Permits & Fees

Please note: Meter reading and water billing are handled by the Treasurer's Office. Click here for the Water Billing Division.

Tapping Permits:

Click here for a sample of a tapping permit.
The following information is required for a Permit for Water Service (Tapping Permit):

• Property Owner's name, address and telephone number
• Installer's name, address and telephone number
• Address of the property (including building number) which will be supplied with water
• Assessor's plate (map) and parcel number (this can be found on your tax bill)
• Size of the line you plan to install

Tapping Fees:

	Tap Size	Fee
	3/4"-1" 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 16"	$125.00 $300.00 $400.00 $500.00 $500.00 $750.00 $750.00 $1,000.00

Tapping fees must be received with the Tapping Permit at the Water Division Office located at 250 Boston Road. Fees must be paid by check made out to the Town of Billerica.

Only 3/4" or 1" service lines are permitted for use with residential units. Water meters on these lines are typically one size smaller than the size of the service line.

The use of plastic lines is prohibited.

Soldering before the meter is prohibited.

If a structure is demolished but the existing service line is to be reused, a tapping permit must be completed.

Please note the following allowable material and size for water service pipes: Copper: 3/4", 1", 1.5", 2"
Ductile Iron: 4", 6", 8", 10", 12", 16"