Water and Sewer Rates:

Current rates through June 30, 2023

    FY2023 (as of July 1, 2022) through FY2024

On July 2, 2019, Frederick County approved Ordinance No. 19-03-003, revising the County’s water and sewer service charges as of September 1, 2019, for each fiscal year through FY2024.  The Ordinance also establishes the procedure for the yearly adjustment of the water and sewer service charges as of July 1, 2024 and each July 1st thereafter.

Resources

View information on the following:

• Capacity Fee Rates 
• Water Meter Sales Prices
• Commercial Capacity Fee FAQs
• Reduced Capacity Fees for Properties with LEED Certification for Water Efficiency
  • On August 16, 2012, Frederick County approved Resolution #12-14, establishing the rules and policies related to the potential for Reduced Capacity Fees for buildings/properties with LEED certification for water efficiency. The presumption is that these LEED certified buildings should require less capacity than a similar non-LEED certified building and place less of a demand on the county's water and sewer system.
  • For building permits issued on or after August 16, 2012, a Notice of Intent is required to be on file prior to the issuance of the building permit. Details of the program may be found in the Frederick County Water and Sewer Rules and Regulations, Section 11.G.  Click on LEED Reduced Capacity Fee Agreement to view a sample agreement.
• Capacity Fee Payment Plan Fund (PPF) for Small Businesses
  • See Section 11.H. of the Frederick County Water and Sewer Rules and Regulations for additional information,a sample loan agreement and the terms and conditions of the agreement.

• Final Read Procedures 
• LEED Reduced Capacity Fee Agreement (FILLABLE)
• Notice of Intent to Obtain LEED Certification
• Paperless Billing Application (FILLABLE)
• Payment Plan Fund (PPF) Loan Agreement for Water and Sewer Capacity Fees (Sample) 
• Payment Plan Fund (PPF) Terms and Conditions for Water and Sewer Capacity Fees
• Recurring Electronic Funds Transfer (REFT) Application
• Request for Interim Meter Reading (FILLABLE)
• Request for Service Line Leak Check (FILLABLE)
• Third Party Billing Form (FILLABLE)

Current Notices

February 8, 2017
Notice regarding email and possible mailing from the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program pertaining to water line service coverage. This mailing is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities.  See notice.

October 26, 2012
Notice regarding upcoming mailing from American Water Resources pertaining to water line service coverage. This mailing is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities. See notice of mailing.

January 27, 2010
Notice regarding mailing from Home Service (Home Service USA Repair Management Corporation) regarding water line service coverage. This mailing is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities. See example.