Brick used, per 1,000	$3.70
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq yds.	$11.05
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq yds.	$14.55
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard	$1.47
Concrete building blocks	$26.15
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet	$2.73
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea 100 ft. or less	$55.74
12 inch sewer, ea 100 ft. or less	$83.51
13 inch sewer, ea 100 ft. or less and upwards in proportion	$111.32
In addition, for use of hydrant	$134.74
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet	$55.74
Each additional 100 feet or less - two-foot width	$8.65
Each additional 100 feet or less - three-foot width	$12.76
Each additional 100 feet or less - four-foot width	$16.80
Each additional 100 feet or less - five-foot width	$21.43
Each additional 100 feet or less - six-foot width	$25.53
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench	$7.52
In addition, for use of hydrant	$134.72
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not ready	$55.91
Renewal of turned-off water supply	$86.80
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of service	$21.57
Renewal of turned-off water supply for unauthorized water use	$140.58
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding meter has been received, for each time City personnel are unable to gain access	$32.96
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1 charge	$41.00
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant	$134.72
Weekly rate per hydrant	$313.11
Monthly rate per hydrant	$897.80
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)	$3,597.57
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)	$134.72
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required	$134.72
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit conditions	$1,349.36

New Turn Off and Turn On Fees

All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as follows:

1	Billed directly to the plumber. If the pipe is not ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge is	$ 55.91
2	Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge is	$ 86.80
3	The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is	$ 21.57
4	The fee for an owner who has requested this discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back on at a later date is also	$ 21.57
5	Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water use is	$ 140.58
6	When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is	$ 41.00
7	When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an additional	$ 32.96

Charges for Plugs and Taps

Charges for Plugs and Taps

Plugs $ 250.28

Tapping charges - With or Without Meter
Tap Sizes	Minimum Water Main Diameter
¾-inch	6-inch	$ 398.31
1-inch	8-inch	$ 648.59
1-¼-inch	12-inch	$ 1,061.81
1-½-inch	16-inch	$ 1,189.61
2-inch	20-inch	$ 1,628.39

The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith Patent Connection:

SIZE
4 × 4	$916.97
6 × 4	$916.97
8 × 4	$916.97
10 × 4	$1,363.20
12 × 4	$1,363.20
16 × 4	$1,595.37
20 × 4	$1,595.37
24 × 4	$1,595.37
6 × 6	$916.97
8 × 6	$1,363.20
10 × 6	$1,363.20
12 × 6	$1,363.20
16 × 6	$1,595.37
20 × 6	$1,595.37
24 × 6	$1,595.37
8 × 8	$1,363.20
10 × 8	$1,363.20
12 × 8	$1,363.20
16 × 8	$1,595.37
20 × 8	$1,595.37
24 × 8	$1,595.37
10 × 10	$1,363.20
12 × 10	$1,363.20
12 × 12	$1,363.20
16 × 10	$1,595.37
16 × 12	$1,595.37
16 × 16	$1,595.37
20 × 10	$1,595.37
20 × 12	$1,595.37

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:

¾-inch meter	$76.68
1-inch meter	$143.78
1-½-inch meter	$319.50
2-inch meter	$455.82

The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation & Removal:

Installation	Removal
4 × 4	$916.97	$528.24
6 × 4	$916.97	$546.35
8 × 4	$916.97	$602.79
10 × 4	$1,363.20	$654.98
12 × 4	$1,363.20	$664.56
16 × 4	$1,595.37	$792.36
20 × 4	$1,595.37	$1,279.07
24 × 4	$1,595.37	$1,746.60
6 × 6	$916.97	$546.35
8 × 6	$1,363.20	$602.79
10 × 6	$1,363.20	$654.98
12 × 6	$1,363.20	$664.56
16 × 6	$1,595.37	$792.36
20 × 6	$1,595.37	$1,279.07
24 × 6	$1,595.37	$1,746.60
8 × 8	$1,363.20	$602.79
10 × 8	$1,363.20	$700.77
12 × 8	$1,363.20	$700.77
16 × 8	$1,595.37	$910.58
20 × 8	$1,595.37	$1,547.45
24 × 8	$1,595.37	$2,182.19
10 × 10	$1,363.20	$602.79
12 × 10	$1,363.20	$700.77
12 × 12	$1,363.20	$700.77
16 × 10	$1,595.37	$910.58
16 × 12	$1,595.37	$910.58
16 × 16	$1,595.37	$1,162.98
20 × 10	$1,595.37	$1,547.45
20 × 12	$1,595.37	$2,182.19

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges.

¾-inch meter	$76.68
1-inch meter	$143.78
1-½-inch meter	$319.50
2-inch meter	$455.82

Service & Parts Miscellaneous Charges
Service Box Bolt - Long	$7.46
Service Box Bolt - Short	$5.70
Cover - 2¼-inch	$4.79
Cover - 3-inch	$7.46
Cover - Small (#1)	$7.46
Cover - Repair (2½-inch)	$14.91
Cover - Repair (3-inch)	$19.12
9-inch Extension (3-inch)	$18.11
3-inch service box complete	$57.46
20-inch extension (3-inch)	$19.12
24-inch extension (3-inch)	$32.70
28-inch extension (3-inch)	$38.29
30-inch extension (3-inch)	$42.17
34-inch extension (3-inch)	$46.06
Lower half 31-inch - 3-inch bases	$39.35
Lower half 40-inch - 3-inch bases	$44.20
Top Half 18-inch (less cover & bolt)	$26.89
Top Half 27-inch (less cover & bolt)	$32.70
2½-inch service box complete	$53.78
2½-inch top half complete	$23.91
9-inch Extension (2½-inch)	$11.45
Valve Boxes
5-inch & 7-inch base	$96.12
5-inch cover	$17.15
5-inch valve box upper half 26-inch	$40.47
7-inch cover	$28.70
5-inch valve box complete - 36-inch - 40-inch	$163.48
7-inch valve box complete	$269.13
7-inch top half with cover	$142.28
7-inch lower half 8-inch extension	$47.93
7-inch lower half 14-inch extension	$60.55
7-inch (18-inch) extension	$86.27
7-inch lower half 26-inch extension	$92.23
7-inch upper half 26-inch extension	$107.94
7-inch riser 2-inch	$47.93
7-inch bottom sections	$96.12
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mathews
4-foot	$1,129.97
5-foot	$1,299.30
6-foot	$1,354.68
7-foot	$1,554.95
Meter Labor Repair Charges
3-inch meter	$849.87
4-inch meter	$992.58
6-inch meter	$1,132.10
8-inch meter	$1,315.28
10-inch meter	$1,502.72
Plus 40% to Meter Parts
Turn off fee	$21.57
Turn on fee	$21.57
Valve turn off fee	$151.12
Valve turn on fee	$151.12
Pumping out fire hydrants	$134.72
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mueller
3-foot	$1,038.38
3-½-foot	$1,059.68
4-foot	$1,285.46
4-½-foot	$1,318.47
5-foot	$1,367.46
5½-foot	$1,405.80
6-foot	$1,448.40
6-½-foot	$1,492.07
7-foot	$1,517.63
Fire Hydrants - Without Elbow & Protective Case - Mathews
4-foot	$699.71
5-foot	$729.53
6-foot	$768.93
Fire Hydrant - Top Half Complete	$796.62
15-inch Mathews extension	$435.59
18-inch Mathews extension	$440.91
LEAD (includes propane) $/lb.	$1.32
LEAD WOOL $/lb.	$2.23
Yokes Complete
\¾-inch	$64.97
1-inch	$107.57
Tile Frame and Cover
Complete	$71.36
Corner Horn Complete with Two Valves and Two Repair
Joints	$41.54
Water Meters
5/8-inch × ¾-inch	$64.97
¾-inch	$76.68
1-inch	$143.78
1-½-inch	$319.50
2-inch	$455.82
Water Meter Couplings
5/8-inch × ½-inch per pair	$3.83
5/8-inch × ¾-inch per pair	$5.64
1-inch per pair	$8.41
1-½-inch per pair	$14.80
2-inch per pair	$22.37

Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)

The real cost of any City employee that the Commissioner deems necessary or appropriate to perform labor at any property or for any person serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the then current hourly rate of such employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly rate to cover for fringe benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles include, but are not limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine Operator-Water, Heavy Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water Service Worker, Water Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I.

