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Tariff Summary
PLEASE NOTE* – this is a summary of tariffs for Hardin County Water District No. 2, which is intended for informational purposes only and is not all-inclusive. to view these tariffs in entirety, please visit Public Service Commission.
Current Rates
5/8″ x 3/4″ Connection
First 2,000 Gallons | $18.54 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
1″ Connection
First 5,000 Gallons | $34.05 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
1 1/2″ Connection
First 10,000 Gallons | $59.90 (Minimum) | ||
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | ||
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
2″ Connection
First 20,000 Gallons | $111.60 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
3″ Connection
First 30,000 Gallons | $163.30 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
4″ Connection
First 50,000 Gallons | $266.70 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
6″ Connection
First 100,000 Gallons | $525.20 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
8″ Connection
First 150,000 Gallons | $782.70 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
10″ Connection
First 250,000 Gallons | $1,300.70 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
12″ Connection
First 400,000 Gallons | $2,076.20 (Minimum) | |
Next 498,000 gal | $5.17 per 1,000 gallons | |
Over 500,000 gal | $2.92 per 1,000 gallons |
To view the Purchased Water Adjustment Application in its entirety, please click here.
Tap Fees
Meter Size
5/8″ x 3/4″ Connection | $1,600.00 | |
1″ Connection and Larger | Actual Cost of Installation |
Hardin County Water District No. 2 Notice of Tap Fee Changes
Non-Recurring Charges
All customers will be subject to the following charges. New Service or Connection charge of $25 will apply anytime the water is turned on for a customer. Termination, Disconnection or field charge will apply anytime the water is terminated for nonpayment. Any meter moved at the customer’s request will be subject to $25 charge. Meter testing requested by the customer will be charged fee to be determined by the District. Return checks/draft payments will be subject for $25 return fee. Services after hours including reconnections will be subject for $15 after hours charge. Customer bills are due by date listed on bill. If payment of the bill is not received by stated due date a 10% penalty will apply.
Governance
The office schedule of Rules and Regulations governs all water-related services by Hardin County Water District No. 2. They should be referenced on all agreement and contracts for water service. They are written and enforced in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (807 KAR 5). This is a summary of the official document which can be viewed in its entirety at www.psc.ky.gov/tariffs.
Application for Service
Back Flow Prevention and Pressure Reducing Devices
Bill Format


Late Notice
Billing Procedure
All meters will be read and billed monthly showing, in hundred-gallon increments, their usage during the previous monthly billing cycle except for those meters that must be estimated pursuant to Section 15.0 Estimated Bill of these Rules and Regulations. Payments must be received on or before the due date listed on the bill or the account will be assessed a 10% late payment penalty.BILLS AND NOTICES
Bills and notices will be mailed to the address listed on the “User’s Agreement” unless a change of address has been filed in writing with the District. Payment will not be excused from because of failure to receive a bill or notice.Unpaid bills will be considered delinquent on or after the past due date. The District will mail a late notice the first day of delinquency, and service may be discontinued without further notice seven (7) days after the date of the late notice.A “Customer in Good Standing” is a customer that has not been turned off for non-payment within the prior 12 months. Customers in good standing will automatically be extended a payment extension past the seventh (7th) day of the date of the late notice up to two (2) times per year. Service may be discontinued without further notice after two (2) extensions have been granted per rolling year.ELECTRONIC BILLS
Customers can receive electronic (E-bills) instead of mailed paper bills. The E-bill will be sent to the email address shown on the customer’s User Agreement, New Service Form, or E-bill Enrollment Form.
Customers receiving E-bills will be considered delinquent if payment is not received on or before the due date. The District will mail a paper notice via U.S. Postal Service when the account becomes delinquent. If a delinquent bill is not paid within seven (7) days of the late notice, service may be discontinued without further notice.
Customers will not be excused from payment of any bills or E-bills because of failure to receive the bill, E-bill or notice.
Classification of Service
Complaints
Customer complaints may be made to management. If the customer would like to appeal management’s decision, they may do so by presenting their complaint in writing to the Board of Commissioners. The complaint must be presented within 10 days of management’s decision and must contain the nature of the complaint, and supporting evidence. Decisions of the District’s Board of Commissioners may be brought to the Public Service Commission’s attention. Complaints may also be made directly to the Public Service Commission.
Customer Responsibility
Deposits
Discontinuance of Service at Customer’s Request
To discontinue service for any reason, notice of discontinuance in person, by writing, email, or by fax is required. Requests must include the District account numbers and other identifying information and allow three (3) working days prior for completion. If such notice is not given, the customer will remain liable for all charges. If proper notice is given, the customer will not be responsible for charges beyond the three (3) working days’ notice, given that the customer provides reasonable access to the meter during that period.
Discontinuance of Service for Non-Payment and Other Reasons
Easements
Customers must grant Hardin County Water District No. 2 any easement or right-of-way across any property owned or controlled by the customer necessary for the installation and maintenance of the District’s water meter, values, water lines and other facilities necessary to furnish service.
Estimated Bill
Whenever a meter has ceased to register, or a meter reading could not be obtained, the quantity of water consumed will be estimated based upon an average of at least the prior three (3) months’ consumption and the conditions of water service prevailing during the period in which the meter failed to register. If the bill is estimated, the words “Estimated Bill” will prominently be stamped or printed on the face of the bill.
Extension of Service
Line extensions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of 807 KAR 5:066, Section 11.
