/Subject () /CreationDate (D:20210520082039-07'00') hbbd```b``9"T} fkH7t! "The best investment for Douglas . Design Criteria for Potable Water Systems, Drinking Water Submittal Application Forms, Douglas County Stormwater Education and Outreach, 410 S. Wilcox Street /Type /Group Landscape watering typically makes up about 50% of municipal water use in arid states that are thick with traditional turf grass. (720) 263-2338 Call, text, Signal or WhatsApp, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The stress on water resources and homebuyer resources will only worsen. These base rates are charged every month. This fee covers the costs associated with the reading and maintenance of the meters, the maintenance of the water distribution system, and administrative costs. If available to residential customers, these fees shall be issued based on the amount of raw water dedication requirement listed above applied at the CIL price listed in Section 1501.1 Schedule A - Tap Fees. However, based on information from nearby locations, the average water score in Colorado is a out of 100. /F2 10 0 R This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. LTWD will issue a commitment letter to signify to the planning or building agency or lot owner that the lot can be served and any conditions required for service. There is no higher priority for the Douglas County Commissioners than partnering with our water providers to secure dependable and sustainable water supply our focus for more than a decade to make sure theres water today and for generations to come. Restricting water use in new development also helps keep costs lower for existing Castle Rock homeowners, Marlowe said, a key consideration as electric, water and other utility rates soar. 7 0 obj Lead can enter the body through the consumption or inhalation of paint, dust, soil, or drinking water. endstream endobj 391 0 obj <. Suite 150. If Coliform is not ordered or a part of a testing package then the customer receives . Castle Rock expects to grow from 81,000 people to 140,000 in the next couple of decades. Littleton, CO 80125. Arvada purchases most of its water from Denver Water. 6 0 obj Sewer Usage Fee Please see above for tiered prices. x=r?e7 D 0 /F4 12 0 R To set up a tour, contact us at call 303-674-4112, or send us an e-mail to recept@evergreenmetrodistrict.com. >> RWR said it will sell the water to Douglas County at $19,500 per acre-foot for the water. A schedule of current rates and tap fees can be found on on the Rates & Fees page. They did seek concessions, not wanting to be responsible for overseeing all the landscaping. endobj /ExtGState << That would equate to about $90,900 per acre-foot of water. The Jefferson County community is paying for one-sixth of the controversial expansion of Denver Waters Gross Reservoir Dam in Boulder County, and will receive one-sixth of the new water supply from that, Israel said. And have the checkbook handy. For more information call our office at (970) 532-2096. Arvada customers have access to consultation on creating a more water-wise landscape, she said, and the city is gradually installing smart water meters in homes that alert customers to leaks and their overall use. It can enter drinking water through pipes, faucets, and fittings. << Providing sufficient units of Colorado Big-Thompson (C-BT) water rights, Home Supply or Handy shares, paying tap fees and completing required infrastructure improvements are the responsibility of the builder or developer. /Filter /FlateDecode When this is required, a request for commitment letter should be submitted with the appropriate fees to LTWD. We even developed a Water Alternatives Program and have provided a list of additional resources should you need them. Lead is a naturally occurring metal in the air, soil, and water that can be found throughout our environment. Secondary Drinking Water Standards are guidelines to manage drinking water taste, color and odor. 277 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<7264D91A30195D11DA3130F240C95452>]/Index[260 37]/Info 259 0 R/Length 93/Prev 385329/Root 261 0 R/Size 297/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority Water and Sewer Rates and Charges Base Fees & Water Rates Wastewater Rates Effective December 1, 2019 for all bills mailed on or after that date. %%EOF Information concerning related costs for permitting and submittal process can be found below. How do I get to your office? The project by Renewable Water Resources, a water developer, proposes to tap 25 new groundwater wells in a "confined" aquifer in the valley. /Parent 3 0 R We certainly think its a good thing for the state as a whole, he said. Israel acknowledged Arvada has not made the same push that Castle Rock and Aurora have made to reduce thirsty grass lawns. Since WSA does not provide the sanitation service, all questions or concerns about your garbage pickup service or the fees should be referred to the City of Douglasville at (770) 920-3005. /Tabs /S . The project would pull junior water rights off the South