2013Annual Report.pdf

BIT-W
AT{IYIIAL REPORT
OF
NAME
KEN & CNTIIY RICKEI,
BIl']'liRllot)'l' wnTER CO
PO I]OX 2306
IIn Yl)l:N I.n KII ID 81835
TO THE
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 2013
ANNUAL REPORT FORWATER UNLITIES TO
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMSSION
FOR THE YEAR ET{DING 2013
1 Give full name of utility
2 Date of Organization
3 Organized under the Iarivs of the state of
4 Address of Principal Office (number & street)
5 P.O. Box (if applicable)
6 City
7 State
8 Zp Code
9 Organization (proprietor, partnership, corp.)
10 Towns, Counties served
COTPANY INFORMATION
Bitterroot tlUater Company
6116rt995
ldaho
24461 Old Highway 95 N, Athol,lD ,83801 (Not mailing address)
PO Box 2306
Hayden take
ldaho
Phone No.
83835
Corporation
Kootenai Gounty
11 Are there any afftliated companies?No
lf yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utility.
12 Contact lnformation
President (Owner)
Vice President
Secretary
GeneralManager
Complaints or Billing
Engineering
Emergency Service
Accounting
13 Were any water systems acquired during the year or any additions/deletions made
to the service area during the year?
lf yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utility.
14 Where are the Company's books and records kept?
Street Address
City
State
Zip
2461 Old HighYvay 95 N
AthOI
Idaho
8380r
No
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NAME: Bitterroot Water Company
COTPANY INFORIATIOil (Cont)
FortheYearEnded 2013
15 ls the system operated or maintiained under a
service contract?
16 lf yes: With whom is the contract?
When does the contract expire?
What services and rates are included?
18 lf yes: Name of Organization
Mailing Address
City
State
zip
Water Purchased
No
17 ls water purchased for resale through the system?Yes
Rickel Water Gompany
Name of owner or operator Ken Rickel
PO Box 1261
Hayden Lake
19 Has any system(s) been disapproved by the
ldaho Department of Environmental Quality?
lf yes, attach full explanation
20 Has the ldaho Department of Environmental Quality
recommended any improvements?
lf yes, attach full explanation
21 Number of Complaints received during year conceming:
Quality of Service
High Bills
Disconnection
22 Number of Customers involuntarily disconnected
23 Date customers last received a copy of the Summary
Attach a copy of the Summary
24 Oid significant additions or retirements from the
Plant Accounts occur during the year?
lf yes, attach full explanation
and an updated system map
Gallons/CCF $Amount
6,975.m0 l$ 2.678.8s
a copy in their packot)
!daho
83835
No
No
of Rules required by IDAPA 31.21.0'l.701? July-2013 (All new customens receive
ilo
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NAME: Bitterroot llllater Company
ACCT #
REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL
Forthe Year Ended 2013
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I
460
461.1
461.2
462
464
465
466
400
4OO REVENUES
Unmetered Water Revenue
Metered Sales - Residential
Metered Sales - Commercial, lndustrial
Fire Protection Revenue
Other Water Sales Revenue
lnigation Sales Revenue
Sales for Resale
Total Revenue (Add Lines 1 - 7)
(also enter result on Page 4, line 1)
$ 45,685
$-
$ 30,794
$ 1,977
$ 10,848
$ 2,093
$ 14,683
$ zrr
742
$ 2,555
I 2,270
$ 1,336
$ 2,469
45,685
Booked to Acct #
Booked to Acct #
Booked to Acct #
9 ' DEQ Fees Billed separately to customers
10 " Hookup or Connection Fees Collected
11'**Commission Approved Surcharges Collected
4OI OPERATING EXPENSES
601.1-6 Labor - Operation & Maintenance
601.7 Labor - Customer Accounts
601.8 Labor - Administrative & General
603 Salaries, fficers & Directors
604 Employee Pensions & Benefits
610 Purchased Water
61 5-16 Purchased Power & Fuel for Power
618 Chemicals
620.1-6 Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint.
