This page includes information from the Brookhaven Water Department. ( New information added often, if you would like to see something added to this page, email us a note)
Water Department:
Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday (Closed Holidays)
Phone: (601) 833-7721
Answers to common questions
(Reading this first may save you the trouble of a phone call):
When is cut off? Cut off is usually the second week of the month.
What happens when my check is returned?
When a check is returned for NSF the customer is notified by a door hanger giving them till 1:00p.m. the next day to come in and pay the amount of the check plus a 25.00 return check fee. If it is not paid the water is turned off and it will cost an additional 25.00 service charge to get it back on.
If the check is returned for account closed the water is cut off that day with no notice. It will cost the amount of the check plus 25.00 return check fee and 25.00 service charge before water will be cut back on. If check is not paid it is sent to the District Attorney’s Office for collection.
When is the late charge applied? The late charge is applied on the 20th of the month. If the 20th falls on a weekend it is applied the next working day.
When is the last day to pay my bill before it doubles? The last working day of the month. On the first of the next month both bill are due in full.
When is the last day to sign an agreement? Agreement will be taken the first week of the month. No agreement will be made the week of cut off. The delinquent bill has to be paid and the current month bill is due on the 20th of the month. If the 20th falls on a weekend, it is due the next working day.
Is the water department closed for lunch? We are usually open from 8 to 5.
When is my meter read? The first two digits of your account number determines when your meter is read.
- 10 or 09 your meter is read around the 5st of the month.
- 08 or 07 your meter is read around the 10th of the month
- 06 or 05 your meter is read around the 15th of the month
- 04 or 03 your meter is read around the 20th of the month
- 02 or 01 your meter is read around the 25th of the month
What is a minimum bill? A minimum bill is water usage of 0 thru 3,000 gallons.
- Water – $9.45
- Sewer – $9.40
- Garbage – $19.00
- Total bill $37.85
My garbage was not picked up, who do I call? Waste Management number is 601-276-9322
Can I pay my bill on line? No. But hopefully in the future we will have that capability.
Can I set up my bill on bank draft? Yes. Fill out the bank draft form (linked here) and get it to us along with a canceled check or deposit slip. Account will be draft around the 10th of the month.
Do you take credit cards or debit cards? Yes.
Brookhaven Water Department Fees and Rates
September 2006 and Proposed Revision September 2008
Effective October 1, 2008
Water rate schedule:
$ 9.45 Minimum fee
- 3000-25000 gal @ $2.10 per kgal (thousand gallons)
- 26000-1000000 gal @ $2.20 per kgal
- 1001000-2000000 gal @ $2.30 per kgal
- more than 2001000 gal @ $3.60 per kgal
Sewer rate schedule:
$ 9.40 Minimum fee
- 3000-25000 gal @ $2.45 per kgal
- 26000-1000000 gal @ $2.65 per kgal
- more than 1000000 gal @ $2.85 per kgal
Late fee to increase to $4.00
WATER TAPS
- ¾” $900
- 1” $1,100
- 1 ½” $2,100
- 2” $2,200
- 3” $2,875
- 4” $3,450
SEWER TAPS
- 4” $1,000
- 6” $1,025
- 8” $1,125
FIRE TAPS
- 6” $2,075
- 8” $2,400
FEES
- Reconnect Fee $ 25
- Broken Lock Fee $ 50
- Return Check Fees $ 25
- Deposit Fee-Residence $125
Deposit Fee-Business:
- Small Business (Offices, etc.) $ 125
- Restaurants – and Medium Size Industry $ 500
- Multi-Unit Housing* and Large Industry $1,000
*Nursing Homes, Motels, Trailer Parks, etc.