Charges for Use of Equipment:

Item	Description	Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks	Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps	$39.41
Compressor trucks	Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 cubic feet	$53.25
Portable compressor	Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.	$12.25
6-wheel	2 WD diesel	$33.02
10-wheel	(with split rear end) 4WS diesel	$58.58
Large crane	4-wheel, 15-ton telescoping	$149.97
¾-ton pickup trucks	Includes 2-way radio	$13.31

DUMP TRUCKS - Includes 2-way Radio:

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Yard*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
6-wheel	2WD	5 - 6	D	$37.28
4-wheel	4WD	2 - 3	G	$29.29
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10	D	$41.00
4-wheel	4WD	2 - 3	G	$29.29
4-wheel	4WD	1 - 2	G	$29.29
4-wheel	4WD	1 - 2	G	$29.29
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10	D	$41.00
6-wheel	2WD	5 - 6	G	$29.29
10-wheel	2WD	18 - 20	D	$79.88

BACKHOES: Includes 2-way radio, boom extension, diesel engines and buckets

*Wheel/Drive*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
4-wheel 2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	Diesel	$42.17
4-wheel	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	Gas	$53.04

$/Sq.Ft.
Concrete Replacement:	Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.	$10.54

Warning Barricades and Lights:	Rate per Day
Regular	$0.78
Standard Double	$1.48
Double High Intensity	3.14

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Rate Per Hour*
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10 yd.	$50.06
4-wheel (Backhoe)	2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	$42.17
4-wheel (Backhoe)	2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	$41.85

$/per Sq.Ft.
Street Asphalt Cut	Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus cost of gravel to fill excavation	$21.30
Plumbers' Bond	All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total sum of $2,000 to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with 21 NYCRR section 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee	All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged a two percent (2%) fee (with a minimum of $2.00) for each transaction, and all persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to defray the cost of such transaction.

BUFFALO WATER BOARD

SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED

ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2011.

The following annual rates and related fees and charges (in United States Dollars) shall be charged for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified, and other services provided by the Buffalo Water Board.

NON-METERED RATES

Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$132.39
From 25 - 30 Feet	$148.99
From 31 - 35 Feet	$181.93
From 36 - 40 Feet	$215.05
From 41 - 45 Feet	$231.43
From 46 - 50 Feet	$248.08
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$148.99
From 25 - 30 Feet	$181.93
From 31 - 35 Feet	$215.05
From 36 - 40 Feet	$231.43
From 41 - 45 Feet	$248.08
From 46 - 50 Feet	$281.02
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$181.93
From 25 - 30 Feet	$215.05
From 31 - 35 Feet	$231.43
From 36 - 40 Feet	$248.08
From 41 - 45 Feet	$281.02
From 46 - 50 Feet	$313.86
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$215.05
From 25 - 30 Feet	$231.43
From 31 - 35 Feet	$248.08
From 36 - 40 Feet	$281.02
From 41 - 45 Feet	$313.86
From 46 - 50 Feet	$346.85
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$231.43
From 25 - 30 Feet	$248.08
From 31 - 35 Feet	$281.02
From 36 - 40 Feet	$313.86
From 41 - 45 Feet	$346.85
From 46 - 50 Feet	$363.41
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$248.08
From 25 - 30 Feet	$281.02
From 31 - 35 Feet	$313.86
From 36 - 40 Feet	$346.85
From 41 - 45 Feet	$363.41
From 46 - 50 Feet	$379.74
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$281.02
From 25 - 30 Feet	$313.86
From 31 - 35 Feet	$346.85
From 36 - 40 Feet	$363.41
From 41 - 45 Feet	$379.74
From 46 - 50 Feet	$413.77
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$85.66
From 25 - 30 Feet	$95.46
From 31 - 35 Feet	$116.78
From 36 - 40 Feet	$137.65
From 41 - 45 Feet	$148.13
From 46 - 50 Feet	$158.88
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$95.46
From 25 - 30 Feet	$116.78
From 31 - 35 Feet	$137.65
From 36 - 40 Feet	$148.13
From 41 - 45 Feet	$158.88
From 46 - 50 Feet	$179.84
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$116.78
From 25 - 30 Feet	$137.65
From 31 - 35 Feet	$148.13
From 36 - 40 Feet	$158.88
From 41 - 45 Feet	$179.84
From 46 - 50 Feet	$200.89
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$137.65
From 25 - 30 Feet	$148.13
From 31 - 35 Feet	$158.88
From 36 - 40 Feet	$179.84
From 41 - 45 Feet	$200.89
From 46 - 50 Feet	$222.08
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$148.13
From 25 - 30 Feet	$158.88
From 31 - 35 Feet	$179.84
From 36 - 40 Feet	$200.89
From 41 - 45 Feet	$222.08
From 46 - 50 Feet	$232.65
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$158.88
From 25 - 30 Feet	$179.84
From 31 - 35 Feet	$200.89
From 36 - 40 Feet	$222.08
From 41 - 45 Feet	$232.65
From 46 - 50 Feet	$243.13
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$179.84
From 25 - 30 Feet	$200.89
From 31 - 35 Feet	$222.08
From 36 - 40 Feet	$232.65
From 41 - 45 Feet	$243.13
From 46 - 50 Feet	$264.43

Regular Rates
When more than one family in house	$132.39
Bathtubs	$33.39
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house	$85.66
Bathtubs	$21.50
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$33.39
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$21.50
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self-closing valve	$66.47
Each additional self-closing valve	$50.72
Evasive closets	$99.49
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$494.98
Urinals in private dwellings	$66.47
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve	$42.74
Each additional self-closing valve	$32.57
Evasive closets	$66.47
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$316.77
Urinals in private dwellings	$42.74
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$164.98
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$105.57
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$82.66
Pools larger than above, per season	$164.98
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$52.79
Pools larger than above, per season	$127.08
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$66.22
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$33.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$42.33
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$21.19
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$25.27
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$16.15
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$33.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$21.19
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$33.10
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$21.19
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$66.28
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$42.74
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures	$146.32
Without water fixtures	$66.28
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures	$84.75
Without water fixtures	$42.74
Sprinkling Connections Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.50
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$1.95
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$2.74
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$49.54
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$68.62
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.36
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$1.29
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$1.86
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$31.83
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$44.58
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	$396.03
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	$253.57

METER RATES

Monthly Consumption Rates

Monthly Blocks	$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.	$ 21.54
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 20.16
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 15.39

Monthly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Monthly
5/8 Inch	$ 10.92
¾ Inch	$ 15.44
1 Inch	$ 27.43
1 ½ Inch	$ 54.90
2 Inch	$ 87.84
3 Inch	$ 164.73
4 Inch	$ 274.62
6 Inch	$ 549.27
8 Inch	$ 878.87
10 Inch	$ 1,263.43

Quarterly Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.	$ 21.54
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 20.16
Over 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 15.39

Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Quarterly
5/8 Inch	$ 32.93
¾ Inch	$ 46.44
1 Inch	$ 82.36
1 ½ Inch	$ 164.64
2 Inch	$ 263.38
3 Inch	$ 493.84
4 Inch	$ 823.03
6 Inch	$ 1,646.11
8 Inch	$ 2,669.45
10 Inch	$ 3,786.10

Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.	$ 12.98
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 12.03
Over 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 4.46

Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size
5/8 Inch	$ 16.20
¾ Inch	$ 24.40
1 Inch	$ 40.53
1½ Inch	$ 81.15
2 Inch	$ 129.64

MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified.

