CMD Notice of Public Hearing — 12/14/2023

The Chester Metropolitan District will hold a public hearing at the CMD Office, 155 Wylie Street, Chester, South Carolina. The hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on December 14, 2023 for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed increases to the Capital Recovery Program and Fee Schedule.

The proposed fee changes outlined below will go into effect January 1, 2024.

Capital Recovery Fees

Fee ChargedCurrent RateProposed Rate
Single 3/4″ Water Service Connection$1,045.00 (per each)$1,408.00 (per each)
Single 1″ Water Service Connection$1,740.00 (per each)$2,348.00 (per each)
Single 2″ Water Service Connection$5,575.00 (per each)$7,503.00 (per each)
For All Sizes 3″ and up
Current CRF Demand Formula
CRF = (Water Demand, gal/day)
x 1.4 x 1.25x $1.99

System Peaking Factor = 1.25
Water Loss Factor = 1.4
CRF = (Water Demand, gal/day)
x 1.4 x 1.25x $1.99

System Peaking Factor = 1.25
Water Loss Factor = 1.4

The Capital Recovery Fees are earmarked specifically for improvement projects. The Chester Metropolitan District does not receive revenue through taxation.

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