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Home My WebLink About2019Annual Report.pdfBtT-t$ AI{T{T]AL REPORT OF BITTERROOT WATER COMPANY NAME PO Box 2306 Hayden Lake, lD 83835 ADDRESS TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR THE 1.,,-: *i iil l*'r\.) i- 'Ci\ iil :re-':f i !' i*,-r t.() (-l"l YEAR ENDED 2019 ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITTES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2019 Corporation 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 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 COMPANY INFORMATION Bitterroot Water Gompany 6/16/1995 ldaho 24/;61 Oad Hishway 95 N, Atho!. lD 83801 (Not mailing address) PO Box 2306 Hayden Lake ldaho 83835 Phone No. Ken Ricke!208-683-8{05 Ken Rickel Rickel Ken Rickel Rickel lnland Northwest Consultants Ken Rickel Susan Jacobson 4005 No President (Owner) Vice President Secretary General Manager Complaints or Billing Engineering Emergency Service Accounting 05208-683-8't 05 05 05 05 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 2M61 Old Hiqhwav 95 N City Athol State ldaho 83801 Rev 3/02 zip Page 1 NAME: Bitterroot Water Companv COMPANY INFORMATION (Cont.) Forthe Year Ended 2019 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? 17 ls water purchased for resale through the system? 18 lf yes Name of Organization Name of owner or operator Mailing Address City State Zip Water Purchased 19 Has any system(s) been disapproved by the ldaho Department of Environmental Quality? lf yes, attach ful! 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 $Amount $ No No February-2019 (Al! new customers receive a copy in their packet) No No No 0 0 0 0 Rev 3/02 Page 2 NAME: Bitterroot Water Gompany REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL For the Year Ended 2019 ACCT #DESCRIPTI N 1 460 Unmetered Water Revenue 2 461.1 Metered Sales - Residential 3 461.2 Metered Sales - Commercial, lndustrial 4 462 Fire Protection Revenue 5 464 Other Water Sales Revenue 6 465 lrrigation Sales Revenue 7 466 Sales for Resale 8 400 Total Revenue (Add Lines 1 - 7) (also enter result on Page 4, line 1) I . DEQ Fees Bilted separately to customers '10 ** Hookup or Connection Fees Collected 'l'l ***Commission Approved Surcharges Collected 4OI OPERATING EXPENSES '12 601.1-6 Labor - Operation & Maintenance 13 601.7 Labor - Customer Accounts 14 601.8 Labor - Administrative & General 15 603 Salaries, Officers & Directors 16 604 Employee Pensions & Benefits 17 610 Purchased Water 18 615-16 Purchased Power & Fuel for Power 19 618 Chemicals 20 620.1-6 Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint. 2'l 620.7-B Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General 22 631-34 Contract Services - Professional $67,544 $ $20 $ $651 $1,410 $ $ $11,756 $ $30 $3301 $ 12,415 $1,000 80 $ 1,841 $ 6l,slz Booked to Acct # Booked to Acct # Booked to Acct # 8 460 460 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 635 636 64142 650 656-59 660 666 667 670 675 $2,412 $ 3,766 Total Operating Expenses (Add lines 12 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2) $ 36,69i 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 Rev 3/02 Page 3 Name: Bitterroot Water Companv INCOME STATEMENT For Year Ended 2019 ACCT #DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 403 406 407 408.1 0 408.11 408.12 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 $ 36,691 $702 $212 $ 1,26s $ $735 $ 67,572 $ 39,645 $ 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 20 415 416 419 420 421 426 408.20 409-20 427.3 427.5 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 $40 TotalExpenses 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) $ 27,927 $137 $ (137) $ 27,790 Rev 3/02 Page 4 $ 27,790 Name: Bitterroot Water Company ACCOUNT 101 PLANT IN SERVICE DETATL ForYear Ended 2019 SUB 1 301 2 302 3 303 4 304 5 305 6 306 7 307 8 308 9 309 10 310 't1 3't1 12 320 13 330 14 331 15 333 16 334 17 335 18 336 # Balance Beginning of Year 098 5,094 19 4 115 12 $ 19 275 4 $771 Added During Year Removed During Year Balance End of Year 5,094 992 380 $20 11 12 $ 289,771 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) 2$ $ $ $ $ $ $ 54$ $ $ $ 035 275$ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 339 340 34',| 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 $ $ $ $ Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 'l $$ Rev 3/02 Page 5 Name: Bifterroot Water Gompany ACCUMU LATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT 1 08. 