Building Purposes
Stone used, per cord	$ 5.93
Brick used, per 1,000	$ 3.94
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.	$ 11.77
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.	$ 15.49
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard	$ 1.57
Concrete building blocks	$ 27.85
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet	$ 2.90
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less	$ 59.37
12 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less	$ 88.93
13 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less and upwards in proportion	$ 118.56
In addition, for use of hydrant	$ 143.50
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet	$ 59.37
Each additional 100 feet or less - two-foot width	$ 9.21
Each additional 100 feet or less - three-foot width	$ 13.59
Each additional 100 feet or less - four-foot width	$ 17.89
Each additional 100 feet or less - five-foot width	$ 22.82
Each additional 100 feet or less - six-foot width	$ 27.19
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench	$ 8.01
In addition, for use of hydrant	$ 143.48
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not ready	$ 59.55
Renewal of turned-off water supply	$ 92.44
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of service	$ 22.97
Renewal of turned-off water supply for unauthorized water use	$ 149.72
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding meter has been received, for each time City personnel are unable to gain access	$ 35.10
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1 charge	$ 43.67
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant	$ 143.48
Weekly rate per hydrant	$ 333.46
Monthly rate per hydrant	$ 956.15
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)	$3,831.41
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)	$ 143.48
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required	$ 143.48
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit conditions	$1,437.06

New Turn Off and Turn On Fees

All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as follows:

1	Billed directly to the plumber. If the pipe is not ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge is	$ 59.55
2	Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge is	$ 92.44
3	The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is	$ 22.97
4	The fee for an owner who has requested this discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back on at a later date is also	$ 22.97
5	Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water use is	$ 149.72
6	When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is	$ 43.67
7	When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an additional	$ 35.10

Charges for Plugs and Taps

Plugs $ 266.54

Tapping charges - With or Without Meter
Tap Sizes	Minimum Water Main Diameter
¾-inch	6-inch	$ 424.20
1-inch	8-inch	$ 690.74
1-¼-inch	12-inch	$1,130.82
1-½-inch	16-inch	$1,266.93
2-inch	20-inch	$1,734.23

The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith Patent Connection:

SIZE
4 × 4	$976.57
6 × 4	$976.57
8 × 4	$976.57
10 × 4	$1,451.81
12 × 4	$1,451.81
16 × 4	$1,699.07
20 × 4	$1,699.07
24 × 4	$1,699.07
6 × 6	$976.57
8 × 6	$1,451.81
10 × 6	$1,451.81
12 × 6	$1,451.81
16 × 6	$1,699.07
20 × 6	$1,699.07
24 × 6	$1,699.07
8 × 8	$1,451.81
10 × 8	$1,451.81
12 × 8	$1,451.81
16 × 8	$1,699.07
20 × 8	$1,699.07
24 × 8	$1,699.07
10 × 10	$1,451.81
12 × 10	$1,451.81
12 × 12	$1,451.81
16 × 10	$1,699.07
16 × 12	$1,699.07
16 × 16	$1,699.07
20 × 10	$1,699.07
20 × 12	$1,699.07

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:

¾-inch meter	$81.66
1-inch meter	$153.12
1-½-inch meter	$340.27
2-inch meter	$485.45

The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation & Removal:

Size	Installation	Removal
4 × 4	$976.57	$562.58
6 × 4	$976.57	$581.86
8 × 4	$976.57	$641.97
10 × 4	$1,451.81	$697.55
12 × 4	$1,451.81	$707.76
16 × 4	$1,699.07	$843.86
20 × 4	$1,699.07	$1,362.20
24 × 4	$1,699.07	$1,860.13
6 × 6	$976.57	$581.86
8 × 6	$1,451.81	$641.97
10 × 6	$1,451.81	$697.55
12 × 6	$1,451.81	$707.76
16 × 6	$1,699.07	$843.86
20 × 6	$1,699.07	$1,362.20
24 × 6	$1,699.07	$1,860.13
8 × 8	$1,451.81	$641.97
10 × 8	$1,451.81	$746.32
12 × 8	$1,451.81	$746.32
16 × 8	$1,699.07	$969.76
20 × 8	$1,699.07	$1,648.03
24 × 8	$1,699.07	$2,324.03
10 × 10	$1,451.81	$641.97
12 × 10	$1,451.81	$746.32
12 × 12	$1,451.81	$746.32
16 × 10	$1,699.07	$969.76
16 × 12	$1,699.07	$969.76
16 × 16	$1,699.07	$1,238.57
20 × 10	$1,699.07	$1,648.03
20 × 12	$1,699.07	$2,324.03

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:

¾-inch meter	$81.66
1-inch meter	$153.12
1-½-inch meter	$340.27
2-inch meter	$485.45

Service & Parts Miscellaneous Charges
Service box bolt - long	$7.94
Service box bolt - short	$6.07
Cover - 2¼-inch	$5.10
Cover - 3-inch	$7.94
Cover - Small (#1)	$7.94
Cover - Repair (2½-inch)	$15.88
Cover - Repair (3-inch)	$20.36
9-inch Extension (3-inch)	$19.28
3-inch service box complete	$61.19
20-inch extension (3-inch)	$20.36
24-inch extension (3-inch)	$34.82
28-inch extension (3-inch)	$40.78
30-inch extension (3-inch)	$44.92
34-inch extension (3-inch)	$49.06
Lower half 31-inch - 3-inch bases	$41.91
Lower half 40-inch - 3-inch bases	$47.07
Top half 18-inch (less cover & bolt)	$28.64
Top half 27-inch (less cover & bolt)	$34.82
2½-inch service box complete	$57.28
2½-inch top half complete	$25.46
9-inch extension (2½-inch)	$12.19
Valve Boxes
5-inch & 7-inch base	$102.36
5-inch cover	$18.26
5-inch valve box upper half 26-inch	$43.10
7-inch cover	$30.57
5-inch valve box complete - 36-inch - 40-inch	$174.10
7-inch valve box complete	$286.62
7-inch top half with cover	$151.53
7-inch lower half 8-inch extension	$51.04
7-inch lower half 14-inch extension	$64.48
7-inch (18-inch) extension	$91.87
7-inch lower half 26-inch extension	$98.22
7-inch upper half 26-inch extension	$114.95
7-inch riser 2-inch	$51.04
7-inch bottom sections	$102.36
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mathews
4-foot	$1,203.41
5-foot	$1,383.75
6-foot	$1,442.73
7-foot	$1,656.03
Meter Labor Repair Charges
3-inch meter	$905.11
4-inch meter	$1,057.10
6-inch meter	$1,205.68
8-inch meter	$1,400.77
10-inch meter	$1,600.39
Plus 40% to Meter Parts
Turn off fee	$22.97
Turn on fee	$22.97
Valve turn off fee	$160.95
Valve turn on fee	$160.95
Pumping out fire hydrants	$143.48
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mueller
3-foot	$1,105.87
3-½-foot	$1,128.55
4-foot	$1,369.01
4-½-foot	$1,404.17
5-foot	$1,456.34
5½-foot	$1,497.18
6-foot	$1,542.55
6-½-foot	$1,589.05
7-foot	$1,616.27
4-foot	$745.19
5-foot	$776.94
6-foot	$818.91
Fire Hydrant - Top Half Complete	$848.40
15-inch Mathews extension	$463.90
18-inch Mathews extension	$469.57
LEAD (includes propane) $/lb.	$1.41
LEAD WOOL $/lb.	$2.37
Yokes Complete
¾-inch	$69.19
1-inch	$114.56
Tile Frame and Cover
Complete	$75.99
Corner Horn Complete with Two Valves and Two Repair
Joints	$44.23
Water Meters
5/8-inch × ¾-inch	$69.19
¾-inch	$81.66
1-inch	$153.12
1-½-inch	$340.27
2-inch	$485.45
Water Meter Couplings
5/8-inch × ½-inch per pair	$4.08
5/8-inch × ¾-inch per pair	$6.01
1-inch per pair	$8.96
1-½-inch per pair	$15.77
2-inch per pair	$23.82

Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)

The real cost of any city employee that the commissioner deems necessary or appropriate to perform labor at any property or for any person serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the then current hourly rate of such employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly rate to cover for fringe benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles include, but are not limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine Operator-Water, Heavy Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water Service Worker, Water Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I.

Charges for Use of Equipment:

Item	Description	Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks	Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps	$41.97
Compressor trucks	Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 cubic feet	$56.71
Portable compressor	Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.	$13.04
6-wheel	2 WD diesel	$35.16
10-wheel	(with split rear end) 4WS diesel	$62.38
Large crane	4-wheel, 15-ton telescoping	$159.72
¾-ton pickup trucks	Includes 2-way radio	$14.18

DUMP TRUCKS - Includes 2-way Radio:

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Yard*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
6-wheel	2WD	5 - 6	D	$39.70
4-wheel	4WD	2 - 3	G	$31.19
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10	D	$43.67
4-wheel	4WD	2 - 3	G	$31.19
4-wheel	4WD	1 - 2	G	$31.19
4-wheel	4WD	1 - 2	G	$31.19
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10	D	$43.67
6-wheel	2WD	5 - 6	G	$31.19
10-wheel	2WD	18 - 20	D	$85.07

BACKHOES: Includes 2-way radio, boom extension, diesel engines and buckets

*Wheel/Drive*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
4-wheel 2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	Diesel	$44.92
4-wheel	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	Gas	$56.48

$/Sq.Ft.
Concrete Replacement:	Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.	$11.23

Warning Barricades and Lights:	Rate per Day
Regular	$0.83
Standard Double	$1.58
Double High Intensity	$3.35

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Hourly Rate*
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10 yd.	$53.31
4-wheel (Backhoe)	2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	$44.92
4-wheel (Backhoe)	2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	$44.58

$ per Sq.Ft.
Street Asphalt Cut	Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus cost of gravel to fill excavation	$22.68
Plumbers' Bond	All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total sum of $2,000 to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with 21 NYCRR section 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee	All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged a two percent (2%) fee (with a minimum of $2.00) for each transaction, and all persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to defray the cost of such transaction.

BUFFALO WATER BOARD

SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED

ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2012

NON-METERED RATES

Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$140.33
From 25 - 30 Feet	$157.93
From 31 - 35 Feet	$192.85
From 36 - 40 Feet	$227.95
From 41 - 45 Feet	$245.31
From 46 - 50 Feet	$262.96
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$157.93
From 25 - 30 Feet	$192.85
From 31 - 35 Feet	$227.95
From 36 - 40 Feet	$245.31
From 41 - 45 Feet	$262.96
From 46 - 50 Feet	$297.88
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$192.85
From 25 - 30 Feet	$227.95
From 31 - 35 Feet	$245.31
From 36 - 40 Feet	$262.96
From 41 - 45 Feet	$297.88
From 46 - 50 Feet	$332.69
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$227.95
From 25 - 30 Feet	$245.31
From 31 - 35 Feet	$262.96
From 36 - 40 Feet	$297.88
From 41 - 45 Feet	$332.69
From 46 - 50 Feet	$367.66
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$245.31
From 25 - 30 Feet	$262.96
From 31 - 35 Feet	$297.88
From 36 - 40 Feet	$332.69
From 41 - 45 Feet	$367.66
From 46 - 50 Feet	$385.21
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$262.96
From 25 - 30 Feet	$297.88
From 31 - 35 Feet	$332.69
From 36 - 40 Feet	$367.66
From 41 - 45 Feet	$385.21
From 46 - 50 Feet	$402.52
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$297.88
From 25 - 30 Feet	$332.69
From 31 - 35 Feet	$367.66
From 36 - 40 Feet	$385.21
From 41 - 45 Feet	$402.52
From 46 - 50 Feet	$438.59
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$90.80
From 25 - 30 Feet	$101.18
From 31 - 35 Feet	$123.79
From 36 - 40 Feet	$145.91
From 41 - 45 Feet	$157.02
From 46 - 50 Feet	$168.42
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$101.18
From 25 - 30 Feet	$123.79
From 31 - 35 Feet	$145.91
From 36 - 40 Feet	$157.02
From 41 - 45 Feet	$168.42
From 46 - 50 Feet	$190.63
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$123.79
From 25 - 30 Feet	$145.91
From 31 - 35 Feet	$157.02
From 36 - 40 Feet	$168.42
From 41 - 45 Feet	$190.63
From 46 - 50 Feet	$212.95
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$145.91
From 25 - 30 Feet	$157.02
From 31 - 35 Feet	$168.42
From 36 - 40 Feet	$190.63
From 41 - 45 Feet	$212.95
From 46 - 50 Feet	$235.41
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$157.02
From 25 - 30 Feet	$168.42
From 31 - 35 Feet	$190.63
From 36 - 40 Feet	$212.95
From 41 - 45 Feet	$235.41
From 46 - 50 Feet	$246.61
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$168.42
From 25 - 30 Feet	$190.63
From 31 - 35 Feet	$212.95
From 36 - 40 Feet	$235.41
From 41 - 45 Feet	$246.61
From 46 - 50 Feet	$257.72
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$190.63
From 25 - 30 Feet	$212.95
From 31 - 35 Feet	$235.41
From 36 - 40 Feet	$246.61
From 41 - 45 Feet	$257.72
From 46 - 50 Feet	$280.30

Regular Rates
When more than 1 family in house	$140.33
Bathtubs	$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than 1 family in house	$90.80
Bathtubs	$22.80
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$22.80
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self-closing valve	$70.45
Each additional self-closing valve	$53.77
Evasive closets	$105.46
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$524.67
Urinals in private dwellings	$70.45
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve	$45.30
Each additional self-closing valve	$34.53
Evasive closets	$70.45
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$335.77
Urinals in private dwellings	$45.30
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$111.91
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$87.62
Pools larger than above, per season	$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$55.95
Pools larger than above, per season	$134.70
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$70.19
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$44.87
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$22.46
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$26.79
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$17.12
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$22.46
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$22.46
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$45.30
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures	$155.09
Without water fixtures	$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures	$89.83
Without water fixtures	$45.30
Sprinkling Connections Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.53
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$2.07
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$2.91
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$52.52
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$72.74
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.38
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$1.37
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$1.97
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$33.74
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$47.25
Fire Sprinkler Connections
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	$419.79
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per annum	$268.78

