Utilities and Connection Fees

The new recycle bins have been distributed, if you have not received a new bin please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301 to make arrangements.

The Village provides water and sewer services to most of it residents, with quarterly billing statements in the months of January, April, July and October.

We ask that residents provide a 24-hour notice of any water turn on and off requests.

Effective April 1, 2020, water turn on and turn offs will be charge a $50 fee for each turn on and off.

For Utility Service Forms and Applications, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

For Utility Billing Questions, please call 231-869-8301 ext. 5.

Village Water Rates (Effective 4/1/2023)

Ready to Serve Charge per Quarter (First 10,000 Gallons): $78.00
11,000 Gallons and Up: $3.15 per 1,000 Gallons

Village Sewer Rates (Effective 4/1/2023)

Ready to Serve Charge per Quarter (First 10,000 Gallons): $156.00
11,000 Gallons and Up: $3.70 per 1,000 Gallons

Village Sewer Wholesale Rate (Effective 04/01/2023)

Pentwater Township North - Based on 6,000 gallons daily.
Based off Year End 03/31/2022.
Total Township North Annual Rate $36,123.46
Amount Billed Per Quarter $9,030.87

Garbage & Recycle Rate (Effective 04/1/2023)

Service Charge per Quarter: $41.00

Republic Services has delivered all 90-gallon garbage totes. Homeowners are responsible for marking the cart; stickers, markers and paint pens are the preferred method. Please refrain from spraying painting the cans.

Please contact the Village Office at 231-869-8301 if you have any questions.

For questions regarding pick up of additional items that don't fit in the trash cart, please call 231-375-2085.

Garbage - Bulk Pickup

For bulk pickup items in the Village, residents can call 1-877-698-7274 to schedule a pickup. For Bulk Pickup Guidelines and Rates, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Bulk Pickup Guidelines and Rates (PDF)

Trash and Recycle Best Practices

To make sure that your garbage and recycle are picked up, please use the best practices guide below.

Don't Not Overfill
All Garbage and Recycle Must Be In Their Blue Containers (excess is currently not being picked up)
Place Containers 6 Feet Apart
Keep Containers 6 Feet From Mailboxes
Write Your Street Address On Your Garbage and Recycle Containers (preferably with stickers, markers, or paint pens; please refrain from spray paint.

Please note that the Village Solid Waste Ordinance goes into effect August 2, 2020. To view the Ordinance in its entirety, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)

Township Transfer Station

Residents of the Village are also part of the Township and have access to the Pentwater Township Transfer Station located just off Monroe Road south of the Dollar General store. For more information regarding the Transfer Station hours and fees, please call the Township Office at 231-869-6231 or visit the Pentwater Township Transfer Station page.

Water Connection Fees (Effective 1/12/2009)

Meter Size

5/8 inch and 3/4 inch: $2,500.00
1 inch: $3,000.00
1-1/2 inch: $4,000.00
2 inch: $6,000.00
3 inch and larger: $11,000.00

Water Replacement Tap Fee is 50% of Connection Fee (Effective 12/1/2012)

Sewer Connection Fees (Effective 1/12/2009)

Village Sewer Connection Fee: $4000.00

Water Consumption Calculator

Curious about how much water your family can use? Please visit the Water Consumption Calculator for more details.

Water Quality Report

To review the 2021 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)

2023 Recycle Calendar

To view the new schedule, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2023 Recycle Calendar (PDF)

Utility Bill Questions

If you have any questions about your utility bill please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301 ext. 5.

To pay your utility bill online, please visit our Online Payment page.