620.7-8 Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General
631-34 Contract Services - Professional
635 Contract Services - Water Testing
636 Contract Services - Other
U'142 Rentals - Property & Equipment
650 Transportation Expense
656-.59 lnsurance
660 Advertising
666 Rate Case Expense (Amortization)
667 Regulatory Comm. Exp. (Other except taxes)
670 Bad Debt Expense
675 Miscellaneous $ 2,899
Total Operating Expenses (Add lines 12 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2)
460
460
12
13
14
't5
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
tO0
200
142
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74,119
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
INCOME STATEMENT
ForYear Ended 2013
ACCT #DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I
9A
9B
9C
9D
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2',|
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Revenue (From Page 3, line 8)
Operating Expenses (From Page 3, line 33)
Depreciation Expense
Amortization, Utility Plant Aquisition Adj.
Amortization Exp. - Other
Regulatory Fees (PUC)
Property Taxes
PayrollTaxes
Other Taxes (list)
45,685
74,119
403
406
407
408.10
408.11
408.',tz
408.13
1,935
99
383
1,566
DEQ Fees 560
409.10 Federal lncome Taxes
409.11 State lncome Taxes
410.10 Provision for Defened lncome Tax - Federal
4'10.11 Provision for Defened lncome Tax - State
411 Provision for Defened Utility lncome Tax Gredits
412 lnvestment Tax Credits - Utility
30
Total Expenses from operations before interest (add lines 2-15)
lncome From Utility Plant Leased to Others
Gains (Losses) From Disposition of Utility Plant
Net Operating lncome (Add lines 1, 17 &18less line 16)
Revenues, Merchandizing Jobbing and Contract Work
Expenses, Merchandizing, Jobbing & Contracts
lnterest & Dividend lncome
Allowance for Funds used During Construction
Miscellaneous Non-Utility lncome
Miscellaneous Non-Utili$ Expense
Other Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
lncome Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
Net Non-Utility lncome (Add lines 20,22,23 & 24less \ines21,25,26, &27)
Gross lncome (add lines 19 & 28)
lnterest Exp. on Long-Term Debt
Other lnterest Charges
NET INCOME (Line 29 less lines 30 & 31) (Also Enter on Pg 9, Line 2)
78,692
413
414
415
416
419
42CI
421
426
408.20
409-20
$ (33,008)
$ (33,008)
427.3
427.5
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$ (33,008)
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCOUNT {O{ PLANT IN SERVICE DETAIL
ForYear Ended 2013
SUB
ACCT #
Balance
Beginning
of Year
7,400
21,384
Added
During
Year
Removed
During
Year
Balance
End of
Year
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
I
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
't8
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
320
330
331
333
334
335
336
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
DESCRIPTION
Organization
Franchises and Consents
Land & Land Rights
Structures and lmprovements
Collecting & lmpounding Reservoirs
Lake, River & Other lntakes
Wells
lnfiltration Galleries & Tunnels
Supply Mains
Power Generation Equipment
Power Pumping Equipment
Purification Systems
Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes
Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories
Services
Meters and Meter lnstallations
Hydrants
Backflow Prevention Devices
Other Plant & Misc. Equipment
Office Fumiture and Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Stores Equipment
Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Power Operated Equipment
Communications Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment
Other Tangible Property
TOTAL PLANT IN SERVICE
(Addlines1-28)beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 1
116
715
31,248
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCUiiUI-ATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT {08.1 DETAIL
ForYear Ended 2013
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
SUB
ACCT #
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
320
330
331
333
334
335
336
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
DESCRIPTION
Structures and lmprovements
Collecting & lmpounding Reservoirs
Lake, River & Other lntakes
Wells
lnfiltration Galleries & Tunnels
Supply Mains
Power Generation Equipment
Power Pumping Equipment
Purification Systems
Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes
Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories
Services
Meters and Meter lnstallations
Hydrants
Backflow Prevention Devices
Other Plant & Misc. Equipment
Office Fumiture and Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Stores Equipment
Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Porrer Operated Equipment
Communications Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment
Other Tangible Property
TOTALS (Add Lines 1-25)
Depreciation
Rate
o/o
0.00o/o
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
or
end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 7
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
BATANGE SHEET
ForYear Ended 2013
1
2
3
4
5
o
7
I
9
10
'11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
ASSETS
ACCT #
101 Utility Plant in Service (From Pg 5, Line 29)
102 Utili$ Plant Leased to Others
103 Plant Held for Future Use
105 Gonstruction Work in Progress
114 Utility Plant Aquisition Adjustment
Subtotal (Add Lines 1 - 5)
108.1 Accumulated Depreciation (From Pg 6, Line 26)
108.2 Accum. Depr. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
108.3 Accum. Depr. - Property Held for Future Use
110.1 Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant in Service
110.2 Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
115 Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj.
