Monthly Fees

Lee County Utilities (LCU) charges different types of fees. These explanation of charges can also be found on your water bill.

To learn more about our fees associated with our services, click on the expandable sections below.

Base Fees

Base fees cover the fixed costs associated with the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater services provided to customers.

Residential Base Fee

Type Charge Frequency Water Base Fee Sewer Base Fee
Admin Charge Per Bill$4.01 $4.00
Single-Family$10.67 $19.85
Multi-Family Per Unit/Lot$8.54 $15.88
Mobile Home Per Unit/Lot$8.54 $15.88
Recreational Vehicle Per Unit/Lot$4.27 $7.94

Commercial Base Fee

Meter Size ERU Ratio Water Base Fee Sewer Base Fee
5/8"1$14.68 $23.85
3/4"1.5$20.02 $33.78
1"2.5$30.69 $53.63
1.5"5$57.36 $103.25
2"8$89.37 $162.80
3"16$174.73 $321.60
4"25$270.76 $500.25
6"50$537.51 $996.50
8"80$857.61 $1,592.00
10"145$1,551.16 $2,882.25

Usage Fees

Usage fees account for the variable costs related to the treatment of water and/or wastewater based on consumption.

Residential User Fees

Residential Water & Sewer Rates (Per 1,000 Gallons)

Customer Type Usage Range (Gallons) Water Rate
Single-Family1,000 – 6,000$3.81
 6,001 – 12,000$4.77
 
12,001 – 18,000$5.73
 18,001 and over$7.63
| | Sewer Rate (All usage) | $6.82 | per 1,000 gallons

Multi-Family (Per Equivalent Residential Unit - ERU)

(e.g., 2 units = 9,600 gallons)
Customer Type Usage Range (Gallons) Water Rate
Multi-Family1,000 – 4,800$3.81
or 4,801 – 9,600$4.77
Mobile Home9,601 – 14,400$5.73
 14,401 and over$7.63
| | Sewer Rate (All usage) | $6.82 | per 1,000 gallons

Recreational Vehicle (e.g., 2 units = 4,800 gallons)

Customer Type
Usage Range (Gallons)
Water Rate
Recreational Vehicle 		1,000 – 2,400$3.81
2,401 – 4,800$4.77
 4,801 – 7,200$5.73
 7,201 and over$7.63
| | Sewer Rate (All usage) | $6.82 | per 1,000 gallons

Commercial User Fees

Water & Sewer Rates (Per 1,000 Gallons)

(Based on ERU Above)

Customer Type Usage Range (Gallons) Water Rate Sewer Rate
Commercial1,000 – 6,000$3.81$6.82
 6,001 – 12,000$4.77
 12,001 – 18,000$5.73
 18,001 and over$7.63
Non-Irrigation
 per 1,000 gallons$4.01$6.82
Irrigation Only 1,000 – 6,000$4.77—
 6,001 – 12,000$5.73
 12,001 and over$7.63
Note: Sewer not applicable for irrigation services.  

Wellfield Development Surcharge

A surcharge of 58 cents per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) is applied when monthly water consumption exceeds the first-tier usage block. This surcharge is designed to encourage water conservation.

Service Fees

Service fees may be billed for the following reasons:
  • Establishing a new customer account.
  • Restoring service following disconnection due to non-payment.
  • Conducting special service trips to the customer's property.
  • Processing returned payments due to insufficient funds or other issues.

Late Payment Fees

A fee of 1% of the unpaid balance or $5, whichever is greater, will be applied if the account remains unpaid after the reminder due date.

Wellfield Development Surcharge


A surcharge of 58 cents per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) is applied when monthly water consumption exceeds the first-tier usage block. This surcharge is designed to encourage water conservation.

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