1 DETAI L For Year Ended 2019 SUB ACCT #DESCRIPTION 304 Structures and lmprovements 305 Collecting & lmpounding Reservoirs 306 Lake, River & Other lntakes 307 Wells 308 lnfiltration Galleries & Tunnels 309 Supply Mains 310 Power Generation Equipment 311 Power Pumping Equipment 320 Purification Systems 330 Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes 331 Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories 333 Services 334 Meters and Meter lnstallations 335 Hydrants 336 Backflow Prevention Devices 339 Other Plant & Misc. Equipment 340 Office Furniture and Equipment 34'l Transportation Equipment 342 Stores Equipment 343 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment 344 Laboratory Equipment 345 Power Operated Equipment 346 Communications Equipment 347 Miscellaneous Equipment 348 Other Tangible Property TOTALS (Add Lines 1 - 25) Depreciation Rate o/o 0.00o/o 0.39% 0.00% Balance Beginning of Year Balance End of Year lncrease or ,| 2 3 4 5 6 7 I 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 231 116 74 34 247 $ $ end year totals on Pg 7, Line 7 $ 18.388 $ 18.619 $$ $$ $ 54.380 $ 54.380 $$ $$ $ 20,487 $ 20.487 $ 34,726 $ 34.842 $$ $$ $ 109.209 $ 109.456 $$ $ 18,450 $ 18.524 188$$222 s $ $$ 4.996$$ 4,996 $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ s 260.823 s 261.525 Rev 3/02 Page 6 Name: Blttorroot Wetrr Gompany BATANCE SHEET For Year Ended 2019 ACCT # 1 101 2 102 3 103 4 105 5 114 6 7 108.1 8 108.2 I 108.3 10 't10.1 'l'l '110.2 12 115 13 14 123 15 '.125 16 '17 131 18 135 19 141 20 142 21 145 22 151 23 162 24 173 25 143 26 27 181 28 183 29 184 30 186 31 ASSETS DESCRIPTION Utility Plant in Service (From Pg 5, Line 29) Utility Plant Leased to Others Plant Held for Future Use Construction Work in Progress Utility Plant Aquisition Adjustment Subtotal (Add Lines 1 - 5) Accumulated Depreciation (From Pg 6, Line 26) Accum. Depr. - Utility Plant Lease to Others Accum. Depr. - Property Held for Future Use Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant in Service Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj. Net Utility PIant (Line 6 less lines 7 - 12) lnvestment in Subsidiaries Other lnvestments Total lnvestments (Add lines 14 & 15) Cash Short Term lnvestments Accts/Notes Receivable - Customers Other Receivables Receivables from Associated Companies Materials & Supplies lnventory Prepaid Expenses Unbilled (Accrued) Utility Revenue Provision for Uncollectable Accounts Total Current (Add lines 17 -24 less line 25) Unamortized Debt Discount & Expense Preliminary Survey & lnvestigation Charges Deferred Rate Case Expenses Other Deferred Charges Total Assets (Add lines 13, 16 & 26 - 30) $$ Balance Beginning 771 771 260 $ 26,849 $ 84,941 2 019 $1r Balance End of Year lncrease or 0 0 13 7 $ 12,973 1 702 2 $ $ 1 $ 289.771 $ 289,771 s 261.s25 2.098$ $ 26,147 $ 99.120 $ (1.205) $ 97,915 S $ 2,019 $ 126,081 Rev 3/02 Page 7 Name: Bitterroot Water Companv BALANCE SHEET ForYearEnded 2019 LIABILITIES & CAPITAL DESCRIPTION Common Stock Preferred Stock Miscellaneous Capital Accounts Appropriated Retained Earnings Unappropriated Retained Earnings Reacquired Capital Stock Proprietary Capital Total Equity Capital (Add Lines 1-5+7less line 6) Bonds Advances from Associated Companies Other Long - Term Debt Accounts Payable Notes Payable Accounts Payable - Associated Companies Customer Deposits (Refundable) Accrued Other Taxes Payable Accrued lncome Taxes Payable Accrued Taxes - Non-Utility Accrued Debt, lnterest & Dividends Payable Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities Unamortized Debt Premium Advances for Construction Other Deferred Liabilities Accumulated lnvestment Tax Credits - Utility Accum. lnvestment Tax Credits - Non-Utility Operating Reserves Contributions in Aid of Construction Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. ** Accumulated Deferred lncome Taxes Total Liabilities (Add tines 9 - 29 LIAB & CAPITAL ( Add lines 8 & 30) ** Only if Commisslon Approved Balance Beginning ofYear 1 1 800 12 126 Balance End of Y lncrease or 1 20',t-3 2 204-6 3 207-13 4 214 5 215 6 216 7 218 8 I 221-2 10 223 11 224 12 231 13 232 '14 233 15 235 16 236.11 17 236.'