Welcome to SPU!
If you are a new or returning utility customer, we’re pleased to assist with your electric and water service needs. All information and forms needed to start your new construction or development utility service can be found here.
Terms and Conditions/Agreements
The following documents will provide information necessary to begin commercial service with SPU. Included in these documents are explanations and fees for our Water Connection Charges, Water Trunk Charges and Underground Electric Service fees.
Connection Permit Application
A permit is required for connection to SPU’s water distribution system. A fee of $150 is required prior to connection and includes a (1) one hour inspection. To apply for connection please open and complete the application below. Additional details and requirements can be found within the permit application.
Upon completion, please print the application and submit to SPU with the $150 payment.
The SPU Service Center address and business hours can be found at the bottom of this page. We currently do not accept online payments.
Water Connection Permit Application
Water Availability Charge (WAC)
The WAC consists of two (2) fees – the Water Capacity Charge and the Trunk Water Charge.
Water Capacity Charge (WCC)
The WCC is a one-time, upfront fee that is collected when a building permit is issued or when increased usage is indicated by metering. These fees are placed in the Connection Fund and are used for siting and constructing new wells, pump houses, booster stations, water storage tanks, treatment plants and transmission mains to support customer needs.
The WCC is paid by property owners or builders; not ratepayers.
The anticipated water usage used in the calculation of the WCC fee is measured in equivalent SAC (Sewer Availability Charge) units. SAC units are determined by the Met Council. Currently, one SAC unit is defined as 274 gallons per day.
Please see Terms and Conditions: Municipal Water Service above for the current rate per equivalent SAC unit.
Trunk Water Charge (TWC)
The TWC is a fee that is collected when water is made available to property within the city that does not yet have water service. These fees are placed in the Trunk Fund and are used to pay for the oversizing of pipes to provide adequate fire flow protection. “Oversizing” is increasing the size of pipes above and beyond the size required to meet lateral water main size/flow requirements.
The TWC fee is paid by developers, not ratepayers.
The fee is calculated based on the net acreage of the development.
Please see Terms and Conditions: Municipal Water Service above for the current rate per net acre.
Fee Schedule
Please see SPU’s Fee Schedule below for the pricing of items outside of standard usage billing rates.
Policies
Please see detailed policy information below for our services.
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