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  • Close all garage doors and crawl space vents

  • Protect outdoor faucets with faucet covers (Socks will work for this as well)

  • Try to maintain at least 65 degrees throughout your home

  • During extremely cold temperatures, let the water drip from your faucet(s)

  • Wrap water pipes in crawl space with heat tape

  • Don’t over-water your lawn. Water every 3-5 days in summer and 10-14 days in winter.

  • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks.

  • Run the dishwasher and washing machine when fully loaded.

  • If you have a swimming pool, use a cover and you’ll save loss from evaporation by 90%.

  • When hand washing dishes, don’t leave water running; use 2 basins – one for washing and one for rinsing.

  • Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave instead of using running water.

  • Limit your shower time to less than 15 minutes.

  • Turn water off while brushing your teeth.

City of Sparta                                                     OUD Water Rates (3% Increase) + Min Bill Increase $2.27                                     City of Cookeville
2019 – 2.54 / 2024 – 2.85                                                             Effective April 1, 2025                                                             2023 – 3.11 / 2024 – 3.58

 Meter Size Description Price 
       
 3/4″ Meter 0-1000 Gallons $19.08 
   1000 + Gallons $9.21 
       
 1″ Meter 0-1000 Gallons $33.78 
   1000 + Gallons $9.21 
       
 1  1/2″ Meter 0-1000 Gallons $63.40 
   1000 + Gallons $9.21 
       
 2″ Meter 0-1000 Gallons $88.87 
   1000 + Gallons $9.21 
       
TAP FEE’S      
       
Meter  SizeType TAP DepositTotal
3/4″Owner $1,200.00 $35.00$1,235.00
3/4″Renter $1,200.00 $185.00$1,385.00
1″Owner $1,500.00 $35.00$1,535.00
1″Renter $1,500.00 $185.00$1,685.00
1  1/2″  Owner $2,750.00 $35.00$2,785.00
1  1/2″ Renter $2,750.00 $185.00$2,935.00
2″Owner Cost +10% Min $3,000.00 $35.00 
2″Renter Cost +10% Min$3,000.00 $185.00 
       
 Refurbish Meter ( Begins )   $302.50   
       
DEPOSITS      
 Type Deposit (Refundable) Service ChargeTotal
 Owner $35.00 $25.00$60.00
 Renter $185.00 $25.00$210.00
       
FEE’S    INSURANCECOST
     Residential Leak$1.80
Landlord25.00 (10 Days)   Residential Line$4.40
Tamper Fee90.00 x Occurrence   Commercial Leak$5.00
Reconnect$60.00    (Office Hours)   Commericial Line$13.50
     $90.00  (After Hours)   Tax Exempt Leak$5.00
     Tax Exempt Line$13.50
Return Check$50.00     
Move Meter3/4″    $450.00 1″     $650.00 1  1/2″   $850.002″     $1050.00