.t2 18 236.2 19 237-40 20 241 21 251 22 252 23 253 24 25s.',1 25 255.2 2A 26't-5 27 27',1 28 272 29 281-3 30 31 TOTAL ACCT # $ $ $783 783 111 $1 717 11 $ $ $ $1 $ $ $ 25 1 1 $ Q4.925\ 1.800s $ (23.125) $327 $ 123.687 $ $ $ 25,192 $ $ 149.206 $ 126,081 Rev 3/02 Page I Name: Bitterroot Water Gompany 'l Retained Earnings 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 Earnings6 Retained Earnings Balance @ End of Year 7 Descriotion (Class. Par Value etc.) STATEMENT OF RETAINEO EARNINGS ForYear Ended 2019 CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL No. Shares Authorized DETAIL OF LONG.TERM DEBT Year-end Balance $ (51,708) $27,790 $2,993 $ s (4,000) $ (24,925) No. Shares lnterest Paid Dividends Paid 0 lnterest Accrued Common $1 Par Value 8 lnterest Rate 50,000 Rev 3/02 Page 9 Name: Bitterroot Water Gompany SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA ForYear Ended 2019 1 Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made to the system during the year 2 Water Supply or location Corner of Brunner & Rated Capaci$ Total Capacity 000's Gal. Type of Treatment: (None, Chlorine Fluoride Usable Capacity 000's Gal. Annual Production Type of Reservoir (Elevated,Pres- urized Gal.Surface Well Water Supply Source (Well, Spring, Construction (Wood, Steel Concrete Concrete Fi Road 3 System Storage: or Location Comer of Brunner &Road (Duplicate form and attach if necessary. Asterisk facilities added this year.) 120 Chlorine 32.842 100 90 Boosted Rev 3/02 Page 10 Name: Bitterroot Water Company SYSTEM ENGINEERING OATA (continued) ForYear Ended 2019 4 Pump information for ALL system pumps, including wells and boosters Designation or Location &of Pu Horse Power Rated Capacity Discharge Pressure Energy Used This Year 32,841,600 111 09 KW Booster Pu #1 Booster #2 6 Pressure Tanks ** Su pump curves unless previously or unavailable. Asterisk facilities added this year. Attach additiona! 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? How many times were meters read this year? During which months?April, May, June, Julv, Auqust, 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? 7, 1 16,365 N/A 7, 1 16,365 Yes Residential 68 90 90 NO 20 120 20 15 30 45 Rev 3/02 Page 11 Unknown Name: Bitterroot Water Company Pipe 8', SYSTEM ENGINEERTNG DATA (continued) ForYearEnded 2019 FEET OF MAINS ln Use Beginning OfYearSize Residential Commercial lndustrial Flat Rate: Residential Commercial lndustrial Private Fire Protection Public Fire Protection Street Sprinkling Municipal, Other Other Water Utilities 000 CUSTOMER STATISTTCS This Year 160 lnstalled During Year Last Year Abandoned During Year This Year ln Use End of Year Last Year 000 3 3A 3B 3C 0 0 0 Metered2 2A 28 2C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8) 0 0 0 0 159 32.842 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 934 160 33,776 Rev 3/02 Page 12 36,674 CERTIFICATE State of ldaho ) )ss County of Hooflilk ( \ 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 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 in Charge of Accounts) Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me I tns-/L day oLAAY-,u?A NOTARY c My Commission Expi,"" l'247- Loz-o gdUoxcel4 nelsoni anulrpts/wlrannuahpl DOROTHYB. ELDRIDGE NOTARY PUBLIG State of ldaho Commission No.25090 Rev 3/02 Page 13 Bitterroot Water Company Inc. PO Box 2306 Hayden Lake, lD 83835 Phone: (208) 683-8105 or (208) 660-2560 SUMMARY OF RUTES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TDAHO PUBUC UTIUTIES COMMTSSTON (lpUC) GOVERNTNG CUSTOMER RELATIONS OF NATURAT GAS, EIECTRIC AND WATER PUBLIC UTITITIES These rules cover the rights and responsibilities of the customer and the utility. A utllity may terminate service to a customer without his/her permission after adequate notice for the following reasons:L. Failure to pay an undisputed past due bill, or when payment is made with a dishonored check or electronic payment.2. Failure to make security deposit where it is required.3. Failure to abide by terms of a payment arrangement.4. Customer or applicant misrepresented their identity for the purpose of obtaining utility service.5' customer or applicant denied or prevented the utility's access to the meter.6. Willful waste of service through improper equipment or otherwise.7. Customer or applicant is a minor not competent to contract as defined by ldaho Code.8' Customer or applicant owes money on an existing account or from a previous account for service provided within the past four years. A utility may deny or terminate service without prior notice to the customer or applicant and without his/her permission for one or more of the following reasons:1. A situation exists that is immediately dangerous to life, physical safety, or property.2. The utility is ordered to terminate service by any court, the Commission or other duly authorized public authority.3' The service is obtained, diverted, or used