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Service charge: $2.67/mo Water used, 6,000 gal: $11.25/mo Required water fees and surcharges: $8.33/mo Total: $22.25/mo
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Utility profile · NY
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT supplies water to about 110,000 people in East Meadow, Uniondale, and 4 other places in New York. A typical household using 6,000 gallons a month pays an estimated $22.25, 62% below the national average.
Rates effective 2026-01-01
Updated Oct 2026
$13.92 water + $8.33 required fees ⓘ
| Service charge | $2.67 |
| Water used 6,000 gal |
$11.25 |
| Required water fees and surcharges | $8.33 |
| Total | $22.25 |
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