METER RATES

Monthly Consumption Rates

Monthly Blocks	$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.	$ 22.83
4 Thousand - 13,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 21.36
Over 13,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 16.31

Monthly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Monthly
5/8 Inch	$ 11.57
¾ Inch	$ 16.37
1 Inch	$ 29.08
1 ½ Inch	$ 58.19
2 Inch	$ 93.11
3 Inch	$ 174.61
4 Inch	$ 291.09
6 Inch	$ 582.23
8 Inch	$ 931.60
10 Inch	$ 1,339.23

Quarterly Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.	$ 22.83
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 21.36
Over 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 16.31

Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Quarterly
5/8 Inch	$ 34.90
¾ Inch	$ 49.22
1 Inch	$ 87.30
1 ½ Inch	$ 174.52
2 Inch	$ 279.19
3 Inch	$ 523.47
4 Inch	$ 872.42
6 Inch	$ 1,744.88
8 Inch	$ 2,829.61
10 Inch	$ 4,013.26

Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/1,000 cu.ft.
First 9,999 cu. ft.	$ 13.75
10,000 to 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 12.76
Over 36,000 cu. ft.	$ 4.72

Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each meter has a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size
5/8 Inch	$ 17.17
¾ Inch	$ 25.86
1 Inch	$ 42.96
1 ½ Inch	$ 86.02
2 Inch	$ 137.42

MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified.

Building Purposes
Stone used, per cord	$ 6.29
Brick used, per 1,000	$ 4.17
Plastering, two coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.	$ 12.48
Plastering, three coats, per 1,000 sq. yds.	$ 16.42
Cement sidewalk or flooring, per cubic yard	$ 1.66
Concrete building blocks	$ 29.52
Fire proofing or tiling, per 100 cubic feet	$ 3.08
Flushing Sewers
6 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less	$ 62.93
12 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less	$ 94.27
13 inch sewer, ea. 100 ft. or less and upwards in proportion	$ 125.67
In addition, for use of hydrant	$ 152.11
Settling Trenches
First 100 feet	$ 62.93
Each additional 100 feet or less - two-foot width	$ 9.76
Each additional 100 feet or less - three-foot width	$ 14.40
Each additional 100 feet or less - four-foot width	$ 18.96
Each additional 100 feet or less - five-foot width	$ 24.19
Each additional 100 feet or less - six-foot width	$ 28.82
Each additional 100 feet or less of gas trench	$ 8.49
In addition, for use of hydrant	$ 152.09
Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not ready	$ 63.12
Renewal of turned-off water supply	$ 97.99
Turn off water supply for discontinuation of service	$ 24.35
Renewal of turned-off water supply for unauthorized water use	$ 158.70
Inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding meter has been received, for each time City personnel are unable to gain access	$ 37.21
Shut off and turn on water for repairs, 2 trips, 1 charge	$ 46.29
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant	$ 152.09
Weekly rate per hydrant	$ 353.47
Monthly rate per hydrant	$1,013.52
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)	$4,061.30
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)	$ 152.09
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required	$ 152.09
Failure to have hydrant permit or to comply with permit conditions	$1,523.29

New Turn Off and Turn On Fees

All billings for turn offs and ons will be billed as follows:

1	Billed directly to the plumber. If the pipe is not ready for the tap at the time specified, the new fee for this additional charge is	$ 63.12
2	Turn offs for non-payment of meter and flat rate accounts - the renewal of turned off water supply for non-payment charge is	$ 97.99
3	The fee for discontinuance of the water supply per the owner's request which is given in writing or on the register provided is	$ 24.35
4	The fee for an owner who has requested this discontinuance of the water service then requests the water to be turned back on at a later date is also	$ 24.35
5	Where water has been turned off for non-payment of a water bill and found on and turned off again, the charge for unauthorized water use is	$ 158.70
6	When an owner or tenant calls to have the water turned off for repairs and then back on within a reasonable period of time after repairs are completed, the charge for the two (2) trips is	$ 46.29
7	When a customer makes a complaint about a meter and requests a service call to the premises at a definite date and time and fails to keep that appointment, the Meter Shop is to bill and such user shall pay an additional	$ 37.21

Charges for Plugs and Taps

Plugs $ 282.54

Tapping charges - With or Without Meter
Tap Sizes	Minimum Water Main Diameter
¾-inch	6-inch	$ 449.65
1-inch	8-inch	$ 732.19
1-¼-inch	12-inch	$1,198.67
1-½-inch	16-inch	$1,342.95
2-inch	20-inch	$1,838.28

The following are the charges for the Installation of Smith Patent Connection:

SIZE
4 × 4	$1,035.16
6 × 4	$1,035.16
8 × 4	$1,035.16
10 × 4	$1,538.92
12 × 4	$1,538.92
16 × 4	$1,801.01
20 × 4	$1,801.01
24 × 4	$1,801.01
6 × 6	$1,035.16
8 × 6	$1,538.92
10 × 6	$1,538.92
12 × 6	$1,538.92
16 × 6	$1,801.01
20 × 6	$1,801.01
24 × 6	$1,801.01
8 × 8	$1,538.92
10 × 8	$1,538.92
12 × 8	$1,538.92
16 × 8	$1,801.01
20 × 8	$1,801.01
24 × 8	$1,801.01
10 × 10	$1,538.92
12 × 10	$1,538.92
12 × 12	$1,538.92
16 × 10	$1,801.01
16 × 12	$1,801.01
16 × 16	$1,801.01
20 × 10	$1,801.01
20 × 12	$1,801.01

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:

¾-inch meter	$86.56
1-inch meter	$162.31
1-½-inch meter	$360.68
2-inch meter	$514.58

The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation & Removal:

janeInstallation	Removal
4 × 4	$1,035.16	$596.33
6 × 4	$1,035.16	$616.77
8 × 4	$1,035.16	$680.49
10 × 4	$1,538.92	$739.40
12 × 4	$1,538.92	$750.22
16 × 4	$1,801.01	$894.50
20 × 4	$1,801.01	$1,443.94
24 × 4	$1,801.01	$1,971.74
6 × 6	$1,035.16	$616.77
8 × 6	$1,538.92	$680.49
10 × 6	$1,538.92	$739.40
12 × 6	$1,538.92	$750.22
16 × 6	$1,801.01	$894.50
20 × 6	$1,801.01	$1,443.94
24 × 6	$1,801.01	$1,971.74
8 × 8	$1,538.92	$680.49
10 × 8	$1,538.92	$791.10
12 × 8	$1,538.92	$791.10
16 × 8	$1,801.01	$1,027.95
20 × 8	$1,801.01	$1,746.91
24 × 8	$1,801.01	$2,463.47
10 × 10	$1,538.92	$680.49
12 × 10	$1,538.92	$791.10
12 × 12	$1,538.92	$791.10
16 × 10	$1,801.01	$1,027.95
16 × 12	$1,801.01	$1,027.95
16 × 16	$1,801.01	$1,312.89
20 × 10	$1,801.01	$1,746.91
20 × 12	$1,801.01	$2,463.47

The above charges DO NOT include the cost of a meter. If a meter is to be furnished, the following additional charges will be added to the above charges:

