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AI{IYTIAL REPORT
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BITTERROOT WATER COMPANY
NAME
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
ADDRESS
TO THE
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 2017
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2017
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, partnership, corp.)
10 Towns, Counties served
President (Owner)
Vice President
Secretary
GeneralManager
Complaints or Billing
Engineering
Emergency Service
Accounting
COMPANY INFORMATION
Bitterroot Water Company
6/1611995
ldaho
24/;61 Old Highway 95 N, Atho!, ID 83801 (Not mailing address)
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake
ldaho
83835
Phone No.
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Rickel 208-683-8105
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Ricke!208-683-8105
208-773-8370
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Susan Jacobson 303-9414005
Kootenai County
11 Are there any affiliated companies?No
lf yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utility.
12 Contact lnformation Name
!nland Northwest Consultants
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 2446', Old Highway 95 N
City Athol
State ldaho
83801
No
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Page 1
Corporation
NAME: Bifterroot Water Company
COMPANY INFORMATION (Cont.)
Forthe Year Ended 2017
15 ls the system operated or maintained 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
Name of owner or operator
Mailing Address
City
State
zip
No
17 ls water purchased for resale through the system?Yes
RickelWater Company
Ken Rickel
PO Box 1261
Hayden Lake
ldaho
83835
Water Purchased
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 concerning:
Quality of Service
High Bills
Disconnection
22 Number of Customers involuntarily disconnected
23 Date customers last received a copy of the Summary
of Rules required by IDAPA 31.21.01.701?
Attach a copy of the Summary
24 Did significant additions or retirements from the
Plant Accounts occur during the year?
lf yes, attach full explanation
and an updated system map
Gallons/CCF
705,000
$Amount
211.50$
No
No
0
0
July-2017 (All new customerc receive
a copy in thEir packet)
No
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0
0
NAME: Bifterroot Water Company
ACCT #
REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL
For the Year Ended 2017
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4OO REVENUES
460 Unmetered Water Revenue
461.1 Metered Sales - Residential
461.2 Metered Sales - Commercial, lndustrial
462 Fire Protection Revenue
464 Other Water Sales Revenue
465 lrrigation Sales Revenue
466 Sales for Resale
400 Total Revenue (Add Lines 1 - 7)
(also enter result on Page 4,line 1)
* DEQ Fees Billed separately to customers
** Hookup or Connection Fees Collected
***Commission Approved Surcharges Collected
$ 51,250
$ 1,926
$ 2,062
$
$ 26,994
$ 2,327
$ 10,848
$212
$ 10,514
$
$ +,243
$ 1,282
$ 2,950
$400
$100
$561
$ 2,577
$ 2,585
$ 55,238
Booked to Acct #
750 Booked to Acct #
Booked to Acct #
I
10
11
460
460
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3'1
32
33
601.1-6
601.7
601.8
603
604
610
615-16
618
620.1-6
620.7-8
631-34
635
636
64142
650
656-59
660
666
667
670
675
40:l OPERATING EXPENSES
Labor - Operation & Maintenance
Labor - Customer Accounts
Labor - Administrative & General
Salaries, Officers & Directors
Employee Pensions & Benefits
Purchased Water
Purchased Power & Fuel for Power
Chemicals
Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint.
Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General
Contract Services - Professional
Contract Services - Water Testing
Contract Services - Other
Rentals - Property & Equipment
Transportation Expense
lnsurance
Advertising
Rate Case Expense (Amortization)
Regulatory Comm. Exp. (Other except taxes)
Bad Debt Expense
Miscellaneous
Total Operating Expenses (Add lines 12 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2)
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$ 65,592
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
INCOME STATEMENT
ForYear Ended 2017
ACCT #DESCRIPTION
I
2
3
4
5
o
7
I
403
406
407
408.10
408.1',!
