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WATER SERVICE
RATES SCHEDULE
Effective May 1, 2007
MONTHLY WATER RATES and CHARGES FOR WATER
Monthly Service Charge
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METER SIZE |
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AMOUNT |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch |
$5.00 |
| 1 Inch |
$6.25 |
| 1 1/2 Inch |
$7.00 |
| 2 Inch |
$15.00 |
| 3 Inch |
$21.00 |
| 4 Inch |
$45.00 |
| 6 Inch |
$115.00 |
| 8 Inch |
$205.00 |
QUANTITATIVE CHARGES
The charge for water used (other than recycled water) shall be $0.77
per 100 cubic feet and shall be added to the above service charges.
ZONE PUMPING CHARGES
A zone pumping charge is added to the Quantitative Charge for
service furnished at the higher elevations which are listed below:
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Zone Area |
Additional Charge Per 100 Cubic Feet |
| A |
|
Janis-Tuscany, Terrace, Andreas Hills, Valley Vista and Palm Oasis |
$.055 |
| B |
Lower Southridge, Vista Miller |
$.109 |
| C |
Upper Southridge |
$.350 |
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
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SERVICE SIZE |
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AMOUNT |
| 2 Inch Service |
$5.00 |
| 4 Inch Service |
$12.00 |
| 6 Inch Service |
$24.00 |
| 8 Inch Service |
$36.00 |
| 10 Inch Service |
$48.00 |
| 12 Inch Service |
$60.00 |
CROSS CONNECTION TESTING
and
MINOR REPAIR FEE
A charge is added to the Monthly Service Charge for all services
with "Backflow Devices" for testing and for making minor repairs. The charges
are as follows:
|
SIZE |
|
CHARGE |
| 3/4 Inch to 1 1/4 Inch |
$2.50 |
| 1 1/2 Inch to 3 Inch |
$3.00 |
| 4 Inch |
$5.00 |
| 6 Inch |
$5.00 |
| 8 Inch |
$6.00 |
| 10 Inch x 12 Inch |
$6.00 |
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND
METER INSTALLATION
Services:
| (a) |
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Service 2-inch or less: |
|
SIZE |
CHARGE |
| 1 Inch |
$1,625.00 |
| 2 Inch |
$2,770.00 |
If concrete and/or asphalt pavement removal and replacement is
required, a charge of $600 for concrete and $1100 for asphalt pavement will be
added to the above.
| (b) |
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Service larger than 2-inch and Service with by-pass:
The charge will be at cost plus 15% for general administrative overhead.
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SIZE |
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AMOUNT |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
$235.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$300.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch Meter |
$455.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter |
$560.00 |
Backup Facility Charge:
This charge is used to help provide source of supply and storage for all
regular service connections. These amounts will be effective September 1, 2004,
and are determined by the size and location of the meter as follows:
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BASE ZONE |
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SIZE |
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CHARGE |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
$2,400.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$4,700.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch Meter |
$10,360.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter or Larger |
$21,460.00 |
ZONE A |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
|
$5,400.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$11,000.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch Meter |
$21,280.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter or Larger |
$44,080.00 |
ZONE B |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
|
$6,200.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$12,500.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch Meter |
$25,200.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter or Larger |
$52,200.00 |
ZONE C |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
|
$17,400.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$34,900.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch Meter |
$53,200.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter or Larger |
$110,200.00 |
Customer Control Valve:
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SIZE |
|
CHARGE |
| 1 Inch |
$275.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch |
$245.00 |
| 2 Inch |
$260.00 |
TEMPORARY SERVICE
CONNECTION CHARGE
A temporary meter will be installed for use during the course of
construction. The cost of water used is $360 per acre foot plus applicable zone
charges. A deposit will be required for each meter, in addition to a deposit
for a backflow protection device.
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Deposit |
| Meter |
|
$650.00 |
| Backflow Device |
$300.00 |
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL CHARGE
|
| Meter and Backflow Device |
|
$125.00 |
RELOCATION CHARGE
|
| Meter and Backflow Device |
|
$60.00 |
METER TESTING CHARGE
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METER SIZE |
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AMOUNT |
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
$60.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$60.00 |
| 1 1/2 Meter |
$60.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter |
$60.00 |
| 3 Inch Meter or Larger |
$120.00 |
DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
FOR NON-PAYMENT OF BILL
If water service is discontinued for non-payment of bills, all
outstanding charges must be paid in full (in addition to a $60 reconnection fee
and a deposit to re-establish credit) before service will be restored. If
turned on after normal working hours, the reconnection charge will be $90.00.
DEPOSIT TO ESTABLISH CREDIT
The minimum deposit amount to establish credit will be 2 times
the average monthly bill. If this cannot be determined, the minimum deposit
shall be charged as follows:
| 5/8 X 3/4 Inch Meter |
|
$50.00 |
| 1 Inch Meter |
$100.00 |
| 1 1/2 Inch Meter |
$150.00 |
| 2 Inch Meter or Larger |
$200.00 |
If the owner of a property is required to pay a deposit, the
deposit will be applied to the water bill after 24 consecutive months of
service where no discontinuance of service due to non-payment of bills has
occurred.
The new owner of a non-residential property will be required to pay a deposit
unless credit can be established according to Desert Water Agency guidelines.
It is required that water and sewer service, in all cases, be kept
in the PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME.
Rates and regulations most commonly requested are condensed and
summarized for the convenience of our customers. All rates, rules, regulations
and practices are subject to change at any time. Please contact our office for
current information.
(760) 323-4971
dwa.org
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