Chatham, Louisiana
Gateway to Caney Lake



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Water Gas and Sewer

The Town of Chatham offers water, gas and sewer services to its residents that reside inside the city limits.
                         DEPOSITS:                             WATER                                 GAS
                                                     Own       $  50.00                              $  80.00
                                                     Rent       $100.00                              $200.00

 
                    Deposits for water and gas can be paid at the Town Hall in Chatham.

                    Transfer fee:        $25.00
                    Reconnect fee:    $25.00
                   
                    Tap fees:        Water -     $200.00
                                           Sewer -    $175.00
                                           Gas -       $400.00


RATES:
Water

Under 2000 gallons 
$9.40 flat rate

2000 - 5000 gallons  $0.0025/gallon

5001 & above           $0.0013/gallon







Gas

Under 100 Cubic Feet  
 $8.25 flat rate

100-1000 Cubic Feet
$0.00450/cubic foot

1001 & above
$0.00500/cubic foot

Plus Cost of
Gas





Sewer

Residential:
Under 2000 gallons of water  
$5.50 flat rate


2001 & above                         
$1.50/1000 gallons


Business:
Under 2000 gallons of water 
$16.50 flat rate

2001 & above     
$1.50/1000 gallons




Bills go out around the first of each month and are due by the 20th of the month. If the 20th falls on the weekend, payment must be received by 12pm the Friday before. Payments made in the drop box over the weekend will be considered late. A 10% late fee is added to bills that are not paid by the 20th.

If your services are disconnected for nonpayment, a $25.00 reconnect fee will be added to your bill. To have services reconnected, payment must be paid in full and made during regular business hours (Monday - Thursday 8a-4p and Friday 8a-12p).
No services will be turned back on after hours.




                          Garbage Pick-Up

The Town offers garbage pick up inside the city limits. The fee is $15.00 for a business and $7.50 for residential. Garbage is picked up every Monday morning, unless a holiday.



Telephone Services

For telephone services, please visit CenturyLink's website