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ORDINANCE NO. 49
WATER SERVICE
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Water System 1
Section 2. Separability 1
Section 3. Penalty for Violation 1
DEFINITIONS
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4. District
5. Board
6. Water Department
7. Distribution Mains
8. Service or Service Connection
9. Public Fire Protection Service
10. Regular Water Service
11. Temporary Water Service
12. Private Fire Protection
13. Premises
Service
14. Cross -Connections
15. Owner
16. Person
NOTICES
Section 17. Notices to Customers
Section 18. Notices from Customers
APPLICATION FOR REGULAR WATER SERVICE
WHERE NO MAIN EXTENSION REQUIRED
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Section 19. Applications for Regular
Water Service 3
Section 20. Undertaking of Applicant 3
Section 21. Payment for Previous Service 3
Section 22. Installation of Services 3
Section 23. Changes in Customer's Equipment . . 3
APPLICATION FOR REGULAR WATER SERVICE.
WHEN MAIN EXTENSION IS REQUIRED
Section 24. General
Section 25. Terms and Conditions 4
Section 26. Facilities Exceeding Needs 4
Section 27. Subdivisions, Tracts or Housing
Projects 4
Section 28. Specifications and Constructions . . .4
Section 29. Property of District 4
Section 30. Extensions by District 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL USE REGULATIONS
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Number of Services per Premises . 4
Supply to separate Premises 4
Water Waste 4
Responsibility for Equipment on
Customer Premises 5
Damage to Water System Facilities . 5
Control Valve on Customer Property . 5
Cross Connections 5
Supply for Boilers, Elevators & Pumps 6
Interruptions in Service 6
Ingress & Egress 6
SERVICES & METERS
Section 41. Service Connections
Section 42. Meter Installations
Section 43. Change in Location of Meters . . .
Section 44. Change in Meter Size
Section 45. Meter Reading
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46. Meter Tests - Deposit
47. Adjustments for Meter
Section 48.
Section 49.
BILLING
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Errors - Fast
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Meters 7
Adjustments for Meter Errors - Slow
Meters 8
Non -Registering Meters 8
50. Billing
51. Opening
52. Payment
53. Billing
Combined
Period 8
and Closing Bills 8
of Bills 8
of Separate Meters Not
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DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Section 54. Disconnection for Non -Payment . . 8
Section 55. Reconnection Charge 8
Section 56. Unsafe Apparatus 8
Section 57. Cross -Connections 9
Section 58. Fraud or Abuse 9
Section 59. Non -Compliance with Regulations . . 9
Section 60. Upon Vacating Premises 9
PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION
Section 61. Use of Fire Hydrants 9
Section 62. Moving of Fire Hydrants 9
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PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
Section 63.
Section 64.
Section 65.
Section 66.
Section 67.
Section 68.
Section 69.
Payment of Cost 9
No connection to Other System . . . 9
Use 10
Meter Rates 10
Water for Fire Storage Tanks ••
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Violation of Agreement 10
Water Pressure • 10
TEMPORARY METER INSTALLATIONS
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70. A Temporary Construction Meter . . . 10
71. A Temporary Agricultural Meter . . . 11
72. Temporary Meter Application 11
73. Owners Responsibility 11
74. Temporary Meter at District Yard . . 11
75. Temporary Meter Installation Costs . 12
76. Unauthorized Use of Hydrants . . . . 12
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 77. Pools and Tanks 12
Section 78. Responsibility for Equipment . . . . 13
RATES
Section 79. Meter Classification 13
Section 80. Rate Schedule 14
Section 81. Effective Date 15
ORDINANCE NO. 49
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE BY
THE SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of the San Marcos
County Water District, San Diego County, California, as follows:
ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Water System. The District will furnish a system,
plant, and undertaking used for and useful in obtaining, conserving
and disposing of water for public and private uses, including all parts
of the enterprise, all appurtenances to it, and lands, easements rights
in land, water rights, contract rights, franchises, and other water
supply, storage and distribution facilities and equipment.