Net Utility Plant (Line 6 less lines 7 - {2)
'123 lnvestment in Subsidiaries
125 Other lnvestments
To,tal lnvestments (Add lines 14 & t5)
131 Cash
135 Short Term lnvestments
141 Accts/Notes Receivable - Customers
142 Other Receivables
145 Receivables from Associated Companies
151 Materials & Supplies lnventory
162 Prepaid Expenses
173 Unbilled (Accrued) Utility Revenue
143 Provision for Uncollectable Accounts
Total Currcnt (Add lines 17 -24less line 25)
181 Unamortized Debt Discount & Expense
183 Preliminary Survey & lnvestigation Charges
184 Defened Rate Case Expenses
186 Other Defened Charges
Total AsseE (Add lines 13, 16 & 26 - 30)
Balance
Beginning
of Year
21,796
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
or
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BALANCE SHEET
For Year Ended 2013
ACCT #
LIABILITIES & CAPITAL
DESCRIPTION
201-3 Common Stock
204{ Preferred Stock
207-13 Miscellaneous Capital Accounts
2'14 AppropriatedRetainedEamings
215 UnappropriatedRetainedEarnings
216 ReacquiredCapitalStock
218 Proprietary Capital
TotalEquity Capital (Add Lines 1-5+7 less line 6)
221-2 Bonds
223 Advances from Associated Companies
224 Other Long - Term Debt
231 Accounts Payable
232 Notes Payable
233 Accounts Payable - Associated Companies
235 CustomerDeposits(Refundable)
236.11 Accrued Other Taxes Payable
236.12 Accrued lncome Taxes Payable
236.2 Accrued Taxes - Non-Utility
23740 Accrued Debt, lnterest & Dividends Payable
24'l Misc. Cunent & Accrued Liabilities
25'l Unamortized Debt Premium
252 Advances for Construction
253 Other Defened Liabilities
255.1 Accumulated lnvestment Tax Credits - Utility
255.2 Accum. lnvestment Tax Credits - Non-Utility
261-5 Operating Reserves
27'l Contributions in Aid of Construction
272 Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. '*
281-3 Accumulated Defened lncome Taxes
Total Liabilities (Add lines 9 - 29
TOTAL LIAB & CAPITAL ( Add lines 8 & 30)
Balance
Beginning
of Year
I
2
3
4
5
6
7
I
I
10
11
't2
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Balance lncrease
Year
1,985
8.802
29,351
** Only if Gommission Approved
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Name: Bittsrroot Yllahr Company
1 Retained Eamings Balance @ Beginning of Year
2 Amount Added from Cunent Year lncome (From Pg 4, Line 32)
3 Other Credits to Account
4 Dividends Paid or Appropriated
5 Other Distributions of Retained Eamings
6 Retained Eamings Balance @ End of Year
7 Descriotion (Class. Par Value etc.)
STATETENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
ForYearEnded 2013
CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL
No. Shares
DETAIL OF LONG.TERM DEBT
$ (5,065)
$ (33,008)
No. Shares
Common, $1 Par Value
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2
Name: Bitterroot Water Gompany
SYSTEU ENGINEERING DATA
ForYearEnded 2013
Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made to the system during the year.
Water Supply:
Comer of Brunner &
3 System Storage:
or Location
Total
Capacity
000's
Gal.
Corner of Brunner &
(Duplicate form and attach if necessary. Asterisk facilities added this year.)
Type of WaterTreatment: Supply
(None, Chlorine Annual SourceFluoride Production (Well, Spring,
Type of
Reservoir Construction
(Elevated,Pres- (Wood, Steel
Rated
Capacity
Usable
Capacity
000's
Gal.
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SYSTET ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
ForYearEnded 2013
4 Pump information for ALL system pumps, including uells and boosters.
Designation or Location
RatedHorse Capacity
& Tvoe of PumD**Power
Well-Submersible
lf Wells are metered:
What was the total amount pumped this year?
What was the total amount pumped during peak month?
What was the total amount pumped on the peak day?
lf customers are metered, what uaas the total amount sold in peak month?
Was your system designed to supply fire flows?
lf Yes: What is cunent system rating?
How many times were meters read this year?
