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Current Active Fee Schedule

Retail Water Service


Active Date: September 1, 2025

Item Residential Non-Residential
Through 08/31/2025 Starting 09/01/2025 Through 08/31/2025 Starting 09/01/2025
 
Application Fee (Water Only) $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
 
Application Fee (Water and Sewer) $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
 
Service Application Deposit $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
 
Tap Fee
     3/4" $800.00* $800.00* $800.00* $800.00*
     1" $1,000.00* $1,000.00* $1,000.00* $1,000.00*
     1 1/2" $2,100.00* $3,250.00* $2,100.00* $3,250.00*
     2" $2,400.00* $3,370.00* $2,400.00* $3,370.00*
 
Meter Fee
     3/4" $370.00 $395.00 $370.00 $395.00
     1" $480.00 $515.00 $480.00 $515.00
     1 1/2" $950.00 $1,025.00 $950.00 $1,025.00
     2" $1,285.00 $1,375.00 $1,285.00 $1,375.00
 
 
 
Item Residential Non-Residential
Through 09/30/2025 Starting 10/01/2025 Through 09/30/2025 Starting 10/01/2025
 
System Development Fee (SDF)^^
     Existing Residential (well disconnect)** $1,650.00** $2,375.00** N/A N/A
     New - 3/4" $4,750.00 $8,980.00 $4,750.00 $8,980.00
     New - 1" $4,750.00 $8,980.00 $11,875.00^ $22,450.00^
     New - 1 1/2" $4,750.00 $8,980.00 $23,750.00^ $44,900.00^
     New - 2" $4,750.00 $8,980.00 $38,000.00^ $71,840.00^
     New - 3" and larger N/A N/A per gallon^ per gallon^

*  Or County cost plus 10% where extenuating site conditions exist (whichever is greater)
**  The Existing Residential fee applies only to an existing residential unit with an active well applying to connect.
^  In situations where the application of the meter-based fees will result in the collection of fees significantly different than the potential demand requirement, the Director of Public Utilities has the discretion to apply the capacity cost of $16.35/gpd for water through 9/30/25 and $39.07/gpd beginning 10/01/2025, with a minimum SDF of $8980.00.
^^  Effective Date: October 1, 2025
 

 

Active Date: September 1, 2025

Item Through 08/31/2025 Starting 09/01/2025
 
Retail Monthly Service Base Charge
     3/4" - 1" Water Meter $23.00 per month $24.00 per month
     1 1/2" Water Meter $46.00 per month $48.00 per month
     2" Water Meter $61.00 per month $64.00 per month
     3" Water Meter $92.00 per month $96.00 per month
     4" Water Meter $155.00 per month $162.00 per month
     6" Water Meter $230.00 per month $242.00 per month
     8" Water Meter $290.00 per month $302.00 per month
     10" Water Meter $460.00 per month $480.00 per month
     12" Water Meter $615.00 per month $640.00 per month
 
Retail Commodity Charge
     Residential (up to 4,000 gallons per month) and Other $4.95 per 1,000 gallons per month $5.45 per 1,000 gallons per month
     Residential (5,000 - 9,000 gallons per month) $6.05 per 1,000 gallons per month $6.65 per 1,000 gallons per month
     Residential (10,000 - 14,000 gallons per month) $7.20 per 1,000 gallons per month $7.95 per 1,000 gallons per month
     Residential (15,000 or more gallons per month) $7.95 per 1,000 gallons per month $8.75 per 1,000 gallons per month
     Commercial, Institutional and Industrial $4.95 per 1,000 gallons per month $5.45 per 1,000 gallons per month
     Metered Irrigation Usage $6.40 per 1,000 gallons per month $7.00 per 1,000 gallons per month
 
Hydrant Meter
     Base Charge $90.00 per month $100.00 per month
     Commodity Charge (per 1,000 gallons) $9.85 per 1,000 gallons per month $10.85 per 1,000 gallons per month
 
Monthly Fire Protection Charges
     Standby Fire Hydrant (Private) $11.00 per month $12.00 per month
     2" Sprinkler Connection $27.00 per month $29.00 per month
     4" Sprinkler Connection $37.00 per month $40.00 per month
     6" Sprinkler Connection $53.00 per month $58.00 per month
     8" Sprinkler Connection $105.00 per month $115.00 per month
     10" Sprinkler Connection $215.00 per month $235.00 per month
     12" Sprinkler Connection $320.00 per month $350.00 per month