2. Separability. If any section, subsection, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be un-
constitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
3. Penalty for Violation. For the failure of the customer
to comply with(all or any part of this ordinance, and any ordinance,
resolution or order fixing rates and charges of this District, a penalty
for which has not hereafter been specifically fixed, the customer's
service shall be discontinued and the water shall not be supplied such
customer until he shall have complied with the rule or regulation, rate
or charge which he has violated or, in the event he cannot comply
with said rule or regulation, until he shall have satisfied the District
that in the future he will comply with all rules and regulations estab-
lished by ordinance of the District and with all rates and charges of
this District. In addition, thereto, he shall pay the District the sum
of five dollars ($5.00) for renewal of his service.
ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS
4. District means San Marcos County Water District.
5. Board means the Board of Directors of the San Marcos
County Water District.
6. Water District means the Board of Directors of the
District performing functions relating to the District water service,
together with the District Manager and other duly authorized repre-
sentatives.
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7. Distribution Mains
ways, alleys and easements used
and for general distribution of
means water lines in streets, high -
for public and private fire protection
water.
8. Service or Service Connection means the pipe line and
appurtenant facilities such as the curb stop, meter and meter box
all used to extend water service from a distribution main to premises.
Where services are divided at the curb or property line to serve several
customers, each such branch service shall be deemed a separate service.
9. Public Fire Protection Service means the service and
facilities of the entire water supply, storage and distribution system
of the District, including the water available for fire protection,
excepting house service connections and appurtenances thereto.
10. Regular Water Service means water service and facilities
rendered for normal domestic, agriculture, commercial and industrial
purposes on a permanent basis and the water available therefor.
11. Temporary Water Service means water service and facilities
rendered for construction work and other uses of limited duration, and
the water available therefor.
12. Private Fire Protection Service means water service and
facilities for building sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels and
other facilities installed on private property for fire protection
and the water available therefor.
13. Premises means a lot or parcel of real property under one
ownership, except where there are well-defined boundaries or partitions
such as fences, hedges or other restrictions preventing the common use
of property by the several tenants, in which case each portion shall be
deemed separate premises. Apartment houses and office buildings may
be classified as single premises.
14. Cross -Connections means any physical connection between
the piping system from the District service and that of any other water
supply that is not, or cannot be approved as safe and potable for
human consumption, whereby water from the unapproved source may be
forced or drawn into the District distribution mains.
15. Owner "Owner" means the person owning the fee, or the
person in whose name the legal title to the property appears, by deed
duly recorded in the County Recorder's office, or the person in pos-
session of the property or buildings under claim of, or exercising acts
of ownership over same for himself, or as executor, administrator,
guardian or trustee of the owner.
16. Person "Person" means an individual or a company, assoc-
iation, copartnership or public or private corporation.
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ARTICLE 3. NOTICES
17. Notices to Customers. Notices from the District to a
customer will normally be given in writing, and either delivered or
mailed to him at his last known address.
Where conditions warrant and in emergencies, the District
may resort to notification either by telephone or messenger.
18. Notices from Customers. Notices from Customer to
the District may be given by him or his authorized representative
orally or in writing at the District's operating office.
ARTICLE 4.
APPLICATION FOR REGULAR WATER SERVICE
WHERE NO MAIN EXTENSION REQUIRED
19. Applications for Regular Water Service, where no main
extension is required, must be made on the form provided by the
District.
20. Undertaking of Applicant. Such application will signify
the customer's willingness and intention to comply with this and other
ordinances or regulations relating to the regular water service and to
make payment for water service required.
21. Payment for Previous Service. An applicant will not be
honored unless payment in full has been made for water service pre-
viously rendered to the applicant by the District.
22. Installation of Services. Regular water services will,
where possible, be installed at the location desired by the applicant
of the size determined by the Water District. Service installations
will be made only to property abutting on such distribution mains as
may be constructed, at the convenience of the Water District.
Services installed in new subdivisions prior to the construction of
streets or in advance of street improvements must be accepted by the
applicant in the installed location.
23. Changes in Customer's Equipment. Customers making any
material changes in the size, character or extent of the equipment
or operations utilizing water service, or whose change in operations
result in a large increase in the use of water, shall immediately give
the District written notice of the nature of the change and, if necessary,
amend their application.
