Current Water Rates
Main System (Excludes Gozzer Ranch & Hayden Haven/Gem Shores):
System Access Fee (Res. 2020-23)
$25.02 per dwelling unit, per month, plus consumption for Single family, duplexes and multi-family residential & commercial water users of North Kootenai Water District shall pay a minimum of
Consumption Rate Structure (Res. 2019-24)
| 0 gallons – 5,000 gallons | $1.35 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001 gallons – 30,000 gallons | $1.70 per 1,000 gallons |
| 30,001 gallons – 60,000 gallons | $2.30 per 1,000 gallons |
| 60,001 gallons and above | $2.65 per 1,000 gallons |
Debt Service Surcharge (Res. 2011-06)
$6.94 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month.
Repayment of Revenue Bond authorized by 08/04/09 Special Election. This “Debt Service Surcharge” will appear on your monthly statement until the bond is paid in full.
Basic Rate for Park Maintenance (Res. 2007-03)
$5.16 flat rate per dwelling unit per month for Residential water customers living on Valley Way and Meadow Way in the Valley Green Subdivision.
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East Seasons Acres
System Access Fee (Res. 2020-23)
$25.02 per dwelling unit, per month, plus consumption for Single family, duplexes and multi-family residential & commercial water users of North Kootenai Water District shall pay a minimum of
Consumption Rate Structure (Res. 2019-24)
| 0 gallons – 5,000 gallons | $1.35 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001 gallons – 23,000 gallons | $1.70 per 1,000 gallons |
| 23,001 gallons – 35,000 gallons | $6.50 per 1,000 gallons |
| 35,001 gallons and above | $13.00 per 1,000 gallons |
Debt Service Surcharge (Res. 2013-06)
$6.94 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month.
All other fees are the same as the Main System.
Gozzer Ranch/Arrow Point
System Access Fee (Res. 2020-23)
- Sewer – $70.68 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month
- Water – $54.59 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month
Consumption Rate Structure – Metered Lots Only (Res. 2019-24)
| 1 – 15,000 gallons | $1.80 per 1,000 gallons |
| 15,001 gallons – 30,000 gallons | $2.10 per 1,000 gallons |
| 30,001 gallons – 45,000 gallons |
$6.75 per 1,000 gallons
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| 45,001 gallons and above | $13.25/1,000 gallons |
Sewer Inspection Fee
- Inspection Fee (Res. 2011-06): $100.00 per dwelling unit or commercial unit
Hayden Haven/Gem Shores:
System Access Fee (Res 2020-23)
$55.05 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month.
Consumption Rate Structure as follows (Res 2019-24)
| 0 gallons – 5,000 gallons | $2.45 per 1,000 gallons |
| 5,001 gallons – 9,000 gallons | $6.45 per 1,000 gallons |
| 9,001 gallons and above | $12.95 per 1,000 gallons |
Other Fees
Privately Owned Fire Protection (Res. 2020-23)
| 3″ and smaller connection | $18.00 per month |
| 4″ connection | $36.01 per month |
| 6″ connection | $72.01 per month |
| 8″ connection | $108.02 per month |
| 10″ connection | $144.02 per month |
Water used for other than fire suppression or testing will be billed at $100.00 per occurrence.
Plan Review Fee: (Res. 99-1)
- $300.00 Minimum
New Construction Inspection Fees: (Res. 2019-24) : Time and Materials
Capitalization Fees – Main System: (Res. 2020-23)
| GPM | ||
| 1″ | $4,825.00 | 50 |
| 1-1/2″ | $10,586.00 | 100 |
| 2″ | $16,937.00 | 160 |
| 3″ | $34,933.00 | 300 |
| 4″ | $61,927.00 | 500 |
| 6″ | $139,731.00 | 1,000 |
| 8″ | $248,764.00 | 2,000 |
Capitalization Fees – Hayden Haven/Gem Shores: (Res. 2020-23)
| GPM | ||
| 1″ | $4,216.00 | 50 |
| 1-1/2″ | $9,250.00 | 100 |
| 2″ | $14,799.00 | 160 |
| 3″ | $30,524.00 | 300 |
| 4″ | $54,111.00 | 500 |
| 6″ | $122,095.00 | 1,000 |
| 8″ | $217,366.00 | 2,000 |
Service Installation Fee: (Res. 2018-20)
| 1″ | $3,550.00 |
| 1-1/2″ | $5,278.00 |
| 2″ | $6,083.00 |
| Larger than 2″ metered connection | actual cost with advance deposit equal to estimated cost |
Additional costs, if required:
| Road Bore Deposit (Res. 2016-08) | actual cost with $1,800.00 deposit. |
| Repaving Deposit (Res. 2016-08) | actual cost with $1,800.00 deposit |
| Annexation (Res. 2018-20) | actual cost with $880.00 deposit |
If the water service exists and only a meter is required:
| One inch | $400.00 |
| Larger than 1 inch | actual cost with advance deposit equal to estimated cost (1½” = $670.00, 2″ = $848.00) |
Security Deposit: (Res. 2019-24)
- A refundable $50.00 deposit for all new signups.
Regulations: (Res. 2001-06)
- Water service discontinued for any reason shall continue to be billed on a monthly basis for System Access Fee and for Debt Service Surcharge.
- Property owners shall be responsible for payment of bills.
Bill Payment: (Res. 2011-05, Res. 2020-23)
- Billing Cycle Ends on the 15th of each month, bills are due and payable upon receipt.
- Bills become delinquent if not received by the 15th of the following month.
- Delinquent notices are mailed on the 30th of the following month for unpaid bills (approx. 45 days from bill origination). A 10% late fee will be applied for past due amounts exceeding $5.00.
- Properties with bills not paid by the 15th of the next month (approx. 60 days from bill origination) will be tagged with a door hanger and a $30.00 Hang Tag Fee will be charged to the account.
- If payment is not received PRIOR to the disconnect date indicated on the door hanger previously delivered, service will be discontinued, and the account will be charged a $30.00 lock-off fee.
- Once an account is disconnected due to non-payment, service will not be restored until all past due monies are paid in full, along with fees applied for delinquent processing, PLUS:
- $30.00 reconnect fee if payment received prior to 3:00 p.m. of a regular business day.
- $100.00 reconnect fee if payment received after 3:00 p.m. of a regular business day, and, requestor must sign for authorization to restore services at this rate.
- Service will only be restored during normal business hours
Water Meter Up-size:
- The up-sizing to a 1″ meter in a 1″ service will be $100.00 based upon actual time and material estimate.
- Revamping in-box plumbing to 1″, and adding 1″ meter, will be $600.00 based upon actual time and material estimate.
Unauthorized Use, Connection, Tampering, or Act Causing Damage to the District’s Property or System
- $500 or actual cost (whichever is greater) for each offense.
- Report to appropriate agency for prosecution and restitution.
- Termination of water service. Performing Public Works Construction without a license.
Performing Public Works Construction Without a License
- $500 or actual cost (whichever is greater for each offense.
- Report to Idaho Division of Building Safety.
- Termination of water service.