¾-inch meter	$86.56
1-inch meter	$162.31
1-½-inch meter	$360.68
2-inch meter	$514.58

Service & Parts Miscellaneous Charges
Service Box Bolt - Long	$8.42
Service Box Bolt - Short	$6.43
Cover - 2¼-inch	$5.41
Cover - 3-inch	$8.42
Cover - Small (#1)	$8.42
Cover - Repair (2½-inch)	$16.83
Cover - Repair (3-inch)	$21.58
9-inch Extension (3-inch)	$20.44
3-inch service box complete	$64.86
20-inch extension (3-inch)	$21.58
24-inch extension (3-inch)	$36.91
28-inch extension (3-inch)	$43.22
30-inch extension (3-inch)	$47.61
34-inch extension (3-inch)	$52.00
Lower half 31-inch - 3-inch bases	$44.42
Lower half 40-inch - 3-inch bases	$49.89
Top Half 18-inch (less cover & bolt)	$30.36
Top Half 27-inch (less cover & bolt)	$36.91
2½-inch service box complete	$60.72
2½-inch top half complete	$26.99
9-inch Extension (2½-inch)	$12.92
Valve Boxes
5-inch & 7-inch base	$108.51
5-inch cover	$19.36
5-inch valve box upper half 26-inch	$45.69
7-inch cover	$32.40
5-inch valve box complete - 36-inch - 40-inch	$184.55
7-inch valve box complete	$303.82
7-inch top half with cover	$160.62
7-inch lower half 8-inch extension	$54.10
7-inch lower half 14-inch extension	$68.35
7-inch (18-inch) extension	$97.38
7-inch lower half 26-inch extension	$104.12
7-inch upper half 26-inch extension	$121.85
7-inch riser 2-inch	$54.10
7-inch bottom sections	$108.51
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mathews
4-foot	$1,275.62
5-foot	$1,466.78
6-foot	$1,529.30
7-foot	$1,755.39
Meter Labor Repair Charges
3-inch meter	$959.42
4-inch meter	$1,120.52
6-inch meter	$1,278.02
8-inch meter	$1,484.81
10-inch meter	$1,696.41
Plus 40% to Meter Parts
Turn off fee	$24.35
Turn on fee	$24.35
Valve turn off fee	$170.60
Valve turn on fee	$170.60
Pumping out fire hydrants	$152.09
Fire Hydrants - Complete - Mueller
3-foot	$1,172.22
3-½-foot	$1,196.27
4-foot	$1,451.15
4-½-foot	$1,488.42
5-foot	$1,543.73
5-½-foot	$1,587.01
6-foot	$1,635.10
6-½-foot	$1,684.39
7-foot	$1,713.25
Fire Hydrants - Without Elbow & Protective Case - Mathews
4-foot	$789.90
5-foot	$823.56
6-foot	$868.05
Fire Hydrant - Top Half Complete	$899.30
15-inch Mathews extension	$491.73
18-inch Mathews extension	$497.74
LEAD (includes propane) $/lb.	$1.49
LEAD WOOL $/lb.	$2.51
Yokes Complete
¾-inch	$73.34
1-inch	$121.43
Tile Frame and Cover
Complete	$80.55
Corner Horn Complete with Two Valves and Two Repair
Joints	$46.89
Water Meters
5/8-inch × ¾-inch	$73.34
¾-inch	$86.56
1-inch	$162.31
1-½-inch	$360.68
2-inch	$514.58
Water Meter Couplings
5/8-inch × ½-inch per pair	$4.33
5/8-inch × ¾-inch per pair	$6.37
1-inch per pair	$9.50
1-½-inch per pair	$16.71
2-inch per pair	$25.25

Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)

Charges for Use of Equipment:

Item	Description	Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks	Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps	$44.48
Compressor trucks	Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 cubic feet	$60.11
Portable compressor	Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.	$13.83
6-wheel	2 WD diesel	$37.27
10-wheel	(with split rear end) 4WS diesel	$66.13
Large crane	4-wheel, 15-ton telescoping	$169.30
¾-ton pickup trucks	Includes 2-way radio	$15.03

DUMP TRUCKS - Includes 2-way Radio:

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Yard*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
6-wheel	2WD	5 - 6	D	$42.08
4-wheel	4WD	2 - 3	G	$33.06
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10	D	$46.29
4-wheel	4WD	2 - 3	G	$33.06
4-wheel	4WD	1 - 2	G	$33.06
4-wheel	4WD	1 - 2	G	$33.06
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10	D	$46.29
6-wheel	2WD	5 - 6	G	$33.06
10-wheel	2WD	18 - 20	D	$90.17

BACKHOES: Includes 2-way radio, boom extension, diesel engines and buckets

*Wheel/Drive*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
4-wheel 2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	Diesel	$47.61
4-wheel	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	Gas	$59.87

$/Sq.Ft.
Concrete Replacement:	Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation.	$11.90

Warning Barricades and Lights:	Rate per Day
Regular	$0.88
Standard Double	$1.67
Double High Intensity	$3.55

*Wheel*	*Door*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Rate Per Hour*
6-wheel	2WD	8 - 10 yd.	$56.51
4-wheel (Backhoe)	2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	$47.61
4-wheel (Backhoe)	2WD	7/8 cu. Yd. 1 cu. Yd. heaped	$47.25

$/per Sq.Ft.
Street Asphalt Cut	Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus cost of gravel to fill excavation	$24.05
Plumbers' Bond	All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total sum of $2,000 to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board from all claims, damages and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with 21 NYCRR section 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee	All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged a two percent (2%) fee (with a minimum of $2.00) for each transaction, and all persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to defray the cost of such transaction.

BUFFALO WATER BOARD

SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

PART OF 21 NYCRR SECTION 10085.16

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL WATER AND SERVICES USED

ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2019.

Adjustment of the Schedule. This schedule of rates, fees and charges shall be subject to adjustment, as the Buffalo Water Board may determine, in its discretion, from time to time. Each year the Buffalo Water Board shall consider, as of July 1, any increases, but not decreases, based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index Northeast Urban - Class-size B/C, not seasonally adjusted, (hereinafter referred to as the Index) specified in Series Identification: CUURX100SA0LE, CUUSX100SA0LE, or comparable adjustment Index, as may be selected by the Buffalo Water Board. In the event of such increases, the Buffalo Water Board shall calculate the adjustment for each succeeding fiscal year, using the Index value determined as of June of the preceding fiscal year, which shall be subtracted from the Index value, determined as of June of the current fiscal year. The change in the Index value, if positive, but not negative, shall be multiplied by the stated percentage applied to all of the rates, fees and charges set forth herein. The product of such multiplication shall be used to adjust this schedule of rates fees and charges, together with such other factors as the Buffalo Water Board may determine prudent and appropriate, in the Buffalo Water Board's sole discretion, and in compliance with applicable law.

Residential Consumer Affordable Water Program. Any person who is an occupant of premises served by the Buffalo Water Board, and who qualifies pursuant to the annual income limits and family size schedule set forth below, may apply to the Buffalo Water Board, by use of such applications, and procedures as may be established, and modified, from time to time by the Commissioner. Upon certification by the Commissioner that the applicant is qualified as (1) a low income consumer, such person shall be entitled to receive a credit not to exceed $60.00 per year, or $15.00 per quarter, which will be applied against the capacity charge and other water charges set forth herein, or (2) a very low income consumer, such person shall be entitled to receive a credit not to exceed $90.00 per year, or $22.50 per quarter, which will be applied against the capacity charge and other water charges set forth herein. Such credit shall be applied by the Buffalo Water Board, and shall be stated in the invoices and/or receipts issued by the Buffalo Water Board for water service to such low income consumer or very low income consumer, respectively. The annual income limits set forth below are subject to change each year, or whenever the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development announces any modification of such annual income limits, whereupon such change shall become immediately effective and applicable to the Buffalo Water Board and all residential consumers, without any further notice.

