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1. When do I pay the District to design my new water service?

Walk-in services have a fixed cost for installation and require one payment to initiate, design, and install the project. Service agreement and water main extension agreements, normally require at least 2 payments from the applicant. The first payment is a deposit used to initiate the design of the project. This payment is intended to bring the project through design to a level whereby the District can estimate the cost of the entire project and allow the District and the applicant to enter into a water service agreement. Occasionally, the District requires additional funds to complete complex project designs. This additional deposit may be requested prior to design completion.

The second payment is the balance of the total project cost estimate (which includes construction costs) minus the original deposit (s) required after the design is completed at issuance of the agreements for water service. Since, the District attempts to keep a positive balance for all project accounts, additional deposits may be requested throughout the project process for work beyond the anticipated scope. The applicant pays only the actual cost for the District's work and is reimbursed any unused funds at the completion of the project.

2. What are FRCs, and why do I need to pay them?

Facility Reserve Charges (FRC) are a connection fee to the District's water system. Simply explained, any time a new water meter is installed, more demand is placed upon the overall water distribution system. Therefore, FRC charges are required to cover the District's costs for developing new water storage facilities, treatment processes, transmission pipelines, and distribution mains. Connection Fee (PDF)

3. Do I receive a credit for an existing meter if I replace it with a larger meter?

Yes, you will only pay the difference in FRC costs between the larger meter and the smaller meter. The credit received is based on the date of the last payment made on the existing meter. You will also pay the difference in the meter costs. If there is an existing backflow prevention device, you will also need to pay for a larger replacement. No credit is given for upgrading backflow devices.

4. Are there any other credits available?

Yes, a Land Levy Tax Credit (PDF) is available for qualifying parcels.