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Chapter 13.07 WATER AND WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES AND CHARGES Back in 2004, TRWA staff met with TCEQ to discuss several issues relating to their capacity regulations and interpretations. The purpose of an equity buy-in fee is to establish parity between the new customer or applicant and those who have already been receiving service. <9A> <9A> <0161> It is not cost effective for us to run a six inch line extension just to supply water to one new house. It is never a good idea to set a meter at one residence with a yard or service line running across the property to the next active connection. <002D> pSaU0t}% tAkmBxJ
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You could also require the applicant to provide this information as part of the application process. 0 The TRWA Sample Tariff addresses this issue and follows the Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chapter 24 rules about the systems ability to access a meter for repairs and normal service. <91> <92> <2018> /CMapType 2 def Turn the well control on and fill the tank or until there has been sufficient production from the well into the tank to raise the level of water or for the pump to cut off automatically. <8D> <8D> <2022> Given more information about your utility we may have suggestions regarding ideas on sharing the cost of any upgrade. One of the main reasons for a turbine or propeller master meter to register incorrectly is improper piping configurations from the well to and past the meter location. Using the formula 3.14 X Radius X Radius X Height X 7.48 (gallons per cubic feet) you can calculate the number of gallons of water added to the storage tank. <8F> <8F> <2022> How do you protect the integrity of the system when you do not know the background or intent of the person performing the volunteer work? endstream
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The nagging question I have is what is the motive for this charity act and how long will it take for the fun to wear off? Afo/.# G(omQb#\9 We had the owner submit a feasibility study and it shows that we can support them. When a system sees that there is inequity in their current rate structure causing some customers to subsidize the water usage and capacity requirements for other customers, the board ought to rectify the situation by amending rates. The two businesses had been in a partnership in the past under one roof. 0000000586 00000 n <7F> <7F> <2022>
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How should this be handled? <8A> <8A> <0160> Well get someone to demonstrate the rate template weve designed and provided to systems across the state. <89> <89> <2030> A: TRWA hasnt tracked the number of systems that have installed electronic read meters, whether they be the AMR (drive-by) or AMI (instrumental gathered information) meters. both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. <95> <95> <2022> =4$y]/%(%DL <002D> Q: I am aware of the rule that requires meters to be located on the property being served. The regulations of the Public Utility Commission also make clear in Section 24.163(a)(2)(A) & (B)that the system is responsible to furnish and install, for the purpose of connecting its distribution system to the service applicants property, the service pipe from its main to the meter on the service applicants property. Ownership of meters by the retail public utility, whether a district, WSC, city or privately owned system, is essential to the ability of the utility to effectively comply with its regulatory obligations. However, due to some political maneuvering several years ago, some exceptions were included in the Texas Administrative Code that allow the commissions executive director to permit master metering when applicable. startxref
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Check to see if this reference is included anywhere and if not, call the supplier or the manufacturer for a copy to keep in your files in case the question comes up in the future. Q: What can you tell me about the new "electronic read" meters on the market today? A: This is one of those situations where a little extra effort by the system up front can save them substantial headaches and costs down the road. /Registry (Times-RomanOPBaseFont0) 0000001388 00000 n
Instead, growth should pay for growth, even if a current member is responsible for the new growth through the addition of a second meter on their property. A: TCEQ rule 290.44(a)(4) explains the purpose of the rule stating: Each community public water system shall provide accurate metering devices at each residential, commercial or industrial service connection for the accumulation of water usage data. This ensures that the water system can document that customers are being billed properly. <80> <80> <20AC> Therefore, existing customers have been paying for extra capacity for many years and these new customers are being asked to provide a portion of the cost associated with the capacity they will be using. %OEG+HqH\9-:Y2=Ht),h1#d W% `9B-eR+0 <09> <0A> <0009> I have also seen frustration when the front property owner requests a second meter from the system and the line is at capacity. developed and used to calculate the Impact Fee per Equivalent Single Family Connection (ESFC). In order to correct the issue, the system must first have supporting language in its tariff. This has an added benefit that the customers will be required to maintain their own service lines from the meter to their houses. /CIDSystemInfo Other TCEQ inspectors have assessed the capacity requirements on the 2-inch meter size which industry standards deem to be eight times the normal capacity of the 5/8 x 3/4-inch meter, regardless of the number of trailers on the other side of the meter. Published February/March 2021 (Issue 1 of Quench). Connections may be described in terms of single family equivalent connections, living unit of equivalents, or any other generally accepted unit of consumption typically attributable to a single family household. endstream
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Language establishing the utilitys ownership of customer service meters runs throughout TRWAs model tariffs and service policies. You should always keep the safety of your employees in mind and act within the law. <81> <81> <2022> Usually, the original person that is allowing the other persons meter to be installed on their property (the front property owner) is agreeable and welcomes the chance to help their neighbor (the back property owner) save some money. 0000001312 00000 n <9F> <9F> <0178> <88> <88> <02C6> To Top. <99> <99> <2122> You should start by notifying these customers that you have observed people living at these residences and cite them to the relevant TCEQ rules and provisions of your service agreement relating to having only one residence per connection. 0000002770 00000 n >> def Until Saturday there was a higher level called "very high-risk area where there is a variant of concern" but that category .