ARTICLE 5.
APPLICATION FOR REGULAR WATER SERVICE
WHEN MAIN EXTENSION REQUIRED
24. General. When an extension of the distribution mains is
necessary or a substantial investment is required to furnish service,
the applicant will be informed by the Water District as to whether or
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not the service can be extended under these regulations.
25. Terms and Conditions. Water main extensions will be made
in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance #43, as amended.
26. Facilities Exceeding Needs. Should the Water District
desire to install facilities greater than are needed to meet said
Service demands, as determined by the District, the cost of the excess
of facilities shall be borne by the District.
27. Subdivisions, Tracts or Housing Projects. On all sub-
divisions, subdivider shall present plans showing size of lines and
materials to be used, to the District Manager for his approval, and he
shall present said plans to the Board for their approval, before any
work is started on said tract. Then upon written request by the sub-
divider, the District Manager will make a final inspection and place
a request before the Board that they integrate said tract as part of
the San Marcos County Water District. The subdivider must submit a
written statement that all bills have been paid on said pipe lines
before the Board makes final acceptance of tract.
28. Specifidations and Constructions. The size, type and
quality of materials and location of the lines shall be specified by
the Water District and the actual construction will be done by the
Water District or by a contractor acceptable to it, supervised and
inspected by the District Manager, or his authorized representative.
29. Property of District. All facilities shall be the property
of the District.
30. Extensions by District. The Water District may make ex-
tensions to the facilities constructed under this article without
obligation to applicant, and refunds will not be made for services
connected to said additional extensions.
ARTICLE 6. GENERAL USE REGULATIONS
31. Number of Services per Premises. The applicant may apply
for as many services as may be reasonably required for his premises
provided that the pipe line system from each service be independent
of the others and they they not be interconnected.
32. Supply to Separate Premises. Not more than one premises
shall be serviced from each service connection.
33. Water Waste. No customer shall knowingly permit leaks or
waste of water. Where water is wastefully or negligently used on a
customer's premises, seriously affecting the general service, the
District may discontinue the service if such conditions are not correc-
ted within five days after giving the customer written notice.
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34. Responsibility for Equipment on Customer Premises.
All facilities installed by the District on private property for the
purpose of rendering water service shall remain the property of the
District and may be maintained, repaired or replaced by the Water Dist-
rict without consent or interference of the owner or occupant of the
property. The property owner shall use reasonable care in the protection
of the facilities. No payment shall be made for placing or maintaining
said facilities on private property.
35. Damage to Water System Facilities. The customer shall be
liable for any damage to the District -owned customer water service
facilities when such damage is from causes originating on the premises
by an act of the customer or his tenants, agents, employees, contractors,
licensees or permittees, including the breaking or destruction of locks
by the customer or others on or near a meter, and any damage to a meter
that may result from hot water or steam from a boiler or heater on the
customer's premises. The District shall be reimbursed by the customer
for any such damage promptly on presentation of bill.
36. Control Valve on the Customer Property. The customer will be pro-
vided with a valve on his side of the service installation, as close
to the meter location as practicable to control the flow of water to
the piping on his premises. The customer shall not use the service
curb stop to turn water on and off for his convenience.
37. Cross -Connections. The customer must comply with State
and Federal laws governing the separation of dual water systems or
installations of back flow protective devices to protect the public
water supply from the danger of cross -connections. Back flow pro-
tective devices must be installed as near the service as possible and
shall be open to test and inspection by the Water District. Plans
for installation of back flow protective devices must be approved by
the Water District prior to installation.
In special circumstances, when the customer is engaged in the
handling of especially dangerous or corrosive liquids or industrial or
process waters, the District may require the customer to eliminate
certain plumbing or piping connections as an additional precaution and
as a protection to the back flow preventive devices.
As a protection to the customer's plumbing system, a suitable
pressure relief valve must be installed and maintained by him, at his
expense, when check valves or other protective devices are used. The
relief valve shall be installed between the check valve and the water
heater.
