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Authority Essentials
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Below is the schedule for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s rates which will be effective for bills processed after July 1, 2008. Additional assistance with your rates and service questions is available by calling Customer Service at 910-332-6550. WATER AND SEWER RATES
Rates include both a fixed fee based on meter size and consumption charge based on metered consumption, billed bi-monthly (every two months).
Fixed Meter Charge by Size: Water Sewer
5/8" $ 15.20 $ 16.50
3/4" $ 15.20 $ 16.50
1" $ 38.00 $ 41.30
1 1/2" $ 75.95 $ 82.60
2" $ 121.50 $ 132.20
3" $ 227.80 $ 247.85
4" $ 379.70 $ 413.10
6" $ 579.40 $ 826.15
8" $ 1,215.05 $ 1,321.85
10" $ 1,898.50 $ 2,065.40
12" $ 2,278.20 $ 2,478.50
Consumption Charges: Per 1000 Gallons Per 1000 Gallons
Residential $ 2.75
Level 1: 9,000 Gallons or less $ 1.95
Level 2: 9,000 to 18,000 gallons $ 2.95
Level 3: More than 18,000 gallons and $ 3.95
Irrigation meters
Non-Residential $ 2.95 $ 2.75
SEWER RATES NOTES
Note 1 Residential metered consumption capped at 30,000 gallons per bi-monthly bill
Note 2 Residential nonmetered consumption capped at 24,000 gallons per bi-monthly bill
Note 3 No sewer rate cap for non-residential metered consumption
Note 4 Flat rate available only for nonmetered water service with CFPUA approval Your bill will depend on how much water you use. The rate structure is designed to provide very affordable rates for essential water use, with higher rates for discretionary use such as irrigation.
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Call Customer Service at 910-332-6550
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CFPUA has offices at 235 Government Center and at 305 Chestnut Street in Wilmington, NC. Office hours at 235 Government Center are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The location at 305 Chestnut Street is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both offices are open Monday through Friday except for state holidays.
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Call (910) 332-6565 for any emergency, no matter what time or day. Emergencies include major leaks, sewer spills, alarms sounding at pump stations, or any situation which endangers life, public health, or property.
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board
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The Authority is an 11-member Board consisting of two County Commissioners, two City Council members, three County appointees, three City appointees, and one joint appointee.
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The initial Authority Board has staggered one, two, and three-year terms. All subsequent appointees serve for three years.
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Customer Service
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(910) 332-6565 is the number to call for any emergency, no matter what time or day. Emergencies include major leaks, sewer spills, alarms sounding at pump stations, or any situation which endangers life, public health, or property.
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CFPUA has the legal right and obligation to set rates at a level to ensure adequate funding for water and sewer operations and capital improvements throughout New Hanover County, which also includes the City of Wilmington. The Board has decided to structure water rates to encourage conservation by charging more per gallon for usage over certain levels.
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Yes. To ensure prompt and accurate posting of your payment you must change the following:
1. The company name to CFPUA
2. Mail to 235 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
3. Your account numbers which are located in the top right corner of your bill
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CFPUA has set up appropriate measures in compliance with all state, federal, and banking regulations to keep your information secure.
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No. North Carolina laws designate utility billing records as non-public. None of your personal information, charges for services, or record of payments will be given out unless you provide written consent.
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CFPUA has offices at 235 Government Centerand at 305 Chestnut St. in Wilmington, NC.
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Office hours at 235 Government Center are from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. The location at 305 Chestnut St. is open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Both offices are open Monday through Friday except for state holidays.
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No. By law CFPUA must charge all residential class customers the same rates. However, you may qualify for assistance from the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, or other agencies. Call a Customer Service representative at (910) 332-6565 for assistance.
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No. The City of Wilmington provides trash and storm water services, but has an agreement with CFPUA to include these with water and sewer charges so customers get just one utility bill. If you have a question about your storm water fees, call (910) 341-7806. If you have a concern about your trash services call (910) 341-7875.
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Environmental & Safety Management
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The backflow preventor is a mechanical assembly with check valves and springs, and just like anything mechanical, it can stop functioning at any time. Testing it annually ensures that the assembly is working and keeping your drinking water and the drinking water of all CFPUA customers safe.
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Purchasing
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If you intend to submit a bid, it is important you contact the Purchasing office at (910) 799-6064 to be added to the list of bidders who have received bid documents so that you may receive any addenda that may be issued.
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You can register for updates through
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Water Conservation
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No, we are currently under normal advisory. However, we encourage our customers to continue to practice water conservation measures.
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A common public misconception is that water conservation means restricting or curtailing customer use as a temporary response to drought. While this can be a useful short-term drought tool, long-term improvements in water use efficiency will help maintain a sufficient supply and quality of life standards. This area will continue its population growth and, with that growth comes more service connections and more demand on both the water supply and wastewater systems. Year round conservation efforts help regulate the amount of water being produced and distributed and will reduce the amount of water used for non-essential purposes.
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Water conservation, very simply, is doing more with less, not doing without. It is also a key component of overall water resources planning. There are many reasons for water utilities to pursue and establish conservation programs. The specific reasons are different for each utility and the appropriate level of conservation is usually tailored to address local needs. Some of the determining factors for promoting the CFPUA’s water conservation program are:
Wastewater treatment and disposal benefits: Reduction of interior water use cuts wastewater flows, resulting in cost savings and lessened environmental impacts.
Regulatory compliance: Some state regulatory agencies require water conservation plans to qualify for permits, grants and loans.
Water supply demand and reliability: Lowering water production and/or distribution costs can save the Authority and its customers money in reduced operational costs. Water conservation can stretch existing supplies while maintaining quality of life standards.
Improved supply reliability: Conservation can reduce the frequency and duration of drought water use restrictions.
Customer benefits: Customers who conserve water may enjoy lower water bills and possibly lower sewer and energy bills.
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Ocean water can be treated, but the process is very expensive. The cost of converting salt water to drinking water has been estimated at $5 to $7 for each 1,000 gallons instead of the 30 to 50 cents for each 1,000 gallons of freshwater. Ocean water contains so much salt that at least 99.2 percent of the salt would have to be removed to avoid a salty taste in drinking water. The Sweeney Water Treatment Plant is not currently equipped to process salt water.
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During water use advisories it is wise to reduce water use from all sources. However, CFPUA cannot legally restrict the use of private irrigation wells at this time. Upon verification of the well’s water source, the location will be added to an ongoing list of identified wells.
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Preventing water waste is the responsibility of everyone. If you see water collecting and ponding caused by irrigation systems and breaks or leaks or if you notice an irrigation system operating during a rain event, you can call or e-mail the Water Conservation Hotline: (910) 341-0114 or e-mail: conserveh20@cfpua.org. It is important that the following information is provided so we may adequately respond to the report: (1) physical street [exact] address of reported violation (business name, if applicable); (2) date & time of violation; and (3) nature of violation. If you would like a reply, please be sure to leave your contact information as well.
All calls and e-mails are documented and addressed, generally within 24 hours. You can also be assured that your report will remain confidential. After reviewing the report we will contact the property or business owner, if warranted. We may also follow up with a written warning letter or even issue a civil citation to repeat offenders.
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