without the authorization or knowledge of the utility.4. The utility has made a diligent attempt to notify the customer of termination, but has been unable to make contact. NOTIFICATION 7. A billing may be considered past due twenty (20) days after the billing date. A written notice of termination must be mailed at least seven (7) days before the proposed termination date. (tnitial Notice)2. At least twenty-four (24) hours before the service is terminated, another attempt shall be made to contact the customer in person or bytelephone. (Final Notice)3. lf service is not terminated within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the proposed termination date, another initial and final notice are required. 4. No additional notice is required if, upon receipt of a termination notice, the customer makes a payment arrangement and fails to keep it, or when payment is made with a dishonored check or electronic payment. WHEN TERMINATION !S NOTATLOWEDL. The unpaid bill totals less than fifty dollars (S50) or two (2) months service, whichever is less.2. The unpaid bill is for service to another customer.3. The unpaid bill results from the purchase of non-utility goods or services.4. Terminations are not allowed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, legal holidays recognized by the State of ldaho, the day preceding legal holidays, or at any time when the company is not open for business. MEDICAT EMERGENCY lf the customer or a member of the customer's family is seriously ill or has a medical emergency, the utility will postpone termination of service for thirty (30) days if a written certificate signed by a licensed physician or public health official is received. Page 1 February 2020 Bitterroot Water Company lnc. SUMMARY OF RUTES AND REGUTATIONS OF THE IDAHO PUBUC UTtUTtES COMMTSSTON (rpucl GOVERNTNG CUSTOMER RETATIONS OF NATURAT GAS, ELECTRIC AND WATER PUBI.IC UTITITIES (Contlnued) PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS The Company may assist you by making payment arrangements not requiring immediate payment in full. Please contact us prior to the Final Date to arrange such a payment plan. DEPOSIT The IPUC rules allow utilities to ask for deposits or payment guarantees under specific conditions. At this time, the Company does not require deposits or payment guarantees. COMPIAINT PROCEDURE An informal or formal complaint concerning the termination of service, policies and practices, or any other matter may be filed directly with the utility. lf the customer is dissatisfied with the proposed resolution of the complaint, they may contact the Consumer Assistance staff at: ldaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 83720 Boise,lD 83720-0074 800-432-0369 (toll free) or 208-334-0369 http://www.puc.idaho.sov Termination of service is prohibited while a complaint is pending with the Commission or with a court in the state of ldaho. The Commission's Utility Customer Relation Rules are available on the IPUC's website. Page 2 February 2020 Bitterroot Water Company, lnc.PO Box 2306 Hayden Lake, lD 83835 Phone: (208) 583-8105 or (208) 660-2550 OFFICE/REGUIAR business hours are defined as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:OO p.m., except holidays recognized by the State of ldaho. RATES The monthly base rate is 521.00 per month, which includes 15,000 gallons. There is a commodity charge of 51.73/1,000 gallons for all consumption in excess of 20,000 gallons. These rates went into effect February t,2006. MISCETIANEOUS CHARGES Reconnection Charge for Non-payment or Cross Connection Control Returned Payment Charge: One-time New Service Hookup Charge: Szs.oo s20.00 s7s0.00 ln most cases, these charges must be paid prior to service being provided or restored. See the Company's Tariff for full details for charges, fees, and rates. The Tariff can be viewed online on the ldaho public Utilities Commission's website at http://www.puq.ida On the Main Page, under "WATER" select the "more" button. Then under "RESOURCES" select "APPROVED WATER TARIFFS" and then choose the appropriate tariff. BITLING Customers will be billed monthly based on the meter readings from the previous billing period. Meters will be read at the end of the month (weather permitting). lnvoices will be sent out by the 10th of each 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 The Company currently accepts cash or check payments. IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. lt is the custome/s responsibility to repair any water leaks or damage to the service line from the meter to the home, in the home, or on the customer's premises. Preventing lines from freezing and making prompt repairs, if necessary, result in lower bills and conserves water. 