Whenever back flow protection has been found necessary on a
water supply line entering a customer's premises, then any and all
water supply lines from the District's mains entering such premises,
buildings or structures shall be protected by an approved back flow
device, regardless of the use of the additional water supply lines.
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The double check valve or other approved back flow protection
devices may be inspected and testedperiodically for water tightness
by the District. The devices shall be serviced, overhauled, or replaced
whenever they are found defective and all costs of repair and mainten-
ance shall be borne by the customer.
The service of water to any premises may be immediately dis-
continued by the District if any defect is found in the check valve
installations or other protective devices, or if it is found that dan-
gerous unprotected cross -connections exist. Service will not be restored
until such defects are corrected.
38. Supply for Boilers, Elevators and Pumps. No person shall
draw water from the District mains or pipes directly to any stationary
steam boiler, hydraulic elevator, power pump or similar apparatus.
Where District water is used to supply a steam boiler, hydraulic eleva-
tor or power pump, the consumer shall provide a tank of sufficient
capacity to afford a supply for at least twelve hours, into which the
service pipes shall be discharged above the tank maximum water level.
39. Interruptions in Service. The District shall not be
liable for damage which may result from an interruption in service from
a cause beyond the control of the Water District. Temporary shut -downs
may be made by the Water District to make improvements and repairs.
Whenever possible and as time permits, all customers affected will be
notified prior to making such shut -down. The District will not be
liable for interruption, shortage or insufficiency of supply, or for
any loss or damage occasioned thereby, if caused by accident, act of
God, fire, strikes, riots, war or any other cause not within its control.
40. Ingress and Egress. Representatives from the Water District
shall have the right of ingress and egress to the customer premises at
reasonable hours for any purpose reasonably connected with the furnish-
ing of water service.
ARTICLE 7. SERVICES AND METERS
41. Service Connections. The District will furnish and install
a service and meter of such size and at such location as the applicant
requests, provided such requests are reasonable. However,the District
reserves the right for final selection of size, type and location of
any service; the service will be installed from its water distribution
main to the curb line or property line of the premises which may abut
on the street, on other thoroughfares, or on the District right-of-way
or easement. Charges for new services are payable in advance and shall
be as follows:
Size of Service
5/8 x 3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inch
Charge
$120.00
175.00
275.00
For services larger than 1-1/2 inches the applicant will be
billed for the cost of installation plus 15%.
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Only duly authorized employees or agents of the District will
be permitted to install a service connection from the District's main
to the customer's permises.
42. Meter Installations. Meters will be installed at the curb,
at the property line, or in sidewalk basements, and shall be owned by
the District. No rent or other charge will be paid by the District for
a meter or other facilities, including housing and connections, located
on a customer's premises. All meters will be sealed by the District
at the time of installation, and no seal shall be altered or broken
except by one of its authorized employees or agents. Should such
illegal turn -on occur, the meter may be removed and a penalty of Five
($5.00) Dollars charged to the consumer. Service shall not be resumed
until all such charges have been paid.
43. Change in Location of Meters. Meters moved for the con-
venience of the customer will be relocated at the customer's expense.
If the lateral distance which the customer desires to have the meter
moved exceeds eight feet (8'), he will be required to pay for a new
service at the desired location.
44. Change in Meter Size. Any change in meter size after in-
stallation desired by the customer, shall be charged on a cost plus
fifteen (15%) per cent basis with credit given on a fair basis for any
salvable material from the previous service.
45. Meter Reading. Meters will be read as nearly as possible
on the same day of each month. Billing periods containing less than
twenty-seven (27) days or more than thirty-three (33) days, will be
pro -rated.
46. Meter Tests - Deposit. All meters will be tested prior to
installation and no meter will be installed which registers more than
two (2%) percent fast. If a customer desires to have the meter serving
his premises tested, he shall first deposit with the District, in
accordance with the following schedule:
Meter Size Charge
5/8 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inch
2 inch and larger
$ 5.00
7.50
15.00
25.00
Should the meter register more than two (2%) per cent fast, the deposit
will be refunded, but should the meter register less than two (2%) per-
cent fast, the deposit will be retained by the Water District.