During wtrich months? May, June,
July, August, September
How many additional customers could be served with no system improvements
except a service line and meter?
How many of those potential additions are vacant lots?
Are backbone plant additions anticipated during the coming year?
lf Yes, attach an explanation of proJects and anticipated coetsl
ln what year do you anticipate that the system capacity (supply, storage or distribution)
will have to be expanded?
Booster
Booster
6 Pressure Tanks
s Submit pump curves unless prevlously provided or unavailable. Asterisk facilities added this year.
Attach additional sheets if inadequate space is available on this page.
Discharge
Pressure
Energy
Used
This Year
198,373 KW
16,390,760
4,796,930
N/A
5,760,270
Yes
Residential
90
90
NO't0
1',|
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Unknown
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
1 Pipe
Size
SYSTEM EilGINEERING DATA
(continued)
ForYearEnded 2013
FEET OF TIAINS
ln Use
Beginning
Of Year
lnstalled
During
Year
Abandoned
During
Year
2 Metered:
2A Residential
28 Commercial
2C lndustrial
3 Flat Rate:
3A Residential
38 Commercial
3C lndustrial
4 Private Fire Protection
5 Public Fire Protection
6 Street Sprinkling
7 Municipal, Other
I Other Water Utilities
cusTotER srATtsTtcs
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TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8)
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CERTIFICATE
State of ldaho
county ot lLoln ni )1""
WE, the undersigned, Kenneth W. Rickel and Catherine L. Rickel, of the BITTERROOT WATER COMPAN\
utility, on our oath do severally say that the foregoing report has been prepared under our dircction,
ftom the original books, papers and records of said utility; that we have carefully examined same, and
declare the same to be a conect statement of the business and affairs of said utility for the period
covered by the report in respect to each and every matter and thing therin set forth, to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief.
Subscribed and Srirom to Before Me
=,ffi
My Commission Expires Q-t; -2Dtq ''--h::":::-t":,,4if,#,ss
(Chief Officer)
NOTARY PUBLIC +OrA?r.Da.D
Qrguro
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BITTTNNOOI UIITR GO" IilG.
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To Our Customers:
This is a summary of the rules for termination of service for all Bitterroot Water Company customers as
determined by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), as of March 1,1997. These rules cover the
rights and responsibilities of the Customer and the Water Utility. An explanation of our rate schedule, other
fees and landscaping restrictions has also been included.
If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact:
Bitterroot Water Company OR IPUC
PO Box2306 PO Box 83720
Hayden Lake, ID 83835 Boise,lD 83720-0074
208-683-8105 or208-660-2560 208-334-0300
208683-4315 (fax) 800432-0369
RULES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE
TERMINATION WITH PRIOR NOTICE
With proper customer notice Bitterroot Water Company may deny or terminate water service for one of the
following reasons:
l. Non-payment of a past due bill or payment of a past due bill with an NSF check.
2. Failure to honor the terms of a payment arrangement.
3. Obtaining service by false identity.
4. Refusing to allow access to the water meter or shut offvalve.
5. Willfully wasting service through improper equipment or otherwise.
6. Failure to apply for service.
TERMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Bitterroot Water Co. may deny or terminate water service without notice for one of the following reasons:
l. A situation exists that is immediately dangerous to life, physical safety or property.
2. To prevent a violation of federal, state or local safety or health codes.
3. Service is obtaine4 diverted or used without the authorization of Bitterroot Water Co.
4. Bitterroot Water Co. has diligently attempted to notiff you of termination and has been unable to
contact you.
5. If ordered by any court, The IPUC or any other duly authorized public authority.
f,cr llilol. Gcnonl tmur
lionc: 208{00-0105 u 208.00C-2500
Hfr 208t08{8r0
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Bitterroot Water Comnanv
Customer Rules
NOTIFICATION AI\[D BILLING
l. Meters will be read between the end of the month to the fifth of each month (weather providing).
Bills will be sent out by the fifth with payment due 20 days from the billing date. The monthly
water rate is $21 .00 for the first 15,000 gallons and $ I .73 per 1,000 gallons after the first I 5,000
gallons. These rates went into effect February l, 2006. Also approved were the addition of 2
separate 4 year ($1.24 per month) and 8 year ($2.67 per month) charges for valve maintenance.
