2026 Greenville Water Rates & Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Monthly Consumption Charges
For more information, please see our FAQ here.
| Meter Size | ||||
| Monthly Base Charge* | Volumetric (per 1,000 gal) | |||
| City of Greenville |
Outside City of Greenville |
City of Greenville |
Outside City of Greenville |
|
| 5/8" |
$5.97 |
$8.23 |
$1.93 |
$2.68 |
| 5/8" (1" connection) |
$8.95 |
$12.34 |
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| 1" |
$14.90 |
$20.55 |
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| 1-1/2" |
$29.78 |
$41.07 |
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| 2" |
$47.64 |
$65.69 |
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| 3" |
$95.27 |
$131.37 |
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| 4" |
$148.86 |
$205.28 |
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| 6" |
$297.70 |
$410.53 |
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| 8" |
$476.34 |
$656.84 |
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| 10" |
$684.72 |
$944.21 |
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| 12" |
$1,283.55 |
$1,769.45 |
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* For single-family and multi-family residential accounts, base charges are applied per residential dwelling unit.
New Construction Meter & Connection Fees
An application is required for service requiring a new connection (tap), a new meter installation or additional facilities to provide the requested service and this application shall be made to GW’s Engineering Department or online here. The accompanying fees may be found here.
| Meter Size |
Meter Capacity |
Meter Fee |
Minimum Capacity Fee |
Tap Size |
Connection Fee *(Tap or Tee) |
Contribution Fee |
Total |
| 5/8 inch |
15 GPM |
$350 |
$2,780 |
3/4 inch |
$900 |
$1,000 |
$5,030 |
| 5/8 inch |
15 GPM |
$350 |
$2,780 |
1 inch |
$910 |
$1,000 |
$5,040 |
| 1 inch |
50 GPM |
$525 |
$9,267 |
1 inch |
$910 |
$1,000 |
$11,702 |
| 1-1/2 inch |
120 GPM |
$750 |
$14,827 |
2 inch |
$1,250 or $2,800 |
$1,500 |
$18,327 or $19,877 |
| 2 inch |
170 GPM |
$1,600 |
$18,533 |
2 inch |
$1,250 or $2,800 |
$1,500 |
$22,883 or $24,433 |
| 3 inch |
500 GPM |
$2,800 |
$44,160 |
4 inch |
GW Quote |
$2,000 |
GW Quote |
| 4 inch |
1000 GPM |
$4,000 |
$69,000 |
4 inch |
GW Quote |
$2,000 |
GW Quote |
| 6 inch |
1600 GPM |
GW Quote |
$138,000 |
6 inch |
GW Quote |
$2,500 |
GW Quote |
| 8 inch |
2800 GPM |
GW Quote |
$219,880 |
8 inch |
GW Quote |
$3,000 |
GW Quote |
| 12 inch |
5500 GPM |
GW Quote |
GW Quote |
12 inch |
GW Quote |
$4,000 |
GW Quote |
Footnotes
- Meter fee is not applicable for new accounts within the City of Greenville (irrigation excluded).
- For residential units, including condominiums, apartments and single-family homes, the capacity fee for a 5/8” meter is assessed per unit size as noted below.
- Contribution fees are waived when a water main extension is required for new service, contact development services for more information.
- Meter fees for 6” meters and larger to be determined by Greenville Water.
- Greenville Water reserves the right to determine the size and type of all meters installed.
- Fees to be calculated based on estimated peak demand multiplied by cost per gallons, per day. Minimum capacity fees apply.
- *Greenville Water to determine whether a tap or tee is required.
Residential Capacity Fee
| GW Unit Type | Capacity Fee | Unit Description |
| A | $1,390 | 1-bedroom unit < 1,000 square feet |
| B | $2,085 | 1-bedroom unit > 1,000 square feet but < 1,200 square feet |
| C | $2,085 | 2-bedroom unit with < 1,200 square feet |
| D | $2,780 | 2-bedroom unit with > 1,200 square feet |
| E | $2,780 | not listed in Category A, B, C or D |
Monthly Private Fire Protection Charges
Application for private fire protection systems requires that three sets of plans be submitted to the Greenville Water Engineering Department for approval. It is recommended that the Engineering Department be contacted concerning specific requirements prior to the preparation of plans. The supplying tap will not be made until plans are approved and specific pit construction and valving requirements are met. Bills for private fire services are rendered in advance.
| Size of Service Pipe | City of Greenville | Outside City of Greenville |
| 6" and under | $12.13 | $24.25 |
| 8" each | $21.82 | $43.63 |
| 10" each | $36.36 | $72.73 |
| 12" each | $60.61 | $121.19 |
Service Charges
| Delinquent Payment | 5% of bill with a minimum of $7.50 |
| Returned Payment | $30 |
| Non-Pay | $40 |
| After-Hours Turn-On (5-7 P.M.) | $75 |
| Meter Test | $100 |
| Unauthorized: Water-Use / Lock Removal / Tamper / Device in Meter Box (Minimum Plus Costs) | $200 |
| Meter Obstruction | $30 |
| Meter Turn Down Fee | $150 |
| Failure to Report Reading (Water Tanker/Temporary Hydrant Meter) | $65 |
| Dismantlement Restore Charge | $1,600 |
Service Inspection Fee
This fee is applicable when Greenville Water is notified by the plumber that the job is ready for tapping and/or meter installation but does not meet Greenville Water’s specifications, thereby requiring extra trips. Each such additional trip is subject to the following Inspection Fee, payable in advance:
Inspection Fee – $275
Contribution in Aid of Construction Fee
These fees are applicable where water mains are provided by Greenville Water. When applicable, such fees apply for each connection or tap made on such water mains. The applicability and amount of these fees can be verified at Greenville Water’s Engineering Department.
Capacity Fee
Capacity fees are applicable on all new metered service connections (except dedicated single-family residential irrigation meters that are connected to the original service line). Capacity fees for multi-family dwellings (i.e. condominiums, apartments, mobile home parks, and duplexes) are assessed by unit size, rather than the meter size. In addition, capacity fees are applicable for existing accounts where:
- An increased meter supply is required (the account will be credited for previous capacity fees paid).
- Additional meter(s) are installed.
- Commercial or industrial meters, 1-inch or larger, that were installed prior to February 1, 2006 and there has been no water service to the account for at least two years from the date of the application to restore service to the meter.