Choose a rate code option below for a breakdown of our electric, water, and sewer rates. Service addresses within municipality limits pay inside city rates. Service addresses outside city limits pay outside city rates.
Deposit Schedule
| Account Type | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Residential Homes with Gas (Confirmation Required) | $175 |
| Residential All-Electric Home | $250 |
| Residential Water | $100 |
| Commercial/Industrial Accounts: Existing property — average of prior 12 months, doubled. New property — staff will calculate best estimate of a monthly bill, then double. |
Connect new service or transfer existing service: $50.00
Electric Connection Charges
| Type of Build | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Commercial/Industrial | Call for pricing | Call for pricing |
* This fee applies to customers building a new home or commercial business in BPW's electric service area.
Water Connection Charges
| Size | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch Service | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 1 inch Service | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| 2 inch Service * | $9,000 | $14,500 |
| 4 inch Service * | $28,000 | $44,000 |
| 6 inch Service * | $55,000 | $88,000 |
| 8 inch Service * | $82,500 | $132,000 |
| 10 inch Service * | Call for pricing | |
| 12 inch Service * | Call for pricing | |
* Customer to furnish meter pit built to BPW specifications.
Sewer Connection Charges
| Size (Based on Water Service Size) | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch Service | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 1 inch Service | $4,200 | $9,000 |
| 2 inch Service | $13,500 | $27,000 |
| 4 inch Service | $60,000 | $120,000 |
| 6 inch Service | $180,000 | $270,000 |
| 8 inch Service | $240,000 | $360,000 |
* Connection charges do not include encasement pipe or asphalt overlays. Actual cost of encasement pipe or asphalt overlay will be added when required by SCDOT.
Note: Includes $25.00 Inspection Fee. Backflow provided and paid for by the customer.
Approved and Implemented March 18, 2025
| Water Meter Size | ERU* | Water Impact Fee | Sewer Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | 1.0 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| 1" | 2.5 | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| 1-1/2" | 5.0 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 2" | 8.0 | $8,000 | $32,000 |
| 3" | 16.0 | $16,000 | $64,000 |
| 4" | 25.0 | $25,000 | $100,000 |
| 6" | 50.0 | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| 8" | 80.0 | $80,000 | $320,000 |
| 10" | 115.0 | $115,000 | $460,000 |
* One Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) assumes usage of 300 gallons per day.
Impact Fee Payment Rules
- Single residential water and/or sewer service connection — Impact Fee will be paid on or before the payment of Connection Fees.
- Residential Development — Sewer Impact Fees for all anticipated development must be paid prior to submittal of a Permit to Construct. Water Impact Fees must be paid on or before payment of Connection Fees.
- Commercial/Industrial Connections (10 inch or less): All sewer Impact Fees must be paid prior to submittal of a Permit to Construct; water Impact Fees on or before Connection Fees.
- Commercial/Industrial Connections (greater than 10 inch): Same rules apply; fees are based on daily demands from the design engineer. Adjustments made after one year of operation if actual demands differ from estimates.
- Fire Suppression System Connection — No Impact Fees for metered fire suppression-only connections. A separate fire-only meter is required.
- Payment of all applicable Impact Fees is a condition of development approval by BPW.
Residential Development
- Less than 100 lots — $1,000.00
- 100 to 300 lots — $1,250.00
- Over 300 lots — $1,750.00
- Pump Station — $2,000.00
Commercial Development
$1,500.00
- Annual Applicant Permit: $250.00
- Per 1,000 Gallons: $250.00
- Industrial Pretreatment Annual Permit Fee: $2,500.00
Non-Payment Charges
All services subject to disconnection, penalty, and service interruption fee when full payment is not received by the due date.
- Residential penalty: 5% ($5.00 min)
- Commercial/Industrial penalty: 5% ($50.00 min)
- Mon-Thu 7am-5pm reconnect: $50.00
- Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays 8am-5pm: $75.00
- Reconnects not made between 5pm and 8am
Meter Tampering
All cases of meter tampering will be charged a minimum fee, plus reimbursement of all additional costs.
$250.00 minimum
Returned Check Fee
All returned checks will be charged a fee.
$30.00
Power Release Requirement
If electricity has not been connected at an address for more than 6 months, the customer must obtain a power release from the City of Gaffney or Cherokee County before BPW can reconnect service.
- Bank Drafts
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
- Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
- Online (Visa, MasterCard)