Notice to Customers
Pennichuck Water Works, Inc.
RATES APPROVED BY THE NHPUC
On November 24, 2020, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) approved a permanent rate increase for service rendered effective April 14, 2020 for all customers. The total percentage increase for each customer class is indicted below. The following schedule shows the rates for each category of service:
RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY CUSTOMER CHARGE
Effective Increase of 7.81%
| Meter Size | Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8″ | $24.34 |
Effective Increase of 10.17%
| Meter Size | Rate |
|---|---|
| 3/4″ | $35.81 |
| 1″ | $57.67 |
| 1 1/2″ | $112.40 |
| 2″ | $184.01 |
| 3″ | $337.43 |
| 4″ | $556.52 |
| 6″ | $1,104.29 |
| 8″ | $1,761.78 |
| 10″ | $2,528.64 |
In addition to this standard customer charge, the monthly volumetric charge is:
Effective Increase of 10.17%
| $4.03 per 100 Cubic Feet |
|---|
| 100 Cubic Feet = 748 gallons |
MONTHLY PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION
The charge shall be determined by the size of the pipe entering the property as follows:
Effective Increase of 71.74%
| Connection Size | Charge |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2″ | $11.18 |
| 2″ | $26.62 |
| 3″ | $44.69 |
| 4″ | $106.53 |
| 6″ | $178.75 |
| 8″ or larger | $263.19 |
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE UTILITY FEES
| Service Connection and Disconnection * | |
|---|---|
| Regular Hours | $46.00 |
| Night/Weekend | $63.00 |
| Collection Charge* | |
|---|---|
| Regular Hours | $46.00 |
| Night/Weekend | $63.00 |
| Initiation of Service | |
|---|---|
| $20.00 |
| Return Check Fee | |
|---|---|
| $15.00 |
| Service Pipe Connection | |
|---|---|
| $160.00 |
| Initiation Fee of Main Pipe | |
|---|---|
| $3.00 |
* The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) approved an increase on Miscellaneous Utility service Fees for service rendered effective August 13, 2009.
Customers may direct any questions concerning rates or service to Pennichuck at its company’s Customer Service Department, PO Box 1947, Merrimack, NH 03054-1947, by calling 603-882-5191 or 1-800-553-5191 or via email at customer-service@pennichuck.com. Customers may also contact the NHPUC at their offices at 21 S. Fruit Street, Concord, NH 03301, or by phone at 1-800-852-3793.