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Ready-to-serve charges

Because WSSC Water is a non-profit public utility, our rates produce only enough revenue to support services and operations. Our rate structure consists of both variable rates and fees that reflect the cost of providing services to different customers based on their usage characteristics. The ready-to-serve charge has two components: the Account Maintenance Fee and the Infrastructure Investment Fee.

Account Maintenance Fee (AMF)

Recovers the cost of service associated with maintaining and servicing customer accounts. The AMF funds a wide range of customer service and meter maintenance costs such as:

  • Providing agents to answer the telephone, written and in-person inquiries
  • Reading meters and processing meter readings
  • Generating and mailing bills
  • Collecting payments
  • Purchasing, repairing and replacing meters
  • Maintaining meter pits

The fee increases with the meter size because it costs more to buy and maintain larger meters.

ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE FEE
SMALL METERSFY 2025 Approved Quarterly Charges
Effective July 1, 2024
FY 2026 Approved Quarterly Charges
Effective July 1, 2025
5/8" -1"$30.08$32.94
1 - 1/2"$30.08$32.94
LARGE METERS  
2"$50.78$55.60
3"$124.10$135.89
4"$267.01$292.38
6"$289.56$317.07
8"$376.06$411.79
10"$4692.55$506.49
DETECTOR CHECK METERS  
2"$62.06$67.96
4"$332.83$364.45
6"$479.48$525.03
8"$866.82$949.17
10"$1,190.22$1,303.29
FIRE SERVICE METERS  
4"$342.21$374.72
6"$550.92$603.26
8"$849.89$930.63
10"$1,282.34$1,404.16
12"$1,859.59$2,036.25

This quarterly fee is prorated based on the number of days in the billing cycle.

Infrastructure Investment Fee

Funds a portion of the debt service associated with water and sewer pipe reconstruction under WSSC Water’s Capital Improvements Program.

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FEE
SMALL METERSFY 2025 Approved Quarterly Charges
Effective July 1, 2024
FY 2026 Approved Quarterly Charges
Effective July 1, 2025
 QUARTERQUARTER
5/8"$20.70$22.67
3/4"$22.56$24.70
1"$26.32$28.82
LARGE METERS  
1 - 1/2"$169.23$185.31
2"$347.86$380.91
3"$1,099.96$1,204.46
4"$1,528.66$1,673.88
6"$2,378.55$2,604.51
8"$5,349.35$5,857.54
10"$8,318.50$9,108.76
FIRE SERVICE
METERS
  
4"$938.26$1,027.39
6"$1,158.24$1,268.27
8"$4,745.77$5,196.62
10"$3,092.74$5,587.82
12"$9,803.66$10,735.01

This quarterly fee is prorated based on the number of days in the billing cycle.

Miscellaneous fees

Miscellaneous fees that can appear on your bill include:

Meter Test FeesMissed Appointment Fee
5/8" to 1"$280First Missed Appointment or Restoration of Service Turn-On$140
1 1/2"$450Additional Missed Appointment$140
2" and up$500  
    
Property Inspection FeeReturned Check Fee
Property Inspection Fee$150Returned Check Fee$35
    
Meter Reinstallation Correction Fee (Backward Meter Fee - Customer Responsible)
Meter Reinstallation Correction Fee                         $385
Water Turn-Off, Turn-On Fees * 
Customer Requested - Water Turn-Off, Turn-On Fees 
Small Meter Turn-Off$65
Small Meter Turn-On$100
Large Meter Turn-Off$220
Large Meter Turn-On$255
WSSC Water Scheduled Action - Water Turn-Off, Turn-On Fees 
Small Meter Turn-Off 
Small Meter Turn-On$145
Large Meter Turn-Off 
Large Meter Turn-On$450

 

Bay Restoration Fund Fee

The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) uses the revenue from the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF) commonly referred to as the "flush tax," to fund improvements to water resource recovery facilities owned by utilities throughout the state, including WSSC Water.

Learn more about the Bay Restoration Fund Fee

Know Your Flow

The more water you use, the higher your bill. Learn how much water a typical household uses - you might find ways to reduce your water use and save money.

Water Consumption Facts & Figures

Financial Assistance programs

WSSC Water has enhanced our financial assistance programs and payment plans to support our customers when they need help the most.

Learn About Our Financial Assistance Programs

Last Modified: June 25, 2025, 10:15 am EDT