47. Adjustments for Meter Errors - Fast Meters. If a meter
tested at the request of a customer pursuant to Section 46, is found
to be more than two (2%) per cent fast, the excess charges for the time
service was rendered the customer requesting the test, or for a period
of six months, whichever shall be the lessor, shall be refunded to the
customer.
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48. Adjustment for Meter Errors - Slow Meters. If a meter
tested at the request of a customer pursuant to Section 46, is found
to be more than five (5%) per cent slow, the District may bill the
customer for the amount of the undercharge based upon corrected meter
readings for the period not exceeding six months, that the meter was
in use.
49. Non -Registering Meters. If a meter is found to be not
registering, the charges for service shall be at the minimum monthly
rate or based on the estimated consumption, whichever is greater.
Such estimates shall be made from previous consumption for a comparable
period or by such other method as is determined by the Water District
and its decision shall be final.
ARTICLE 8. BILLING
50. Billing Period. The regular billing period will be
monthly or bi-monthly at the option of the District.
51. Opening and Closing Bills. Opening and closing bills for
less than the normal billing period shall be pro -rated both as to mini-
mum charges and quantity blocks. Closing bills may be estimated by
the Water District for the final period as an expendiency to permit the
customer to pay the closing bill at the time service is discontinued.
52. Payment of Bills. Bills for water service shall be
rendered at the end of each billing period.
53. Billing of Separate Meters Not Combined. Separate bills
will be rendered for each meter installation except where the Water
District has, for its own convenience, installed two or more meters
in place of one meter. Where such installations are made the meter
readings will be combined for billing purposes.
ARTICLE 9. DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
54. Disconnection for Non -Payment. Service may be discontinued
and disconnected for non-payment on or before the 30th day of the month
following the month in which the bill is sent. At least five (5) days
prior to such discontinuance the customer will be sent a final notice
informing him that the discontinuance will be enforced if payment is not
made within the time specified in said notice. The failure of the
District to send or any such person to receive said notice shall not
affect the District's power herennder. A customer's water service may
be discontinued if water service furnished at a previous location is not
paid for within the time herein fixed for the payment of bills. If a
customer receives water service at more than one location and the bill
for a service at any one location is not paid within the time provided
for payment, water service at all locations may be turned off.
55. Reconnection Charge. A reconnection charge of $5.00 will
be made and collected prior to renewing service following a discontin-
uance or disconnection.
56. Unsafe Apparatus, Water service may be refused or dis-
continued to any premises where apparatus or appliances ,are in use which
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might endanger or disturb the service to other customers.
57. Cross -Connections. Water service may be refused or
discontinued to any premises where there exists a cross -connection
in violation of State or Federal laws.
58. Fraud or Abuse. Service may be discontinued if necessary
to protect the District against fraud or abuse.
59. Non -Compliance with Regulations. Service may be discon-
tinued for non-compliance with this or any other ordinance or regulation
related to the water service.
60. Upon Vacating Premises. Customer desiring to discontinue
service should so notify the Water District two (2) days prior to
vacating the premises. Unless discontinuance of service is ordered,
the customer shall be liable for charges whether or not any water is
used.
ARTICLE 10. PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION
61. Use of Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants are for use by the
District or by organized fire protection agencies pursuant to contract
with the District. Other parties desiring to use fire hydrants for
any purpose must first obtain written premission from the Water District
prior to use and shall operate the hydrant in accordance with instruc-
tions issued by the Water District. Unauthorized use of hydrants will
be cause for prosecution according to law.
62. Moving of Fire Hydrants. When a fire hydrant has been
installed in the location specified by the proper authority, the District
has fulfilled its obligation. If a property owner or other party
desires a change in size, type or location, he shall bear all costs of
such change, without refund. Any change in the location of a fire
hydrant must be approved by the proper authority.
ARTICLE 11. PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
63. Payment of Cost. The applicant for private fire protec-
tion service shall pay the total actual cost of installation of the
service from the distribution main to the customer's permises including
the cost of a detector check meter or other suitable and equivalent
device, valve and meter box, said installation to become the property
of the District. The District may agree to install the connection and
meter at cost plus fifteen (15%) per cent.