CONTACT 1002 Washington Ave., 3rd floor Houston, TX 77002 832.394.8888 wcrtechs@houstontx.gov 8 am to 3 pm Wastewater Capacity Reservation Letter - Wastewater You, the property owner or authorized agent, must apply for a Wastewater Capacity Reservation letter if you are: Wastewater Capacity Reservation Letter - Water After getting this proof of ownership, the system should at least check the countys tax rolls and property tax maps to see whose name is listed for that property. <86> <87> <2020> While this may have been more of an undertaking many years ago, most counties have modernized and this research can now generally be done from the systems office. 1 begincodespacerange Q. Accordingly, at Section 24.169(a)(2) of the PUCs rules, the Commission unequivocally states that unless otherwise ordered by the commission, each utility shall provide, install, own and maintain all meters necessary for the measurement of water provided to its customers.. The Commercial facilities are calculated by an Equivalent . o0?LgGt{Cifk_Kat2'~ez{*R,r08e0@Bf1+oxG t%&L!XD(gTn6"LXa9t> (In fact, conservation rates can escalate, in proportion to the total gallons, for customers using the greatest amounts of water on a monthly basis.) <9D> <9D> <2022> Turn off all valves connected to the distribution system so that no water leaves the tank during test period. s)Q0tWN The member knows that resale of the water for a profit is not allowed. <96> <97> <2013> Extension of pipe(s) to transfer utility service from one property to another, to share, resell, or submeter water to any other persons, dwellings, businesses, or property, etc., is prohibited.
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Connecting through Amsterdam Airport - Amsterdam Forum - Tripadvisor The normal straight run of pipe prior to the meter is five times the diameter of the pipe. During these discussions, we talked about vacant and dormant taps to see how the agency would rule on a cost of service appeal if the system were to remove these dead taps to free up system capacity for other applicants along that water main. \8h;""-[a]_aM7#0dpq6;tDdX)A!BuU
]H#Fjf )aAC;D Any damage to the Corporations equipment shall be subject to service charges. (This cut-off valve may be installed as a part of the original meter installation by the Corporation.). lF3n~m/O]w@_}!.u5Iul,CeA"Wyac. Throughout my time at TRWA, I have seen too many systems that have allowed customers to dictate where they wanted their meters to be set. Q: We have a customer who has his meter inside a fence. <98> <98> <02DC> Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. 0000000766 00000 n <8B> <8B> <2039> Do they have to register as a business with the state or get a water commercial permit? A: This is certainly a tricky situation but its one that many TRWA systems have faced when trying to enforce their tariff or district service policies. Your WSC cannot demand that a person pay the entire cost to extend a 6 inch line unless the engineer determines that is the size line it takes to serve that particular applicant.
Water Wells | Texas Groundwater Protection Committee A particular manufacturer is selling a pretty good meter, but it is not certified and before I invest a lot of money into their radio read system I need someone to answer this question. The base rates for larger meters should be set to pay for these larger required capacities instead of making the customers with standard size meters subsidize the customers with bigger meters that place more demand costs on the system. << The member wants to know if a neighbor can hook up to the meter and if so, under what circumstances. Then a straight run of pipe at least three times the diameter of the pipe after the meter. 0000000825 00000 n
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Climb the tank and use a steel measuring tape to measure the height of water in the tank to the manway. This is referred to in Section C under the definition of member and proof of ownership, and again in Section E under Rules and Regulations. If the customer still feels that the meter belongs to her then it may be helpful to give her the phone number to the PUC so she can discuss her concerns. Commercial 5. <9C> <9C> <0153> This is a hard line for systems to take, but otherwise you are operating on an honor system in which the applicant has little incentive to uphold his or her end of the bargain. Box 13087, <91> <92> <2018> $`pi%X. The result is an estimate of total Service will be restored when a CSI confirms no health hazard exists, the health hazard has been removed or repaired, or the health hazard has been isolated from the corporations water system. PUC rules also support the tariff stating that customers/members of a WSC are only qualified to receive service when theyve complied with the written provisions included in the WSCs tariff. Our engineers say the only way we can meet TCEQ standards for water distribution if we add the meter is with a six-inch line extension. For water requirements, this includes consumptive uses, such as lawn This is the back property customers responsibility. <8B> <8B> <2039> Q: A current member of our WSC has asked for a second meter on their property. As it relates to the propertys location within or outside of a city, or its participation in any government-assisted or subsidized housing programs, it will be the owners responsibility to notify any necessary authorities of the new source of water, if required, since the system is merely supplying potable water to the property from a master meter. It appears they have done this to supply water to more than 60 small rental homes on two 5/8 x 3/4 meters. Q: One of our members sold their property and land but did not transfer the membership. ESFCequivalent single-family connection. Q: How does a person with multiple mobile homes become a master-metered account? ]*U}%GikLf!=ZpcC[RqHL 1616 Rio Grande
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<00AE> We think this might turn into a public relations problem. Big problems can occur when either of the properties changes hands. Q: Can a WSC allow a homeowner to have an additional meter for the sole purpose of running the sprinkler system for their lawn and landscape? However, TCEQs 2019 guidance on determining the number of connections served by public water systems defines active connection to include any connection that has the capacity to receive water, even if there is no customer currently receiving water service there. <82> <82> <201A> <8D> <8D> <2022> endstream
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/Supplement 0 It is up to each customer to determine whether they must register as a business with the state or not. Use some water out of the storage tank (ground or elevated). You also should consult your system attorney so an agreement can be developed to set out the scope of volunteer work, as well as the timeliness of these meter readings if you decide to enter into this free meter reading arrangement.
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