 

 

 

Active Date: September 1, 2025

Item Through 08/31/2025 Starting 09/01/2025
 
Bulk Water Capacity Fee*
(through 10/31/2025 - see notes)		 $13.50 per gpd Starting Oct. 1, see
Bulk Capacity Fee for the Zones
 
Bulk Water Capacity Fee - 323' zone**
     Transmission -- $0.63
     Treatment -- $18.61
     Total -- $19.24
 
Bulk Water Capacity Fee - 385' zone**
     Transmission -- $1.76
     Treatment -- $18.61
     Total -- $20.37
 
Bulk Water Capacity Fee - 492' zone**
     Transmission -- $3.11
     Treatment -- $18.61
     Total -- $21.72
 
Bulk Commodity Charge $3.60 per 1,000 gallons $3.95 per 1,000 gallons
 
Contract Services Fee (Water Districts) $1.90 per 1,000 gallons $2.10 per 1,000 gallons
 
Monthly Base Charge
     Systems less than 1% of County's Total Bulk Sales $170.00 $190.00
          Town of Micro $170.00 $190.00
          Town of Pine Level $170.00 $190.00
     Systems 1-5% of County's Total Bulk Sales $450.00 $500.00
          Town of Selma $450.00 $500.00
          Carolina Water Service (Winston Point / White Oak) $450.00 $500.00
          Town of Princeton $450.00 $500.00
          Town of Kenly $450.00 $500.00
          Town of Four Oaks $450.00 $500.00
     Systems 5-10% of County's Total Bulk Sales $560.00 $620.00
          Town of Fuquay-Varina $560.00 $620.00
     Systems 11-25% of County's Total Bulk Sales $900.00 $1,000.00
          Aqua NC (Flowers Plantation) $900.00 $1,000.00
     Systems 26-50% of County's Total Bulk Sales $1,690.00 $1,860.00
     Systems over 50% of County's Total Bulk Sales $2,250.00 $2,500.00
          Town of Clayton $2,250.00 $2,500.00

 

*  Bulk Water Capacity Policies through 10/31/2025:
  1. Existing municipal bulk users must purchase additional capacity (at the current capacity fee), when average usage exceeds 110% of existing capacity.
  2. Wholesale (bulk) water supply will be provided to any municipality, private utility, or community system within Johnston County, upon request, subject to availability of prime supply.
  3. Wholesale (bulk) supply requires a bulk supply agreement. In cases where the Johnston County Department of Utilities is requested or required to operate and maintain water facilities for another public utility or a private utility, the County shall charge base and commodity fees of 1.33 times the prevailing County retail rates.

**  Bulk Water Capacity Policies Effective 11/1/2025:
  1. The proposed transmission capacity costs are based on hydraulic gradient and projects necessary to serve each hydraulic zone.
    • 323' Zone (Princeton, Pine Level, Kenly, Micro and Selma)
    • 385' Zone (Smithfield, Four Oaks and Benson)
    • 492' Zone (Clayton, Aqua-Flowers Plantation, and CWS-Winston Pointe)
  2. The County currently has limited excess water capacity. Therefore, for FY 25-26 and FY 26-27, the County will limit sales to bulk customers utilizing over 80% of their existing available capacity. Bulk customers will be allowed to purchase sufficient capacity to have no more than 20% excess capacity. In addition, bulk customers with existing user-specific, interlocal agreements can purchase capacity in accordance with the executed agreement(s).
  3. The County will work with Towns to plan for additional future water capacity, including town-specific, interlocal agreements. Updated agreements would ensure State criteria for security future water supply are met, including Local Water Supply requirements.
  4. Wholesale (bulk) water supply will be provided to any municipality, private utility, or community system within Johnston County, upon request, with the approcal of a bulk supply agreement and subject to availability of supply.