64. No Connection to Other System. There shall be no connec-
tion between this fire protection system and any other water distribution
system on the premises.
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65. Use. There shall be no water used through the fire
protection service except to extinguish accidental fires and for testing
the fire fighting equipment.
66. Meter Rates. Any consumption recorded on the meter will
be charged for at double the regular service rates except that no charge
will be made for water used to extinguish accidental fires where such
fires have been reported to the fire department.
67. Water for Fire Storage Tanks. Occasionally water may be
obtained from a private fire service for filling a tank connected with
the fire service, but only if written permission is secured from the
District in advance and an approved means of measurement is available.
The regular water rates will be applied.
68. Violation of Agreement. If water is used from a private
fire service in violation of the agreement or of these regulations,
the District may, at its option, discontinue and remove the service.
69. Water Pressure and Supply. The District assumes no
responsibility for loss or damage due to lack of water or pressure
and merely agrees to furnish such quantities and pressures as are
available in its general distribution system. The service is subject
to shut -downs and variations required by the operation of the system.
In the event of a shortage water will be rationed, and the Board shall
be the sole judge as to how the supply shall be allocated.
ARTICLE 12. TEMPORARY METER INSTALLATIONS
70. A Temporary Construction Meter, may be installed upon
receipt by the District of a duly executed written application indicat-
ing the preferred location and proposed use of said temporary construc-
tion meter accompanied by:
(1) A deposit equal to cost of meter. This deposit
will be refunded if and when the meter is re-
turned to the District in good order.
(2) A fee in the amount of the estimated installation
and removal costs of said temporary meter. These
estimated costs shall be determined by the
District.
(3) A deposit in the amount of the District's
estimate of one months billing for water
charges. Should this deposit be in excess
of the charges for water use accruing
against that account, said excess will be
refunded when said account is terminated.
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(4) The ready -to -serve charge will be as per
District's current water rate schedule, but
not less than $10.00 per month.
The water rate shall be as per District's
current water rate for domestic water.
71. A Temporary Agricultural Meter, may be installedupon
receipt by the District of a duly executed written application by
the owner of the property on which the water is to be used, and a
legal description of such property, accompanied by:
(1) A deposit equal to the cost of the meter.
This deposit will be refunded if and when
the meter is returned to the District in
good order.
(2) A fee in the amount of the estimated in-
stallation and removal costs of said
agricultural meter. These estimated
costs shall be determined by the District.
(3) The water rate, applicable to a temp-
orary agricultural meter shall be the
same as the District's current agri-
culture water rates, including the
ready -to -serve charges.
72. Temporary Meter Application. No temporary meter shall
be installed until and unless a written application is made therefor
on the usual District form accompanied by a cash deposit as herein
set forth. The District at all times reserves the right to determine
the location and size of said meters, and further reserves the right
to reduce the size of said meters at any time, and to terminate said
temporary service after four weeks notice. Notice shall consist of
a registered letter, stating the intended termination, mailed to the
owner's address as shown on the service application.
73. Owners Responsibility. The owner of the land, for which
the temporary meter is requested, is responsible for all charges in-
curred by meter installation, removal and water usage in accordance
with District policy.
74. Temporary Meter at District Yard. An applicant who
expects to use less than 8000 cubic feet (60,000'gallons) of water
during a period, not exceeding two (2) weeks, will be allowed to
obtain water from a 2" meter, installed at the District's office,
after a deposit of $20.00 has been made.
Should said deposit be in excess of the charges for the water at the
current domestic rate said excess will be refunded at the termination
of water use.