2. A billing may be considered past due 25 days after the billing date. A written notice of
termination must be mailed to the customer at least (7) seven days before the proposed
termination date.
At least (24) twenty-four hours before the service is terminated, a notice will be left at the
property advising you ofthe steps needed to have services restored.
When the twenty-four hour period has ended, another attempt will be made to contact you in
person or by phone before service is terminated.
No additional notice of termination is required if upon receipt of a termination noticeo The customer makes a payment arrangement and subsequently fails to keep that
arrangement,
o The customer tenders payment with a dishonored chech either at a Water Company
collection visit to terminate service or by mail.
PAYMENT ARRANGEM-ENTS AI\ID SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If you cannot pay your billing in full or you receive a notice of termination, please call our office.
Pavment arransements can be made to avoid termination of service
Termination of service will be postponed thirly (30) days from the date of a written certification from a
licensed physician or public health official stating the name of the person who is ill and their relationship to
the customer. The certification must show the name, title and signature of the person certiffing that the
termination of service will aggravate or create a medical emergency for a permanent resident of your
household.
COMPLAINT PROCEDIIRES
If at any time you have a complaint conceming the termination of service, policies and practices or
any other mafier regarding our service please contact Bitterroot Water Company, in persoq or by telephone
or in writing. Your complaint will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. You will be notified orally or
in writing the results of the investigation and we will make every effort to resolve the complaint.
If you are dissatisfied with the proposed resolution of your complain! you may ask the IPUC to
review the matter. Your request may be done orally or in writing. Your service will not be disconnected
while the complaint is being investigated by the Bitterroot Water Company or the IPUC.
J.
4.
5.
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Bitterroot Water Companv
Customer Rules
RESTRICTION OF TER]VIINATION OF SERVICE
Service cannot be disconnected on Friday after 2:00 pm. or on a Saturday, Sunday or any legal
holidays recognized by the State of ldaho, or after 2:00 pm. on any day immediately before any legal
holiday. Service may only be terminated between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The employee sent to
the premises to terminate service will identiff himlherself to you and state the purpose of the visit. This
person is authorized to accept payment in full.
HOOK-I]P
The Bitterroot Water Company reserves the right to deny hook-ups during the winter months due to
adverse weather conditions. New hook-ups will be scheduled as soon as weather conditions permit.
HOOK.I'P CHARGES & MONTHLY T'EES
A one time hook-up charge of $750.00 will be paid in advance for any new service hook-up. The
extra costs of any out of the ordinary circumstances requiring additional equipment or special construction
techniques involved in the installation of a new service connection will be agreed to in advance and put into
writing by the customer and the company. Only one residence per hook-up is allowed, one stock tank
will also be permitted. No irrigation of property will be permitted.
The monthly water rate is $21 .00 for the first I 5,000 gallons of usage and $ I .73 per 1,000 gallons
after the first 15,000 gallons. These rates went into effect February 1,2006. Also approved were the addition
of 2 separate 4 year ($ I .24 per month) and 8 year ($2.67 per month) charges for valve maintenance. Meters
will be read between the l't and the 5ft of the month. Payment is due in full (20) twenty days after the billing
date and a bill may be considered delinquent (25) twenty-five days after the billing date. Arrangement can
be made to pay in advance monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.
Any customer check returned to Bitterroot Water Company due to insufficient funds will be subject
to a $20.00 NSF fee, which will be added to the customer's account. The customer will be contacted by
Bitterroot Water Company staffto make payment arrangements, as the current balance and the NSF fee are
due immediately.
RECONNECTION FEE
If water service has been terminated, any balance due plus a reconnection fee of ($25.00) twenty-
five dollars must be paid in full before service can be restored.
LAT{DSCAPING AROIJI\ID METERS
Any landscaping to be placed within 6 feet in all directions of your water meter is required to have
prior approval from the General Manager before the landscaping can be completed. Any landscaping
completed prior to June l, 2008, is exempt, with the understanding that if the current landscaping does
interfere with future water meter maintenance, it may have to be altered by the property owner to comply
with this rule.
NO ONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF TIIE BITTERROOT WATER
COMPANY SHALL TAMPER WITH,INTERFERE WITH, REPAIR, CONNECT
TO OR REPLACE ANY OF TIIE BITTERROOT WATER COMPANY'S
PROPERTY, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
EXTREME EMERGENCY
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