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A]Y]YT]AL REPORT
BTTTEBBOOT WATER COMPANY
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake, lD 83835
TO THE
IDAHO PUBLIG
UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31,2014
ANNUAL REPORT FORWATER UTILITIES TO
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COilI]UIISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2014
1 Give full name of utility
2 Date of Organization
3 Organized under the laws of the state of
4 Address of Principal Office (number & street)
5 P.O. Box (if applicable)
6 City
7 State
8 Zip Code
9 Organization (proprietor, partnerchip, corp. )
10 Towns, Counties served
COUPANY INFORIUATION
Bittenoot Wator Company
6fl6fl995
ldaho
24461.O|d Highway 95 N, Athol, lD 83801 (Not mailing addrrss)
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake
ldaho
83835
Name Phone No.
Athol
ldaho
Corporation
Kootenai County
1'1 Are there any affiliated companies?
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, addressee & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utility.
14 Where are the Company's books and records kept?
Street Address
City
State
zip
21481Old Highway 95 N
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NAME: Bitterroot Water Company
COilPAI{Y INFORilATION (Cont.}
FortheYearEnded 2014
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?Yee
Rickel Water Company
Name of owner or operator Ken Rickel
PO Box l28l
Hayden Lake
19 Has any system(s) been disapproved by the
ldaho Departrnent of Environmental Quality?
lf yes, attach full explanation
20 Has the ldaho Department of Environmental Quality
recommended any improvements?
lf yes, attach ful! explanation
21 Number of Complaints received during year concerning:
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 retircments from the
Plant Accounts occur during the yeaf
lf yes, attach full explanation
and an updated system map
Gallons/CCF $Amount
6.334,768 l$ t.Sx).€
No
a copy in their packet)
No
of Rules required by IDAPA 31.21.01-701? July-2o14 (All new cuetomerc recelve
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NAME: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCT#
REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL
Forthe Year Ended 2014
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I
4OO REVENUES
Unmetered Water Revenue
Metered Sales - Residential
Metered Sales - Gommercial, 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)
I * DEQ Fees Billed separately to customers
10 * Hookup or Connection Fees Collected
11 ***Commission Approved Surcharges Collected
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
4OI OPERATING EXPENSES
601.16 Labor - Operation & Maintenance
601.7 Labor - Customer Accounts
601.8 Labor - Administrative & Genenal
603 Salaries, Officers & Directors
604 Employee Pensions & Benefits
610 Purchased Water
615-16 Purchased Power & Fuel for Power
618 Chemicals
620.16 Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint.
620.7-A Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General
631-34 Contract Services - Professional
635 Contract Services - Water Testing
636 Contract Services - Other
64142 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
460
461.1
461.2
462
464
465
466
400
$ 43,887
$ 41,494
$ 1,8t2
$ to,glg
$ {,900
$ 20,114
4:1,887
Booked to Acct #
Booked to Acct f
Booked to Acct #
460
$ (580)
$ 1,208
2,430
J 2,492
$ 2,128
Total Operating Expenses (Add lines 12 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2)
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85,651
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
INCOTE STATEMENT
ForYearEnded 2014
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
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
403
406
407
408.10
408.11
408.',12
408.13
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)DEQ Fees
85,651
$ 1,937
107
$ 1,421$ 735
330
43,887
$ 90,504
409.10 Federal lncome Taxes
409.11 State lncome Taxes
410.10 Provision for Defered lncome Tax - Federal
410.11 Provision for Defened lncome Tax - State
411 Provision for Defened Utility lncome Tax Credits
412 lnvestment Tax Credits - Utility
413
414
415
416
419
420
421
426
408.20
409-20
427.3
427.5
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 &18 less line 16)
Revenues, Merchandizing Jobbing and Contract Work
Erpenses, Merchandizing, Jobbing & Contracts
lnterest & Dividend lncome
Allowance for Funds used During Construclion
Miscellaneous Non-Utility lncome
Miscellaneous Non-Utility Expense
Other Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
lncome Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
Net Non-Utility lncome (Add lines 20,22,23 & 24less lines 21,25,26, &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)
$ (46,6{6)
$ (46,616)
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$ (46,616)
Name: Bitterroot llUater Company
ACCOUNT IOl PI-ANT IN SERVICE DETAIL
ForYear Ended 2014
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
I
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
SUB
ACCT#
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
320
330
331
333
334
335
336
339
340
a1
v2
343
u4
345
346
u7
348
DESCRIPTION
Organization
Franchises and Consents
Land & Land Rights
Structures and lmprovements
Collecting & lmpounding Reservoirs
Lake, River & CIher 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
BacKlow 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 PIANT IN SERV]CE
(Add lines 1 -28)
Balance
Beginning
Added
During
Year
213U
4,634
715
116
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Name: Bitterroot llllater Gompany
ACCUMUIATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT 108.I DETAIL
ForYearEnded 2014
DESCRIPTION
Depreciation
Rate
o/o
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I
I
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2i
22
23
24
25
26
SUB
ACCT #
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
320
330
331
333
334
33s
336
339
340
341
u2
343
344
345
346
u7
348
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
OtherTangible Propefi
TOTALS (Add Lines 1 - 25)
9.06%
0.0006
Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 7
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Name: Bitterroot Water Gompany
BAI.ANCE SHEET
ForYearEnded 2014
ACCT #
ASSETS
DESCRIPTION
101 Utility Plant in Service (From Pg 5, Line 29)
102 Utility Plant Leased to Others
103 Plant Held for Future Use
105 Construction 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
11A.2 Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
115 Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj.