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75. Temporary Meter Installation Costs. The following costs
for temporary meter installations are valid for connection of meters
to existing Fire Hydrants or blow -offs. In case fire hydrants or
blow -offs are not available, applicant will be billed for that part
of installation and removal costs which are in excess of amounts
shown below:
5/8" Meter Cost
Material & Meter
Install & Remove
Ready -to -serve
Advance billing
1" Meter
$ 40.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Total $ 70.00
Material & Meter $ 80.00
Install & Remove 10.00
Ready -to -serve 10.00
Advance billing 20.00
Total $ 120.00
1-1/2" Meter
Material & Meter $ 150.00
Install & Remove 10.00
Ready -to -serve 15.00
Advance Billing 25.00
Total $ 200.00
2" Meter (Short torrent)
Material & Meter $ 210.00
Install & remove 15.00
Ready -to -serve 25.00
Advance billing 50.00
Total $ 300.00
If meter is damaged or seal is broken, applicant will be held respon-
sible and any future service may be refused.
76. Unauthorized Use of Hydrants. Tampering with any fire
hydrant for the unauthorized use of water therefrom, or for any other
puspose, is a misdemeanor, punishable by law.
ARTICLE 13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
77. Pools and Tanks. When an abnormally large quantity of
water is desired for filling a swimming pool or for other purposes,
arrangements must be made with the District prior to taking such water.
Permission to take water in unusual quantities will be
given only if it can be safely delivered through the District's fac-
ilities and if other consumers are not inconvenienced thereby.
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78. Responsibility for Equipment. The customer shall, at his
own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe con-
dition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling,
applying and utilizing water, and the District shall not be responsible
for any loss or damage caused by the improper installation of such
equipment, or the negligence or wrongful act of the customer or of
any of his tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or per-
mittees in installing, maintaining, operating or interfering with such
equipment. The District shall not be responsible for damage to property
caused by faucets, valves and other equipment which may be open when
water is turned on at the meter, either originally or when turned on after
a temporary shut -down.
ARTICLE 14. RATES
79. Meter Classification. Each water service of the District
will be classified in regard to water use in accordance with the follow-
ing schedule:
1. Class "A" Meters:
This meter serves "agricultural use" only.
"Agricultural use" is hereby defined as:
The growing or raising for the purposes
of commerce, trade, or industry, of agri-
cultural products, in conformity with the
recognized practices of husbandry, and is
produced for any of the following:
a. For human consumption or for the market.
b. For the feeding of fowl or livestock
produced for human consumption or for
the market.
c For the feeding of fowl or livestock for
the purpose of obtaining their products
for human consumption or for the market.
d. For the raising of flowers for the market.
(nurseries do not qualify.)
Such agricultural products are to be raised
or grown on a parcel of land having an area of
not less than one acre utilized exclusively
therefor.
2. Class "B" Meter
This meter serves both "agricultural use" as defined
above and "non-agricultural use".
3. Class "C" Meter
This meter serves non-agricultural use only.
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80. Rate Schedule.
Ready -to -serve charges:
Meter Size
Monthly Rate
5/8 x 3/4 inch $ 3.50
1 inch 7.50
1-1/2 inch 15.00
2 inch or larger 25.00
Additional Service Charge.- An additional service
charge of $1.00 per month for each mobile home space,
will be due and payable, in addition to the Ready -
to -serve charge.
MONTHLY QUANTITY CHARGES
In addition to the monthly ready -to -serve charge,
as defined in Section 80, all water delivered
will be charged for at the following established
rates:
Class "A" Meters
per 100 cubic feet
Class "B" Meters
000 to 7500 cubic feet
7600 and over
Class "C" Meters
000 to 7500 cubic feet
7600 and over
MONTHLY FLAT RATE CHARGES
Private fire service,
$0.12
per 100 cubic feet 0.25
11 11 11 11
0.12
per 100 cubic feet 0.25
11 �� 11 11
0.17
per inch diameter $1.50
Charges for water used are for a single occupancy only
and will be repeated for each additional occupancy
served through the same meter.
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81. All other ordinances or ammendents in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall become effective on the first day of
July , 1970.
THIS ORDINANCE PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day
of June 1970, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors: Dow, Dutton, Mahr, Vanderbeck and Blanchard
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
�6.01.4 oj4CQ
President o the Board o Directors of
the San Marcos County Water District
ATTEST:
retary of the San Marcos runty Water
District and Board of Dir-: •rs thereof
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