Free Water to Fire Departments
Fire Departments may withdraw water from the District’s water system for the purpose of fighting fires or training firefighters at no charge on the condition that it maintains estimates of the amount of water used for fire protection and training during the calendar month and reports the amount of this usage to the District no later than the 15th day of the following calendar month. Any fire department that fails to submit the required report in a timely manner will be charged for the cost of water. Fire departments must not use this free water to wash vehicles, fill swimming pools, irrigate or for any other domestic or agricultural use.
Fire Hydrant Use
Fire hydrants are to be used by the District and fire departments only. Any other use is strictly prohibited without authorization by the District. Fire departments will be responsible for any damage to the fire hydrant and lines that result from negligence or failure to use only soft suction hoses when connecting a pump to the fire hydrant. Fire departments must notify the District of any planned activity when using District hydrants.
Fire Protection
Although the District is not a fire protection District, certain portions of the District’s water system has the capability of providing some level of fire protection. In those areas that have been certified by the State of Kentucky for fire flow, the District may provide fire protection for customers who enter into a special contract before the connection is made to the District’s system.
Interruption of Service
The District will be diligent in serving our customers, but will not be liable for loss, injury, or damage to persons or property resulting from interruptions in service, excessive or inadequate water pressure. The District’s systems is for rural domestic consumption and its ability to provide fire protection is coincidental. The District cannot be held responsible for breaking of mains or service pipes or any reason.
Landlord Agreement
Leak or Catastrophic Problem Adjustment Policy
Location of Water Lines
Meters
The meter must be conveniently located with respect to the District’s water line in a location that is unobstructed and accessible at all times.
The District must maintain constant access to the meter for the purpose of installation, meter reading, inspection, maintenance, operation, replacement, or removal.
Multi-Party Meters
Other Conditions. If an existing property has more than one resident per meter and that property changes ownership, the District may require the new owner to purchase individual meters.
Ownership of Mains, Services & Appurtenances
Point of Delivery
The point of delivery is the point where the meter is located on the customer’s premises. All water lines, plumbing, and equipment beyond the meter will be installed and maintained by the customer at their own expense in accordance with the District’s Rules and Regulations and the Regulations of the Health Department.
Relocation of Water Line or Meter
The District may, at a customer’s request, relocate, change, or modify existing mains, meters, and other facilities. The customer will be responsible for the actual cost including, but not limited to, appropriate legal administrative, engineering, and overhead costs.
Right of Access
Customers must permit the District access to property owned or controlled by the customer whenever necessary to lay, maintain, repair, inspect, observe, measure, sample and test, or remove water lines owned by the District and located on the customer’s property.
Service Line Installation
Tampering with Meter
Any person who tampers with or causes damage to a water meter, fire hydrant, shut off valve, or any other part of the District’s water system or any other part of the District’s water system or property will pay the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged property as provided in SECTION 10.0: DAMAGE TO DISTRICT’S WATER SYSTEM of these Rules and Regulations. Water service will not be restored until the customer has paid the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged property.
Water User Agreement
The failure of the USER to pay water charges duly imposed shall result in the automatic imposition of the following penalties: 1. Nonpayment after the due date of the original bill will result in a penalty of 10% percent of the delinquent account. 2. Nonpayment within twenty days from the mailing date of the original bill will result in termination of service. 3. In the event it becomes necessary for the SUPPLIER to terminate service a termination charge of $25.00 plus a reconnect charge of $25.00 as set forth in the utility’s tariff will be assessed if service has been terminated for non-payment. It is understood and agreed that the supplier reserves the right to determine the size of service connection to be used to supply water to the USER. A 5/8” X ¾” meter will be used unless the USER contracts for a larger meter. A separate meter must be installed for each residence, mobile home or other.The USER agrees to grant to the SUPPLIER, it’s successors and assigns a perpetual easement in, over, under, and upon land owned by the USER, with the right to erect, construct, install, and lay, and thereafter use, operate, inspect, repair, maintain, replace, and remove water pipeline and appurtenant facilities, together and remove water pipelines and appurtenant facilities, together with the right to utilize adjoining lands belonging to the USER for the purpose of ingress to and egress from the said lands.
Sewer Service Rates, Fees & Special Charges
Monthly Rates (metered usage)
Meter Usage | Amount |
First 2,000 Gallons | $30.00 (Minimum Bill) |
Over 2,000 Gallons | $10.00 per 1,000 Gallons |
All references to “Metered Usage” refer to metered water usage.
Capacity Fee
Meter Size* | Amount |
5/8″ x 3/4″ | $500.00 |
1″ | $800.00 |
1 1/2″ | $1,300.00 |
2″ | $5,000.00 |
3″ and larger | To be based upon actual water usage. |
The City of Elizabethtown will charge the District a one-time Capacity Fee for each Customer that connects to the District’s sewer system. The Capacity Fee is based upon the amount of Wastewater Treatment Capacity that will be utilized by a particular Customer. The District shall “pass-through” the Elizabethtown Capacity Fee to the District’s Customer without any mark-up. This amount must be paid before a Customer connects to the District’s sewer system.
To encourage potential sewer customers to connect to the District’s sewer system, the District will use Project funds to pay the Capacity Fee for any customer who signs an Application for Sewer Service and Sewer User Agreement within 30 days after sewer service is made available to that customer. In addition, the customer must actually connect to the sewer system on or before December 31, 2019.
* “Meter size” means the size of the water meter serving the premises to receive sewer service.
Special Charges (non-recurring charges)
Description | Amount |
New Service Fee | $10.00 |
Reconnect Fee | $10.00 |
Termination Charge | $10.00 |
Service Call/Investigation Charge | $25.00 |
Late Payment Penalty | 10% |
Insufficient Funds Charge | $15.00 |
Inspection Fee | $100.00 |