Residential Affordable Water Program Annual Income Limits
Family Size	Very Low Income	Low Income
1	$26,150	$41,850
2	$29,900	$47,800
3	$33,650	$53,800
4	$37,350	$59,750
5	$40,350	$64,550
6	$43,350	$69,350
7	$46,350	$74,100
8	$49,350	$78,900
*Income Limits based on Housing Urban Development (HUD) Income Limits

NON-METERED RATES

Regular Rates Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$140.33
From 25-30 Feet	$157.93
From 31-35 Feet	$192.85
From 36-40 Feet	$227.95
From 41-45 Feet	$245.31
From 46-50 Feet	$262.96
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$157.93
From 25-30 Feet	$192.85
From 31-35 Feet	$227.95
From 36-40 Feet	$245.31
From 41-45 Feet	$262.96
From 46-50 Feet	$297.88
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$192.85
From 25-30 Feet	$227.95
From 31-35 Feet	$245.31
From 36-40 Feet	$262.96
From 41-45 Feet	$297.88
From 46-50 Feet	$332.69
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$227.95
From 25-30 Feet	$245.31
From 31-35 Feet	$262.96
From 36-40 Feet	$297.88
From 41-45 Feet	$332.69
From 46-50 Feet	$367.66
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$245.31
From 25-30 Feet	$262.96
From 31-35 Feet	$297.88
From 36-40 Feet	$332.69
From 41-45 Feet	$367.66
From 46-50 Feet	$385.21
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$262.96
From 25-30 Feet	$297.88
From 31-35 Feet	$332.69
From 36-40 Feet	$367.66
From 41-45 Feet	$385.21
From 46-50 Feet	$402.52
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$297.88
From 25-30 Feet	$332.69
From 31-35 Feet	$367.66
From 36-40 Feet	$385.21
From 41-45 Feet	$402.52
From 46-50 Feet	$438.59
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate Yearly Dwelling Rates:
1 Story	Under 25 Feet	$90.80
From 25-30 Feet	$101.18
From 31-35 Feet	$123.79
From 36-40 Feet	$145.91
From 41-45 Feet	$157.02
From 46-50 Feet	$168.42
1.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$101.18
From 25-30 Feet	$123.79
From 31-35 Feet	$145.91
From 36-40 Feet	$157.02
From 41-45 Feet	$168.42
From 46-50 Feet	$190.63
2 Story	Under 25 Feet	$123.79
From 25-30 Feet	$145.91
From 31-35 Feet	$157.02
From 36-40 Feet	$168.42
From 41-45 Feet	$190.63
From 46-50 Feet	$212.95
2.5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$145.91
From 25-30 Feet	$157.02
From 31-35 Feet	$168.42
From 36-40 Feet	$190.63
From 41-45 Feet	$212.95
From 46-50 Feet	$235.41
3 Story	Under 25 Feet	$157.02
From 25-30 Feet	$168.42
From 31-35 Feet	$190.63
From 36-40 Feet	$212.95
From 41-45 Feet	$235.41
From 46-50 Feet	$246.61
4 Story	Under 25 Feet	$168.42
From 25-30 Feet	$190.63
From 31-35 Feet	$212.95
From 36-40 Feet	$235.41
From 41-45 Feet	$246.61
From 46-50 Feet	$257.72
5 Story	Under 25 Feet	$190.63
From 25-30 Feet	$212.95
From 31-35 Feet	$235.41
From 36-40 Feet	$246.61
From 41-45 Feet	$257.72
From 46-50 Feet	$280.30

Regular Rates
When more than one family in house	$140.33
Bathtubs	$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
When more than one family in house	$90.80
Bathtubs	$22.80
Shower Baths
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub	$35.40
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate	$22.80
Regular Rates - if not attached to bathtub
Water Closets
Regular Rates
First self closing valve	$70.45
Each additional self-closing valve	$53.77
Evasive closets	$105.46
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$524.67
Urinals in private dwellings	$70.45
Qualified Senior Citizen Rate
First self-closing valve	$45.30
Each additional self-closing valve	$34.53
Evasive closets	$70.45
Antifreezing or hopper closet	$335.77
Urinals in private dwellings	$45.30
Lawn Sprinklers
Regular Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Lawn sprinklers, hose at rest or perforated hose	$111.91
Swimming Pools
Regular Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$87.62
Pools larger than above, per season	$174.88
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Portable pools 12 feet diameter or length by 30 inches deep and smaller, per season	$55.95
Pools larger than above, per season	$134.70
Garage and Automobiles
Regular Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$70.19
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Autos in garage with water connection, per car, per season	$44.87
Autos in garage without water connection, per car, per season	$22.46
Boarders and Roomers
Regular Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$26.79
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In addition to regular family rates for each boarder or roomer	$17.12
Boilers and Heating
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, water system per season	$22.46
Regular Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$35.08
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
Private dwelling, steam system per season	$22.46
Closets
Regular Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
In tenements used by more than one family - per family	$45.30
Offices
Regular Rates
With water fixtures	$155.09
Without water fixtures	$70.26
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
With water fixtures	$89.83
Without water fixtures	$45.30
Sprinkling Connections
Regular Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.53
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$2.07
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$2.91
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$52.52
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$72.74
Qualified Senior Citizen Rates
For lawns over 5,000 sq. ft. per sq. yd. of lawn sprinkled	$0.38
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and over 30-ft. frontage, in block, per lineal foot	$1.37
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. on corner lots, measured on frontage, per lineal foot	$1.97
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot block	$33.74
For lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. and under 30 feet of lot corner	$47.25
Fire Sprinkler Connections (Billed Quarterly)
Regular Rates
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, per year
4" and under connection	$469.79
6" - 8" connection	$939.58
10" - 12" connection	$3,946.24
>12" connection	$5,355.61
Capacity Charge (Billed Quarterly)
Premises not connected to a meter will be subject to and pay a capacity charge plus a charge for water use of:	$15.00

METER RATES

Monthly Consumption Rates
Monthly Blocks	$/ 1,000 cu. ft.
First 0 - 3,999 Cu. Ft.	$ 22.83
>20,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 20.55

Monthly Capacity Charge - Each premises connected to a meter shall be subject to and pay a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Monthly
5/8 Inch	$ 16.63
¾ Inch	$ 24.95
1 Inch	$ 41.58
1 ½ Inch	$ 83.17
2 Inch	$ 133.07
3 Inch	$ 266.13
4 Inch	$ 415.83
6 Inch	$ 831.67
8 Inch	$ 1,330.67
10 Inch	$ 3,493.00

Quarterly Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/ 1,000 cu. ft.
First 60,000 cu. ft.	$ 22.83
>60,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 20.55

Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each premises connected to a meter shall be subject to and pay a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Quarterly
5/8 Inch	$ 49.90
¾ Inch	$ 74.85
1 Inch	$ 124.75
1½ Inch	$ 249.50
2 Inch	$ 399.20
3 Inch	$ 798.40
4 Inch	$ 1,247.50
6 Inch	$ 2,495.00
8 Inch	$ 3,992.00
10 Inch	$ 10,479.00

METER RATES

Qualified Senior Citizen Consumption Rates

Quarterly Blocks	$/ 1,000 cu.ft.
First 60,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 13.70
> 60,000 Cu. Ft.	$ 12.33

Qualified Senior Citizen Quarterly Capacity Charge - Each premises connected to a meter shall be subject to and pay a capacity charge plus charge for water use as follows:

Meter Size	Quarterly
â& Inch	$ 29.94
¾ Inch	$ 44.91
1 Inch	$ 74.85
1½ Inch	$ 149.70
2 Inch	$ 239.52

MISCELLANEOUS WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

The following miscellaneous rates, fees and charges shall be charged per annum for the use or consumption of water, except where meter rates are herein specified.