2. Make sure you know where the main water shutoff valve in your house is located in case you have a plumbing emergency. 3. Fire Hydrant - Any customer with a hydrant located on their property is responsible to make sure that access to the hydrant is not blocked by landscaping, trees, shrubs, or fences. Fire department personnel must be able to reach all sides of a hydrant. 4, Meter Access - Company personnel must be able to reach all sides of a meter easily. The customer must make sure that access to the meter is not blocked by landscaping, trees, shrubs, or fences. Typically, the meter cover is located near where the water line enters the property. 5. 811- Before You Dig - ldaho Code, Chapter 22, Sections 55-2201 to 55-2270 requires anyone digging, including homeowners, to contact Digline 2 to 10 business days before starting work. Calt8l1or 800-342-1585 (http://www.dieline.com) Pass Word provides industry-leading one-Call Service (Call Before You Dig): Kootenai County: 800-428-4950 NOTE: No one, except an authorized agent of Happy Valley Water System lnc, shall tamper with, interfere with, repair, connect to, or replace any of the Company's property. Any damage to the meter or the Company's equipment by the Customer will be the financial responsibility of the Customer. February 2020 Bitterroot Water Company, lnc.PO Box 2306 Hayden Lake, lD 83835 Phone: (208) 683-8105 or (208) 660-2560 OFFTCE/REGUIAR business hours are defined as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:OO p.m., except holidays recognized by the State of tdaho. RATES The monthly base rate is 530.00 per month, which includes 15,000 gallons. There is a commodity charge of S1.10/1,000 gallons for all consumption in excess of 15,000 gallons. MISCETTANEOUS CHARGES Reconnection Charge for Non-payment or Cross Connection Control Returned Payment Charge: One-time New Service Hookup Charge: s2s.00 s2s.o0 S5,ooo.oo ln most cases, these charges must be paid prior to service being provided or restored. See the Company's Tariff for full details for charges, fees, and rates. The Tariff can be viewed online on the ldaho Public Utilities Commission's website at http://www.puc.ida On the Main Page, under "WATER" select the "more" button. Then under "RESOURCES" select "APPROVED WATER TARIFFS" and then choose the appropriate tariff. B!tLING Customers will be billed monthly based on the meter readings from the previous billing period, payable by the 25th of the month. Meters will be read at the end of the month (weather permitting). lnvoices will be sent out by the 10th of each month. An invoice will be considered past due by the 5th of the month following billing. The Company currently accepts cash or check payments. !MPORTANT REM!NDERS 1. lt is the custome/s responsibility to repair any water leaks or damage to the service line from the meter to the home, in the home, or on the customer's premises. Preventing lines from freezing and making prompt repairs, if necessary, result in lower bills and conserves water. 2. Make sure you know where the main water shutoffvalve in your house is located in case you have a plumbing emergency. 3. Fire Hydrant - Any customer with a hydrant located on their property is responsible to make sure that access to the hydrant is not blocked by landscaping, trees, shrubs, or fences. Fire department personnel must be able to reach all sides of a hydrant. 4. Meter Access - Company personnel must be able to reach all sides of a meter easily. The customer must make sure that access to the meter is not blocked by landscaping, trees, shrubs, or fences. Typically, the meter cover is located near where the water line enters the property. 5. 811- Before You Dig - ldaho Code, Chapter 22, Sections 55-2201to 55-2210 requires anyone digging, including homeowners, to contact Digline 2 to 10 business days before starting work. Call811or800-342-1585 (http://www.d,ieline.com) Pass Word provides industry-leading One-Call Service (Call Before You Dig): Kootenai County: 800-428-4950 NOTE: No one, except an authorized agent of Happy Valley Water System lnc, shall tamper with, interfere with, repair, connect to, or replace any of the Company's property. Any damage to the meter or the Company's equipment by the Customer will be the financial responsibility of the Customer. February 2020