Net Utility Plant (Line 6 less Ilnes 7 - 12)
123 lnvestment in Subsidiaries
125 Other lnvestments
Total lnvestments (Add line 14 & 15)
131
135
141
142
145
151
162
173
143
181
183
1W
186
Cash
Short Term lnvestments
Accts/Notes Receivable - Customers
Other Receivables
Receivables from Associated Companies
Materials & Supplies lnventory
Prepaid Expenses
Unbilled (Accrued) Utility Revenue
Provision for Uncollectable Accounts
Total Current (Add lines 17 -24less line 25)
Unamortized Debt Discount & Expense
Preliminary Survey & lnvestigation Charges
Deferred Rate Case Expenses
Other Defened Charges
Total Assets (Add lines 13, 16 & 26 - 30)
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
or
1
2
3
4
5
o
7
8
9
10
't'l
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
BATANCE SHEET
ForYearEnded 2014
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I
I
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2',1
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
ACCT#
LIABILITIES & CAPITAL
DESCRIPTION
201-3 Common Stock
204-6 Preferred Stock
207;13 Miscellaneous Capital Accounts
214 Appropriated Retained Eamings
215 UnappropriatedRetainedEarnings
216 ReacquiredCapitalStock
218 Proprietary Capital
Total Equity Capital (Add Lines 1-5+7less 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
241 Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities
251 Unamortized Debt Premium
252 Advances for Construction
253 Other Deferred Liabilities
255.1 Accumulated lnvestment Tax Credits - Utility
255.2 Accum. lnvestment Tax Credits - Non-Utility
261-5 Operating Reserves
271 Contributions in Aid of Construction
272 Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. *
281-3 Accumulated Defened Income Taxes
Total Liabilities (Add lines 9 - 29
TOTAL LIAB & CAPITAL ( Add lines 8 & 30)
Balance
Beginning
of Year
64,317
28,W
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
or
30,950
88
*' Only if Commisslon Approved
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
7 Descriotion (Class. Par Value etc.)
STATETENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
ForYearEnded 2014
CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL
No. Shares
DETAIL OF LONG.TER]f, DEBT
Year-end
Retained Earnings Balance @ Beginning of Year
Amount Added from Current Year lncome (From Pg 4, Line 32)
Other Credits to Account
Dividends Paid or Appropriated
Other Distributions of Retained Earnings
Retained Eamings Balance @ End of Year
$ ,(38,073)
$ (46,616)
$ 4,966
$-
(79,7231
No. Shares
Common. $1 ParValue
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1
2
Name: Bitterroot llYater Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
ForYear Ended 2014
Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made to the system during the year.
Water Supply:
Corner of Brunner &
3 System Storage:
or Location
Total
Capacity
000's
Gal.
Comer 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 ofReservoir Construction
(Elevated,Pres- (Wood, Steel
Rated
Capacity
Usable
Capacity
000's
Gal.
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
ForYearEnded 2014
4 Pump information for ALL system pumps, including wells and boosters.
Designation or Location
RatedHorse Capacity
& Tvoe of
Well-Submersible
6 Pressure Tanks
** Submit pump curuee previously provided or
Attach additional sheets if inadequate space is available on this page.
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 was the total amount sold in peak month?
Was your syst€m designed to supply fire flows?
lf Yes: What is current system rating?
How many times were meters read this year?
During which months? May, June, July,
August, September, October
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?
!f Yes, attach an explanation of projects and anticipated cosbl
ln what year do you anticipate that the system capacity (supply, storage or distribution)
will have to be expanded?
6
7
Discharge
Pressure
Energy
Used
This Year
7421<\ t
14,938,964
2,301,162
N/A
4,901,530
Yes
Residential
90
10 NO
11
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
1 Pipe
Size
SYSTE]5 ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
ForYear Ended 2014
FEET OF TIIAINS
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
8 OtherWater Utilities
CUSTOITIER STATISTICS
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TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8)
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CERTIFICATE
State of ldaho )
)ss
County of )
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 direction,
from 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.
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(Chief Officer)
(Officpr jn.Qhar$e oT Accou nts)
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Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me
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Accrual Bacis
Bitterroot Water Gompany, lnc.