Water Rates
Additional trip by tapper because pipe is not ready	$235.00
Billed directly to the plumber if the pipe is not ready for the tap at the time.
Turn On Service Fee for any reason	$45.00
Turn Off Service Fee for any reason	$45.00
Turn On 4" or larger supply valve	$180.00 RT
$275.00 OT
Turn Off 4" larger supply valve	$180.00 RT
$275.00 OT
Theft of Service Turn Off Fee	$200.00
Failure of consumer to keep scheduled appointment	$50.00
Consumer must cancel 24 hours before appointment
Shut off and turn on water Service for repairs, 1 trip charge	$65.00 RT
(wait less than 15 minutes)	$175.00 OT
Shut off and turn on water Supply Valve 4" or larger for repairs	$190.00 RT
one trip charge (wait less than 15 minutes)	$325.00 OT
Hydrant permits for use of water
Daily rate per hydrant	$266.54
Weekly rate per hydrant	$799.62
Monthly rate per hydrant	$1,599.24
Seasonal (4/15 - 11/15)	$6,396.97
Pumping out charge (11/16 - 4/14)	$152.09
Additional charge to thaw hydrant if required	$152.09
Failure to have hydrant permit fee	$2,000.00
Failure to comply with hydrant permit conditions	$200.00
per violation
Failure to get service work inspected charge	$200.00
per location
Unauthorized operation of a curb stop or supply charge	$200.00 per occurrence
Connection and Disconnection Fees
All billings for disconnection and reconnections will be billed as follows:
Disconnection fee to pull meter and turn off water off - 2" meter or less	$ 138.35
Disconnection fee to pull meter and turn off water off - 3" meter or less	$ 176.67
Connection fee to reinstall meter & turn on - 2" meter or less	$ 91.94 +material cost +20% admin.
Connection fee to reinstall meter & turn on - 3"- 4" meter	$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
Connection fee to reinstall meter & turn on - 6" meter or larger	$ 366.68 +material cost +20% admin.
Charges for Plugs and Taps
Termination Fee	$ 432.30
Tapping charges - With or Without Meter
Tap Sizes	Minimum Water Main Diameter
Under 1x1-¼"	Under 8"	$ 450.00 +material cost +20% admin.
1-¼" and above	12" and above	$ 875.00 +material cost +20% admin.

The following are the charges for Smith Patents Installation & Removal:

Main Pipe Size	New Installation/ Replace Existing	Removal
Under 10"	$ 1,187.68	$1,187.68 +material cost +20% admin.
12" and above	$1,682.72	$1,682.72 +material cost +20% admin.

Meter Labor Repair Charges
5/8-2 inch meter	$ 53.35 +material cost +20% admin.
3-inch meter	$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
4-inch meter	$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
6-inch meter	$ 168.31 +material cost +20% admin.
8-inch meter	$ 366.68 +material cost +20% admin.
10-inch meter	$ 366.68 +material cost +20% admin.
Water Meters
Meter	Material Cost + 20% Admin.

Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Labor)The real cost of any City employee that the Commissioner deems necessary or appropriate to perform labor at any property or for any person serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the then current hourly rate of such employee plus forty percent (40%) of such hourly rate to cover for fringe benefits of such employee. Such employee job titles include, but are not limited to, Caulker Supervisor, Caulker, Machine Operator-Water, Heavy Equipment Operator-Water, Truck Driver, Senior Water Service Worker, Water Service Worker and Water Meter Mechanic Supervisor I. Hourly Rate for Billing Purposes (Materials)The real cost of any materials that the Commissioner deems necessary or appropriate to perform any services or work at any premises serviced by the Buffalo Water Board, shall be calculated using the actual material cost plus 20% for handling and processing. Charges for Use of Equipment:BACKHOES: Includes 2-way radio, boom extension, diesel engines and buckets

Item	Description	Rate Per Hour
Service repair trucks	Includes 2-way radio, valve turner, crane, tools, pumps	$57.82
Compressor trucks	Includes 2-way radio, pavement breaker, pumps, diesel engine, tools, 185 Cu. Ft.	$78.14
Portable compressor	Includes pavement breaker, pumps 3-wheel trailer, 185 cu./ft./min.	$17.98
6-wheel flat deck	2 WD diesel	$81.09
Large crane truck	6-wheel, 15-ton telescoping	$220.09
6-wheel 4x4 with Vactor	Includes 2-way radio Vac tools and keys	$95.98
¾-ton pickup trucks	Includes 2-way radio	$19.54
¾ Van	Includes 2-way radio	$19.54

Dump Trucks - Includes 2-way Radio:

*Door*	*Yard*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
4WD	1-2	Gas	$42.98
4WD	2-3	Gas	$60.18
2WD	8-10	Diesel	$60.18
2WD	14-18	Diesel	$117.22

*Wheel/Drive*	*Bucket 4 & 1*	*Diesel/Gas*	*Rate Per Hour*
4-wheel 2WD	7/8 Cu. Yd.	Diesel	$65.00
1 Cu. Yd. heaped
Excavator 10,000 lbs. with Trailer and Truck	Diesel	$65.00
Excavator 20,000 lbs. with Trailer and Truck	Diesel	$85.00
Concrete Replacement:	Plus cost of gravel to fill excavation		$/Sq.Ft. Material cost +20% admin.

Warning Barricades and Lights:	Rate Per Day
Regular	Material cost +20% admin.
Standard Double	Material cost +20% admin.
Double High Intensity	Material cost +20% admin.

Street Asphalt Cut	Includes new concrete base, binder, and asphalt, plus cost of gravel to fill excavation	$/Sq.Ft. Material cost +20% admin.
Plumbers' Bond	All plumbers shall execute and deliver a bond in the total sum of $25,000, or a greater amount the Commissioner determines to be appropriate, under the circumstances, and property conditions, to indemnify and hold harmless the Buffalo Water Board and the city from all claims, damages, and losses suffered by the Buffalo Water Board in accordance with 21 NYCRR section 10085.6(c).
Convenience Payment Fee	All persons who pay any rates, fees and charges by credit card or debit card through the City of Buffalo website will be charged $2.00 for each transaction, and all persons who pay any rates, fees and charges on the City of Buffalo website by check/ACH from their bank accounts will be charged $2.00 for each such transaction. These fees will be added automatically to each transaction to defray the cost of such transaction.

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New York Codes, Rules and RegulationsTitle 21 - MiscellaneousChapter LXXXIII - Buffalo Water BoardPart 10085 - Buffalo Water Board RegulationsSection 10085.16 - Schedule of rates, fees and charges

New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter LXXXIII - Buffalo Water Board
Part 10085 - Buffalo Water Board Regulations
Section 10085.16 - Schedule of rates, fees and charges