| Temporary Use of Fire Hydrants
Charleston Water System issues permits for temporary water use through fire hydrants for contruction.
For more information, please review the Temporary Fire Hydrant Usage Policy or call (843) 727-7148.
Rates for Temporary Hydrant Use
Transient & Non-transient
Effective January 1, 2008
| NON-TRANSIENT WATER USAGE |
| Connection |
Duration |
Fee |
| ¾” |
7-days or less |
$140.00 |
| 1.5” |
7-days or less |
$350.00 |
| ¾” |
7-90 days |
$350.00 |
| 1.5” |
7-90 days |
$700.00 |
| ¾” |
1-month ext. |
$140.00 |
| 1.5” |
1-month ext. |
$280.00 |
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| TRANSIENT WATER USAGE |
Class |
Tank Capacity
(in gallons) |
Annual Fee |
| Class 1 |
3,000 gal. or more |
$2,000.00 |
| Class 2 |
2,000-2,999 gal. |
$1,500.00 |
| Class 3 |
1,000-1,999 gal. |
$1,000.00 |
| Class 4 |
501-999 gal. |
$750.00 |
| Class 5 |
500 gal. or less |
$500.00 |
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