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2014
ASSETS
Gurrcnt Assets
Checking/Savings
{31-l . llUF-Bitterroort Checking (3801)
Total Ghecking/Savlngs
Accounts Receivable
141 . Accounts Recelvable
Total Accounts Receivable
Other Gurrcnt Assets
131-9 . Undepoeited Funds
Total Other Cunent Assets
Total Current Assets
FIxed Assets
101 .UTILITY PLANT IN SERVICE
304 . Structures and lmprovements
310 . Power Genention Equipment
3{0.1 . Meccalte 120 KW Generator
310 . Power Generation Equipment - Other
Total 3{0 . Power Generation Equipment
311 . Pumping Equipment
334 - teter and illeter lnstallations
340 . Office Fumiture and Equipment
340.1 . Computer Equipment
Total340 . Office Fumiture and Equipment
TOIAI l0l .UTILITY PLANT IN SERVICE
108-{ . Accumulated Depreclation
Total Fired Assets
Other Aesets
184 . 2006 Rate Case Costs
184.{ . Accum Amort-Rate Gase
Total OtherAssets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounb Payable
231-1 . Accounb Payable
Total Accounts Payable
Credit Cards
231-3 . Wells Fargo BusinessLine (3295)
Total Credit Gards
$ Ghange
8,422.54 16,023.50 -7,600.96
Dec 31, lt oq" L11
8,422.54
316.63
16,023.50 -7,600.96
1,503.04 -1,186.41
316.63
24.0O
1,503.04 -'1,186.41
0.00 24.00
24.00 0.00 24.00
8,763.17 17,526.54 -8,763.37
7,400.00 7,400.00
20,487.39 20,487.33896.36 896.36
0.00
0.00
0.00
21,383.69
4,633.62
116.37
715.28
21,383.69
4,633.62
116.37
7',|5.29
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
715.28 715.28 0.00
34,248.96
-29,759.00
4,499.96
1,264.01
-1,264.01
34,248.96 0.00
-27,822.00 -1,937.00
6,426.96 -1,937.00
1,264.01 0.00-1,26/..01 0.00
0.00 0.00
13,253.13 23,953.50 -10,700.37::-
2,960.24 2,871.59 88.65
0.00
2,%0.24
-300.00
2,871.59
-300.00
88.6s
0.00
0.00-300.00 -300.00
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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 ldaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC), as of March l, 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 POBox 83720
Hayden Lake,ID 83835 Boise, D 83720-0074
208-683-8105 or 208-660-2560 208-334-0300
208-6834315 (fax) 800-432-0369
RULES FOR TER]VIINATION OF SERYICE
TEBMINATION 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 WTTHOUT 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 properly.
2. To prevent a violation of fbderal, state or local safety or health codes.
3. Service is obtained, diverted or used without the authorization of Bitterroot Water Co.
4. Bifferroot Water Co. has diligently attempted to noti$ 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.
July 2014
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Bitterroot Water Comnanv
Customer Rules
NOTIFICATION AI\ID 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 $1.73 per 1,000 gallons after the first 15,000
gallons. These rates went into effect February 1,2006.
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.
3. At least (24) twenty-four hours before the service is terminated, a notice will be Ieft at the
properly advising you ofthe steps needed to have services restored.
4. 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.
5. No additional notice of termination is required if upon receip 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 check, either at a Water Company
collection visit to terminate service or by mail.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AI\[D SPECIAL CIRCT]MSTAI\CES
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 seryice
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 PROCEDURES
If at any time you have a complaint concerning the termination of service, policies and practices or
any other matter regarding our service please contact Bitterroot Water Company, in person, 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 complaint 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.
July 2014
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Bitterroot Water Com pany
CustomerRules
RESTRICTION OF TERMINATION OF SERYICE
Service cannot be disconnected on Friday after 2:00 pm. or on a Saturday, Sunday or any legal
holidays recognized by the State of Idaho, 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 identifu him/trerself to you and state the purpose of the visit. This
person is authorized to accept payment in full.
HOOK-UP
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.
HOqK-UP CITARGES.& MONTHLY FEES
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 S21.00 for the first 15,000 gallons of usage and $1.73 per 1,000 gallons
afterthefirst l5,000gallons. TheserateswentintoeffectFebruary 1,2006-Meterswillbereadbetweenthe
I't and the 56 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 Bifierroot 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.
RECOI\IITECTION 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.
LAI\TDSCAPING AROUND 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 1, 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 properly owner to comply
with this rule.
NO ONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE BITTERROOT WATER
COMPANY SHALL TAMPER WITH, TNTERFERE WITI{, REPAIR, CONNECT
TO OR REPLACE ANY OF Tt{E BITTERROOT WATBR COMPANY'S
PROPERry, EXCEPT IN Tt{E CASE OF
EXTREME EMERGENCY
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