408.12
9A 408.13
9B
9C
9D
10 409.10
11 409.'11
12 410.10
13 410.11
14 411
15 412
16
17 413
18 414
19
20 415
21 416
22 419
23 420
24 421
25 426
26 408.20
27 409-20
28
29
30 427.3
31 427.5
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) DEQ Fees
$(30)
$ 65,592
$ 10,051
$106
$747
$ ss,z38
$ 76,496
$
Federal lncome Taxes
State lncome Taxes
Provision for Deferred lncome Tax - Federal
Provision for Deferred lncome Tax - State
Provision for Deferred Utility lncome Tax Credits
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-Utility Expense
Other Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
lncome Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
Net Non-Utility lncome (Add lines 20,22,23 & 24 less 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)
$ 1,270
$ (21,258)
$ (1,270)
$ (22,528)
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$s28)
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCOUNT 101 PLANT IN SERVICE DETAIL
ForYear Ended 2017
SUB
ACCT #
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
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Added
During
Year
Removed
During
Year
Balance
End of
Year
$413
$
21 384
210
$116
715
$
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
I
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
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 Furniture 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
(Add lines 1-28)
13
$
$116
$
715
$ 80,965
Enter beginning & end of year totals on 7
$
21
50
$
$
$
$
23
$3,873
$ 3,873 $
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT 108.1 DETAIL
ForYear Ended 2017
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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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
SUB
ACCT #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 Furniture and Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Stores Equipment
Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Power Operated Equipment
Communications Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment
Other Tangible Property
TOTALS (Add Lines 1 - 25)
Depreciation
Rate
o/o
0.00%
18.54o/o
0.00%
0.00%
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
or
10 051
$
$1 051
nn year on Pg 7,ne7
7,431$7,431$
$ 13,771 $ 13,771
$ 15,250 $ 25,301
116$116$
715$715$
$ 37,283 $ 47,334
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ACCT #
BALANCE SHEET
ForYear Ended 2017
or
1 101
2 102
3 103
4 105
5 114
6
7 ',t08.1
I 108.2
I 108.3
10 110.1
11 110.2
12 1'15
13
14 123
15 125
16
17 131
18 135
19 141
20 142
21 145
22 151
23 162
24 173
25 143
26
27 181
28 183
29 184
30 186
31
ASSETS
DESCRIPTION
Utility Plant in Service (From Pg 5, Line 29)
Utility Plant Leased to Others
Plant Held for Future Use
Construction Work in Progress
Utility Plant Aquisition Adjustment
Subtotal (Add Lines 1 - 5)
Accumulated Depreciation (From Pg 6, Line 26)
Accum. Depr. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
Accum. Depr. - Property Held for Future Use
Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant in Service
Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj.
Net Utility Plant (Line 6 less lines 7 - 12)
lnvestment in Subsidiaries
Other lnvestments
Total Investments (Add lines 14 & 15)
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 Deferred Charges
Total Assets (Add lines 13, 16 & 26 - 30)
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
10
11
965
37 283
$3 3
$
$
$
$
$ 3,873
$1
1
$
$
$
$
$
$392
$
8
$
$
$
$
$$
1
1
1 023
$ 12,368
$3 77
$ 84,838
$ 84,838
$ 47,334
$ 37,504
$ 24,693
2,353$
$ 27,046
$
$ 64,550
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
Name: Bitterroot Water Com
BALANCE SHEET
ForYear Ended 2017
LIABILITIES & CAPITAL
ACCT #DESCRIPTION
'l 201-3 Common Stock
2 204-6 Preferred Stock
3 207-13 MiscellaneousCapitalAccounts
4 214 Appropriated Retained Earnings
5 215 Unappropriated Retained Earnings
6 216 Reacquired Capital Stock
7 218 Proprietary Capital
I Total Equity Capital (Add Lines 1-5+7 less line 6)
I 221-2 Bonds
10 223 Advances from Associated Companies
11 224 Other Long - Term Debt
12 231 Accounts Payable
13 232 Notes Payable
14 233 Accounts Payable - Associated Companies
15 235 Customer Deposits (Refundable)
16 236.11 Accrued Other Taxes Payable
17 236.12 Accrued lncome Taxes Payable
18 236.2 Accrued Taxes - Non-Utility
19 23740 Accrued Debt, lnterest & Dividends Payable
20 241 Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities
21 251 Unamortized Debt Premium
22 252 Advances for Construction
23 253 Other Deferred Liabilities
24 255.1 Accumulated lnvestment Tax Credits - Utility
25 255.2 Accum. lnvestment Tax Credits - Non-Utility
26 261-5 Operating Reserves
27 271 Contributions in Aid of Construction
28 272 Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. **
29 281-3 Accumulated Deferred lncome Taxes
30 Total Liabilities (Add lines 9 - 29
31 TOTAL LIAB & CAPITAL ( Add lines I & 30)
** Only if Commission Approved
Balance
Beginning
of Year
145
Balance
End of
Year
lncrease
or
528
$
294
0
$
$ 31,028
1
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$1
$
1
I
$$
894
000
5331
$
089
$
$ 199 6
$ 56,050 $
$167 794
1 800
$
1
$7
$
181 7
25 089
$
$ 230,544
$ 64,550
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Name: Bifterroot Water Company
1 Retained Earnings Balance @ Beginning of Year
2 Amount Added from Current Year lncome (From Pg 4, Line 32)
3 Other Credits to Account
4 Dividends Paid or Appropriated
5 Other Distributions of Retained Earnings
6 Retained Earnings Balance @ End of Year
7 Description (Class.Par Value etc.)
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
ForYear Ended 2017
CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL
No. Shares
Authorized
DETAIL OF LONG.TERM DEBT
Year-end
Balance
$ (145Zqq)
$ (22,528\
$
$
$
$ (167,794)
No. Shares
Outstandi
lnterest
Paid
Dividends
Paid
0
lnterest
Accrued
Common, $1 Par Value 000
lnterest
Rate
50,000
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
For Year Ended 2017
1 Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made to the system during the year
2 Water Supply:Type of
Treatment:
(None, Chlorine
Pu or location
Corner of Brunner &
Rated
Capacity
Total
Capacity
000's
Gal.
