Water Rates & Fees

All FCWS water meters are read monthly. Customers receive a monthly water bill based upon these readings. Questions? Call 770-461-1146, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Fayette County is one of 16 counties that is part of the Metro North Georgia Water Planning District and must comply with the District’s Water Resource Management Plan. The plan requires FCWS to develop an irrigation pricing schedule that recognizes the impact on peak demand from irrigation.

Water Rates

Rates by Meter Size
3/4"	$18.48
1"	$18.48
1 1/2"	$17.33
2"	$23.10
4"	$34.65
Rates per 1,000 gallons
0 - 2000
3/4"	$ -
1"	$ -
1 1/2"	$3.23
2"	$3.23
4"	$3.23
2001 - 19,999
All Sizes	$3.23
20,000+
All Sizes	$4.39

Water Billing Example

12,000 Gal Water Consumption on 3/4" or 1" Meter
0 - 2,000 Gallons	Base Rate	$18.48
2,001 - 19,999 Gallons	10 at $3.23 per 1000	$32.30
20,000+ Gallons	0 at $4.39 per 1000	$0.00
Total Water Charge		$50.78

Irrigation Rates

Rates by Meter Size
Size	Current	Effective 7/1/2022
3/4"	$18.48	$36.96
1"	$18.48	$36.96
1 1/2"	$17.33	$34.66
2"	$23.10	$46.20
4"	$34.65	$69.30
Rates per 1,000 gallons
Gallons	Current	Effective 7/1/2022
0 - 2000
3/4"	$ -	$ -
1"	$ -	$ -
1 1/2"	$3.23	$6.46
2"	$3.23	$6.46
4"	$3.23	$6.46
2001 - 19,999
All Sizes	$3.23	$6.46
20,000+
All Sizes	$4.39	$8.78

Irrigation Billing Example

12,000 Gal Water Consumption on 3/4" or 1" Meter
0 - 2,000 Gallons	Base Rate	$36.96
2,001 - 19,999 Gallons	10 at $6.46 per 1000	$64.60
20,000+ Gallons	0 at $8.78 per 1000	$0.00
Total Water Charge		$101.56