New Account Fee Rate Schedule Beginning July 1, 2024
Trunk and Treatment New Account Fees
The new account fee is a one-time charge implemented to cover the costs related to wastewater system capacity needs. This fee helps lessen the need for existing customers to pay for system expansions through increased user rates.
ReWa's new account fee for residential and commercial users is based on the installed water meter size (excluding irrigation and fire flow meters). Since wastewater flow is generally a direct function of water usage, the wastewater new account fee is correlated to the size of the water meter. We believe this process is equitable and administratively efficient.
Retail Collection New Account Fees
Retail sewer collection lines connect the customer's service lateral to ReWa's trunk lines. If ReWa owns and maintains the retail sewer collection lines, then new retail connections or meter upsizes will be subject to retail new account fees.
Updated Pre-Construction Meeting Requirements and New Account Fee (NAF) Payment Timing
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, one of the following must be provided before a Pre-Construction (Precon) meeting can be scheduled with partnering municipalities/subdistricts in ReWa's service area:
- A copy of the approved permit issued through our online portal.
- An exemption letter (if applicable).
- A copy of the New Account Fee (NAF) prepayment receipt.
Precon meetings will not be scheduled without this documentation. ReWa is collaborating with partnering municipalities/subdistricts to maintain consistency in applying these requirements.
This updated process is designed to give developers sufficient time to finalize development plans and secure project funding.
For assistance or questions, please contact ReWa Customer Service at 864-299-4000.
Frequently Asked Questions Involving New Account Fees
How are ReWa’s usage fees used?
-ReWa does not receive any money from state or federal taxes. This means ReWa depends on customer payments to cover the operation and maintenance costs of the wastewater system.
What are the major sources of ReWa’s income?
-There are two types of fees paid to ReWa. One is paid by customers to cover the costs of the utility’s operations and maintenance. The other is the new account fees paid by builders and developers for the capacity needed for new customers.
How are new account fees used?
-New account fees are solely used to support projects that increase the capacity of the wastewater system. ReWa’s day-to-day operations, replacement and rehabilitation capital projects are not supported by new account fees.