Fluoride
Filter etc.
Usable
Capacity
000's
Gal.
Annual
Production
Type of
Reservoir
(Elevated,Pres-
Water
Supply
Source
(Well, Spring,
Construction
(Wood, Steel
Gal.Surface
WellRoad
3 System Storage:
n or Location
Corner of Brunner &Road
(Duplicate form and aftach if necessary. Asterisk facilities added this year.)
Concrete
120 Chlorine 32,669
100 90 Boosted
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
For Year Ended 2017
4 Pump information for ALL system pumps, including wells and boosters.
Designation or Location
&ofP
Well-Submersible
2 Booster #1
3 Booster Pum #2
6 Pressure Tanks
pump curves unless previously provided or unavailable. Asterisk facilities
Attach additional sheets if inadequate space is available on this page.
5 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?
6 lf customers are metered, what was the total amount sold in peak month?
7 Was your system designed to supply fire flows?
lf Yes: What is current system rating?
8 How many times were meters read this year?
During which months?April, May, June, July,
August, September
9 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?
10 Are backbone plant additions anticipated during the coming year?
lf Yes, attach an explanation of projects and anticipated costsl
11 ln what year do you anticipate that the system capacity (supply, storage or distribution)
will have to be expanded?
Horse
Power
Rated
Capacity
Discharge
Pressure
Energy
Used
This Year
11 062 KW
year.
32,669,350
8,225,800
N/A
5,574,810
Yes
Residential
b
90
90
NO
)m pst
20 120 20
15
30
45
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Unknown
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
Pipe
Size
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
For Year Ended 2017
FEET OF MAINS
ln Use
Beginning
Of Year
32
CUSTOMER STATISTICS
This
Year
116
Abandoned
During
Year
Thousands of Gallons Sold
This
Year
lnstalled
During
Year
Last
Year
ln Use
End of
Year
Last
Year
21
000
5003
8"
6"
N
Metered2
2A
28
2C
Residential
Commercial
lndustrial
Flat Rate:
Residential
Commercial
lndustrial
Private Fire Protection
Public Fire Protection
Street Sprinkling
Municipal, Other
Other Water Utilities
1
3
3A
3B
3C
1
4
5
6
7
8 2
0 0
0 0
116 22,350
5,376
4,9431
117 32,669
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TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8)
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118 23
1
Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me
My Commission Expires ,4,,
CERTIFICATE
State of ldaho
county"t 6*aA \SS
WE, the undersigned, Kenneth W. Rickel and Catherine L. Rickel, of the BITTERROOT WATER COMPANY
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 correct 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.
(Chief Officer)
n Charge of
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BIITTRNIIIII WAIffi Gll.. IilC.
P.0. Box 2306
llayden lafie,lll 83835
Bitterroot Water Company
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
208-683-8 I 05 or 208-660-2560
208-683-4315 (fax)
lGn Blclrol. Genoral tlanager
Phone: [phone] ot 208-600-2560
t[X: 208.680.48t8
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:
OR IPUC
PO Box 83720
Boise,lD 83720-0074
208-334-0300
800-432-0369
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:
1. 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 off valve.
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:
1. 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 obtained, diverted or used without the authorization of Bitterroot Water Co.
4. Bitterroot Water Co. has diligently attempted to notifr 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 2017
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Bitterroot Water Comnanv
Customer Rules
NOTIFICATION AND BILLING
1. 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
waterrate is $21.00 forthe first 15,000 gallons and $1.73 per 1,000 gallons afterthe 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 left at the
property 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 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 check, either at a Water Company
collection visit to terminate service or by mail.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If you cannot pay your billing in full or you receive a notice of termination, please call our office
Pavment arrangements can be made to avoid termination of serice
Termination of service will be postponed thirty (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.
(continued on next page)
July 2017 Page 2 of 3
Bitterroot Water Companv
Customer Rules
RESTRICTION OF TERMINATION 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 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 identiff him/herself 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.
HOOK.UP CHARGES & 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 $2 I .00 for the first 1 5,000 gallons of usage and $ L73 per I ,000 gallons
after the first I 5,000 gallons. These rates went into effect February l, 2006. Meters will be read between the
I't and the 5th 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 willbe added to the customer's account. The customer will be contacted by
Bitterroot Water Company staff to 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.
LANDSCAPING 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 properfy owner to comply
with this rule.
NO ONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE BITTERROOT WATER
COMPANY SFIALL TAMPER WITH, INTERFERE WITH, REPAIR, CONNECT
TO OR REPLACE ANY OF THE BITTERROOT WATER COMPANY'S
PROPERTY, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
EXTREME EMERGENCY
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