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| 1. What is the capital cost recovery fee? |
| The capital cost
recovery fee represents a "share" of the existing water distribution system and
facilities which have been designed for a limited number of service connections. This
system has been paid in part by the existing customer base. A capital cost fee is charged
for additions to this system in order to have all customers equally invested, thereby
ensuring proper maintenance and improvements.
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| 2. Can I keep my well and use it? |
| Yes. The termination
of the water moratorium on October 7, 1997, allows for concurrent use of a private water
source and District water on the same property, except for certain well exchange
properties. The District meter can serve as the main or supplemental water supply. It may
serve as an insurance policy in the event of an interruption to your private water supply.
You will be charged for the water you use and a monthly service charge to maintain the
District connection.
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| 3. Do I have to exchange groundwater rights for a District meter? |
| No. You no longer
have to relinquish your groundwater rights in order to obtain District service.
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| 4. As a well user, do I need a backflow prevention assembly? |
| Yes. In order to
prevent cross-connections, Federal and State regulations require that a backflow
prevention assembly be installed on any property that has a public and private water
supply, even if those two systems are not interconnected. The assembly must be installed
at the District meter and the property owners are responsible for maintaining it in proper
working condition.
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| 5. If I am currently on a shared well system, do the other property owners have to purchase a District meter too? |
| No. You can use
District service and continue to use your shared well system without enlisting the
participation of other property owners.
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| 6. What size meter do I need? |
| A meter evaluation
form can be obtained from the District. The information you provide on the form will be
reviewed by the Engineering staff to determine the appropriate meter size for your property
and water usage. The staff will gladly assist you in the evaluation process.
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| 7. Where will the meter be installed? |
| The meter must be
installed within the County right of way of a road containing a District water main or
within the District's pipeline easement. It must be in an easily accessible location in
order for the District to properly read and maintain the meter. Typically, this is near
the road and/or other meters. District meters cannot be installed on your property.
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| 8. What if there are no water mains near my property? |
| The District
Engineering staff can review your meter request to determine the feasibility for you to
construct a water main extension at your own expense.
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| 9. Is there a limit to the amount of water I use? |
| No. The
District’s Allocation Program was suspended in April 1992, and the District’s
water shortage emergency was terminated in October 1997.
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