Contractor and Specialized Service Rates

This page includes rates and requirements for hydrant use, water service installation, and specialized water services.

Hydrant Permits

  • Minimum volume charge: $88.40 for 17 CCF (12,716 gallons)
  • Service charge: $65

Water use above the minimum volume is billed at the applicable General Metered Water Service (Mg-1) rate.

Hydrant Permit with a Hydrant Meter

  • Hydrant meter deposit: $250
  • Minimum volume charge: $88.40 for 17 CCF (12,716 gallons)
  • Meter setting charge: $65

Water Service Lateral Installation

The Water Utility charges for the installation of a water service lateral from the water main through the service valve.

Taps Up to 2 Inches

$825

In addition to tapping the water main, the contractor must provide all required and approved materials, including the corporation, curb stop, and curb box.

Taps Larger Than 2 Inches

$560

In addition to tapping the water main, the contractor must provide all required and approved materials, including an approved two-piece stainless-steel heavy-duty tapping sleeve with slip-through bolts and a resilient-wedge gate valve.

Non-Standard Meter Service

Customers receiving service under Schedule Mg-1 who request a non-standard meter are charged $50.18 per quarter.

General Metered Water Service (Mg-1)

Effective July 1, 2026

Water usage is billed per 100 CCF. One CCF equals 748 gallons.

Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Service (Mg-1S1)

$1.56 per 100 CCF used

General Unmetered Water Service (Ug-1)

$88.40 per billing period

This charge includes a minimum volume of 17 CCF, or 12,716 gallons.

Unmetered Private Fire Protection Service (Upf-1)

See the current utility rate schedule for applicable charges.

Public Fire Protection Service (Fd-1)

See the current utility rate schedule for applicable charges.

Public Service (Mpa-1)

Public service water use is billed at the applicable Schedule Mg-1 rate. Examples include:

  • Sewer flushing
  • Street cleaning
  • Skating rinks