Listed below, you will find our current rates and policies. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will provide it for you. The entire Schedule of Fees & Charges can be found at the bottom of this page under related documents.
2026 Rate Change Summary
Effective January 1, 2026, Iredell Water Corporation implemented a tiered conservation rate structure. This approach is recommended by the State of North Carolina and the American Water Works Association and is used by many utilities across our region and state.
Conservation pricing uses rate structures to encourage wise water use, reduce waste, and support long-term system capacity.
Conservation pricing can:
- Reduce overall water consumption
- Reward customers who make cost-effective changes in fixtures and usage habits
- Target inefficient, discretionary uses such as landscape irrigation
- Delay costly and sometimes unnecessary water supply expansion projects
- Help avoid financial hardship on lower-use and lower-income customers
2026 Water Rates & Fees
| Monthly User Base Fee: | $15.00 |
| Consumption Amount | Consumption Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 gallons | $5.00 per 1,000 gallons or $0.005 per gallon |
| 5,001 to 10,000 gallons | $5.25 per 1,000 gallons or $0.00525 per gallon |
| 10,001 and above | $5.50 per 1,000 gallons or $0.0055 per gallon |
How to Calculate Your Bill
Base charge: $15.00 per month
Then add the water you use:
- First 5,000 gallons → gallons ÷ 1,000 × $5.00
- Next 5,000 gallons → gallons ÷ 1,000 × $5.25
- All gallons above 10,000 → gallons ÷ 1,000 × $5.50
Per-gallon conversion
- First 5,000 gallons = $0.005 per gallon
- Next 5,000 gallons = $0.00525 per gallon
- All gallons above 10,000 = $0.0055 per gallon
Please see the document below "How to Calculate Your Water Bill" for examples of how to calculate your water bill based on the water used and tier levels or feel free to contact our office and speak to our customer service staff.
Tap Fees - Domestic Water
| Tap Size | Fee |
| 3/4 inch tap | $ 2,500.00 |
| 1 inch tap | $ 3,800.00 |
| 2 inch tap | $13,000.00 |
| 3 inch & Above | Contact Office |
Tap Fees - Irrigation Water
| Tap Size | Fee |
| ¾ inch split tap | $ 1,400.00 |
| ¾ inch dedicated tap | $2,500.00 |
| 1 inch split tap | $1,900.00 |
| 1 inch dedicated tap | $3,800.00 |
| 2 inch dedicated tap | $13,000.00 |
All new in-ground irrigation systems must have a seperate irrigation meter.
Final approval of meter size, meter type and meter location is determined by Iredell Water Corporation.
Membership, Deposit, & Setup Fees
| Type | Fee Amount |
| Membership | $10.00, refundable when account is closed. |
| Owner Deposit | $50.00, refundable after 24 months of excellent payment history, (no late payments)* |
| Renter Deposit | $150.00, refundable when account is closed.* |
| Hydrant Meter Deposit | $1,500.00, refundable when account is closed.* |
| Application/Transfer/Connect Fee | $20.00, non-refundable charge for setting up any new location or service |
| Same Day Service | $35.00, non-refundable to turn water service on same day (all others next business day) |
* There will be a $50.00 service fee charged to accounts with less than 30 days active service.
Other fees available in our Schedule of Fees & Charges below.