 

 

Retail Sewer Service


Active Date: October 1, 2025

Item Residential Non-Residential
Through 09/30/2025 Starting 10/01/2025 Through 09/30/2025 Starting 10/01/2025
 
Tap Fee* County's cost plus 10% County's cost plus 10% County's cost plus 10% County's cost plus 10%
 
System Development Fee (SDF)
(based on water meter size)
     3/4" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $4,020.00 $3,890.00
     1" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $10,050.00^ $9,725.00^
     1 1/2" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $20,100.00^ $19,450.00^
     2" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $32,160.00^ $31,120.00^
     3" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $64,320.00^ per gallon^
     4" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $100,500.00^ per gallon^
     6" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $201,000.00^ per gallon^
     8" $4,020.00 $3,890.00 $321,600.00^ per gallon^

 

^  In situations where the application of the meter-based fees will result in the collection of fees significantly different than the potential requirement of a new customer requesting service, the Director of Public Utilities shall have the discretion to calculate system development fees based on $14.38/gpd with a minimum SDF of $4,020.00 through 9/30/2025 and $14.84/gpd with a minimum of $3,890.00 effective 10/1/2025.
*  Effective Date: September 1, 2025
 

 

Active Date: September 1, 2025

Item Through 08/31/2025 Starting 09/01/2025
 
Retail Monthly Service Base Charge
     3/4" - 1" Water Meter $32.00 per meter per month $33.00 per meter per month
     Devil's Racetrack (3/4" - 1") $37.00 per meter per month $38.00 per meter per month
     1 1/2" Meter $53.00 per meter per month $55.00 per meter per month
     Devil's Racetrack (1 1/2") $57.00 per meter per month $59.00 per meter per month
     2" Meter $75.00 per meter per month $77.00 per meter per month
     3" Meter $120.00 per meter per month $125.00 per meter per month
     4" Meter $200.00 per meter per month $210.00 per meter per month
     6" Water Meter $310.00 per meter per month $325.00 per meter per month
     8" Water Meter $460.00 per meter per month $480.00 per meter per month
 
Retail Commodity Charge $8.05 per 1,000 gallons per month $8.85 per 1,000 gallons per month

 

 

 

Active Date: September 1, 2025

Item Through 08/31/2025 Starting 09/01/2025
 
Bulk Commodity Charge (Transmission)
     Town of Smithfield $0.82 per 1,000 gallons $0.90 per 1,000 gallons
     Town of Selma $1.30 per 1,000 gallons $1.43 per 1,000 gallons
     Town of Pine Level/Four Oaks/Clayton/Aqua $1.53 per 1,000 gallons $1.68 per 1,000 gallons
 
Bulk Commodity Charge (Treatment)
     Smithfield/Selma/Pine Level/Four Oaks $3.65 per 1,000 gallons $4.02 per 1,000 gallons
     Clayton/Aqua $3.65 per 1,000 gallons $4.02 per 1,000 gallons
     Carolina Water Service $7.53 per 1,000 gallons $8.28 per 1,000 gallons
 
High Strength Surcharge - Town of Clayton $3.13 per 1,000 gallons $3.13 per 1,000 gallons
 
Residential Septage Disposal $38.00 per ton $41.00 per ton
 
Biosolids Processing $1,320.00 per dry ton $1,400.00 per dry ton
 
Landfill Leachate Treatment $6.85 per 1,000 gallons $7.55 per 1,000 gallons
 
Bulk Sewer Capacity Fee^* $10.68 per gpd plus cost for any necessary transmission infrastructure not included in 2024 CIP $11.01 per gpd plus cost for any necessary transmission infrastructure not included in the SDF CIP

 

^  The bulk capacity fee applies to the existing interlocal agreements with Smithfield, Selma, Pine Level, and Four Oaks only.
*  Effective date: November 1, 2025
 

 

Plan Review, Permitting, Inspection and Other Fees


Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Item Fee
 
Water Plan Review and Inspection
     Residential $110.00 per lot
     Non-Residential $165.00 per acre
 
Sewer Plan Review and Inspection
     Residential $110.00 per lot
     Non-Residential $165.00 per acre
 
Design Review and Inspection for Public Wastewater Pump Station* $2,500.00 per public pump station
 
Off-site Public Water and Sewer Facilities Review $500/1,000 LF (with min. of $500)
 
Fire Flow Test* $200.00 each (includes flow of 1 hyd and static/residual pressure up to 2 addt'l hyd)
 
Fire Hydrant Escrow Fee $4,000.00 per hydrant
 
Stormwater Plan Review
     Residential $1,650.00 for up to 10 acres of total site;
$180 per acre for each additional acre
     Non-Residential $1,650.00 for up to 5 acres of total site;
$220 per acre for each additional acre
     Third and Subsequent Re-Submittals* 25% of original review fees
     Revision After Approval (major revisions)* 25% of original review fees
     Lot Level Controls $100.00 per lot
 
Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan Review for Non-Residential and Residential development plans that includes entire development disturbance (prior to lot recordation) $500.00 for each disturbed acre up to 10 acres;
$250.00 for each additional acre
 
Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan Review for Residential Lot Plans (after lot recordation) $100.00 per lot
 
Riparian Buffer Determination $500.00 for 1-2 calls on the site.
$125.00 for each additional call
$200.00 for 1-2 calls on existing residential lot less than 3 acres*
 
Riparian Buffer Authorization Approval* $500.00 per authorization
 
Re-Inspection Fee (Applies to re-inspection required to address a NOV, permit close-out or utilities final inspection) $150.00 per Re-inspection
 
Sedimentation/Erosion Control Financial Responsibility and Ownership Transfer Requiring New Permit $150.00 per Permit Transfer

 

*  New Fee for FY 25/26
 

 

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Item Fee
 
Permit Fee*
     All Other Users $100.00 per permit
     Residential $25.00 per permit
 
Connection Charge**
     3/4" - 1" $600.00 per connection
     1 1/2" $1,500.00 per connection
     2" $1,600.00 per connection
     3" $4,500.00 per connection^
     4" $5,000.00 per connection^
     6" $6,500.00 per connection^
 
Meter Fee
     3/4" $100.00 per meter
     1" $150.00 per meter
     1 1/2" $500.00 per meter
     2" or larger Cost Plus 10%
 
Hydrant Meter
     Deposit $500.00 per hydrant meter
 
Reclaimed Water System Extensions - Private to Public
     Subdivision Plan Review $50.00 per lot
     Agricultural Plan Review $75.00 per connection point
     Commercial Development Plan Review $75.00 per platted acre
 
Reclaimed Water System Extensions - Private Only
     Farmland Plan Review $5.00 per wetted acre or $250, whichever is greater

 

*  All reclaimed water users must have a permit to operate a reclaimed water irrigation system issued by Johnston County. Included in the requirement of the permitting program are an agronomist report, detailed site plan and the attendance of a County training session. The County reserves the right to terminate service to any user that violates the terms of the permit.

^  Includes a reclaimed water hydrant as shown in the Johnston County Utility Construction Standards.

 

 

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Item Fee of Fine
 
Water Bill Payments
     *Online and Phone Payment Processing Fee $2.15 per transaction up to $250
     Non-Payment Penalty (Past Due Date) $50.00 penalty for payment of bill past the Due Date
     Returned Check Fee $25.00 for each return
     After-Hours Reconnection Fee $75.00 for each after-hours reconnection
 
Landscaping Irrigation Permits
     New 28-day Landscaping Irrigation permit with designated five hours per day for new plantings
          - (new sod - entire yard; first seeding - whole yard; large commercial plantings)		 $200.00 per permit per specific land parcel
     Renewal of existing 28-day Landscaping Irrigation permit $200.00 per permit per specific land parcel
 
Water Usage Violations
     ¾” - 1” Meter Size - First Violation $100.00 fine
     ¾” - 1” Meter Size - Second Violation $250.00 fine
     1-1/2” - 2” Meter Size - First Violation $250.00 fine
     1-1/2” - 2” Meter Size - Second Violation $500.00 fine
     3” - 4” Meter Size - First Violation $500.00 fine
     3” - 4” Meter Size - Second Violation $1,000.00 fine
     >4” Meter Size - First Violation $750.00 fine
     >4” Meter Size - Second Violation $1,500.00 fine
 
Landscaping Water Usage Violations
     ¾” - 1” Meter Size - First Violation $100.00 fine
     ¾” - 1” Meter Size - Second Violation $250.00 fine
     1 1/2” - 2” Meter Size - First Violation $250.00 fine
     1 1/2” - 2” Meter Size - Second Violation $500.00 fine
     3” - 4” Meter Size - First Violation $500.00 fine
     3” - 4” Meter Size - Second Violation $1,000.00 fine
     >4” Meter Size - First Violation $750.00 fine
     >4” Meter Size - Second Violation $1,500.00 fine
 
Meter Tampering Civil Penalty (Damage to any part of the water delivery system will be subject to a civil penalty assessed against the account.) $250.00 per damage incident

 

 

 


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