Rates and Charges
The monthly minimum for a rural farm or residence is $30 per month. The minimum must be paid every month whether water is used or not. In addition to the minimum, water usage is charged at the following rate schedule.
Monthly Residential Rate
Meter Size | Minimum Charge |
5/8″ – 3/4″ | $30.00 |
1″ | $40.00 |
1 1/2″ | $53.00 |
Rural Customer:
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $5.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $5.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $6.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
Fargo Customers:
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $6.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $6.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $8.40/thousand gallons |
West Fargo Customers:
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $7.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $8.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $9.40/thousand gallons |
A typical family of four will use between 3,000 and 6,000 gallons per month. As a result, the average bill for most users will be between $46.20 and $74.40 per month.
Leonard Area Arsenic Project Rate
Meter Size | Minimum Charge |
5/8″ – 3/4″ | $40.00 |
1″ | $40.00 |
1 1/2″ | $53.00 |
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $5.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $5.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $6.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
A typical family of four will use between 3,000 and 6,000 gallons per month. As a result, the average bill for most users will be between $56.20 and $72.40 per month.
Monthly Commercial Rate
Service is available to commercial customers, monthly minimum charges are based on meter size outlined in the schedule below:
Meter Size | Minimum Charge |
5/8″ – 3/4″ | $30.00 |
1″ | $40.00 |
1 1/2″ | $53.00 |
2″ | $76.00 |
3″ | $155.00 |
4″ | $255.00 |
6″ | $512.00 |
8″ | $714.00 |
10″ | $1,024.00 |
Rural Customers:
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $5.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $5.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $6.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
Fargo Customers:
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $6.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $6.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $8.40/thousand gallons |
West Fargo Customers:
Rates-October to April | |
All water usage | $7.40/thousand gallons |
Rates-May to September | |
0 to 5,999 gallons | $7.40/thousand gallons |
6,000 to 9,999 gallons | $8.40/thousand gallons |
over 10,000 gallons | $9.40/thousand gallons |
Municipal Bulk Water Rate
Rural Bulk: $5.00/thousand gallons
Fargo Bulk: $5.40/thousand gallons
Membership or Hookup Fee
Please contract our office for current membership or hookup fee. In addition to the hookup fee, all new users are required to pay the cost of any distribution and service line necessary to bring water service to the residence. Cass Rural Water District furnishes the meter package which consists of the meter, pressure reducing valve, check valve, pressure gauge and associated fittings.