Platte River near Sterling in high runoff years, fill the new reservoirs, and pipe . As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom in accordance with the Civil Constitution. RWR's proposal is estimated to cost $2 billion dollars according to James Eklund, a water attorney, who was the architect of Colorado's State Water Plan. /S /Transparency Since Colorados groundwater supplies are naturally high in calcium and magnesium, groundwater is typically hard. q Were not going to do it on the backs of existing ratepayers. /Keywords <> When new residential service is desired to a lot outside of an existing subdivision an evaluation of LTWDs system must be done to ensure service is available. December 1, 2019 Water Impact Fees Installation/ Tap-on Construction Meter Inspection Application Size Fee Cost Cost Fee Sub-Total Deposit Fee Total As a part of the planning and permitting process for new residential or commercial construction within LTWD, the building or planning agencies of the counties or cities typically require a letter indicating that LTWD can serve the property or proof that the builder has purchased a tap. The Division of Water Resources accepts applications by email, and associated fees can be paid online. /XObject << Directions, Copyright 2023 Douglas County Government | Accessibility Options| Privacy Policy, Website Design and Development by Webolutions, My Driver's License or Vehicle Registration, Register to Vote / Update Voter Registration, Ask a Question, Report Issues or Concerns, National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. I hope this doesnt deter development in our community, Councilmember David Jones said. . Individualtaps purchased may be allowed to pay a cash-in-lieu fee to satisfy the water rights requirement. LTWD will issue a commitment letter, also known as a will serve letter, to signify to the planning or building agency that the lot can be served and any conditions required for service. Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority is partnering with Tallatoona Community Action Agency to bring the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to residents in Douglas County. We bill water accounts based on their total consumption for their billing cycle. /F1 9 0 R /Author () The city wants to cut per capita water use by 18% in the next 10 to 20 years, Marlowe said. Douglas County has been recognized among the leaders in both the state and nation in stormwater management. Therefore, the usage fee is based on 80% of water used. hbbd``b`3A4 A WSA water customer receives a bill once a month. Water Tap $900.00. 410 0 obj <>stream When commercial service is desired to an unimproved lot or a significant change in the water use of an improved lot is anticipated, a request for non-residential commitment letter form should be filled out and turned in with the appropriate fees to LTWD for system evaluation. Arvada needs to issue $100 million in bonds for its water and sewage utility systems, and interest rates on that new borrowing will be far higher than the rates contemplated three years ago. Water is getting prohibitively expensive, he said. flf2 Z:D+3,B'6,Hpr{2|EShB$LIn\I 9l2Q6!3Z &Z$89MH44I>ID7\L;A\N`qB:ynm2M"@ bOZOH2N8V>XP400x@i W0$`X1D0;PU40Auj@e2@\`aN $bL 44v4p4p6t%4HXS X&`rT; A small area of Douglas County falls within the service area of this program. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792 ] All requests for service are reviewed and approved by the District Engineer. The city and consultants spent the past three years studying water supply and capacity for water treatment, stormwater and sewage, Israel said. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $15,300. >> p~7S=o9_K:,$ zB];LEJJMR>3`xU;xQ1r|aku7ZZtk?Z.X38jmOSO?/. Every stage of utility handling is undergoing massive inflation, from water cleaning chemicals to pipelines to fuel and equipment. /Group << 402 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<987F18CB0C26614F90E80085F4F89B1A>]/Index[390 21]/Info 389 0 R/Length 79/Prev 228805/Root 391 0 R/Size 411/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream endstream endobj startxref LTWDcan accept Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT), Handy Ditch and Consolidated Home Supply Ditch water rights. endobj Michael Booth is a Colorado Sun reporter covering health, health policy and the environment. Sanitation Fee *See Water Dedication section below to determine water dedication requirements. It is required that a property with a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Douglas County be connected to the water system within one year of the payment of the Tap Fee or the Tap Fee may be forfeited. Tap Fee Schedule Download Tap Fees Effective January 1, 2023 oo:p> k ^yfIW`il!fz! hb```Ad`e`s\`Uj`p!/E$j3G=dI>l{m That means the water that falls on the ground or flows down the rivers or ditches, is owned by someone who has purchased the "right". /GS8 16 0 R >> If you live within the City of Douglasville, your bill will include a charge for garbage pickup. /Contents [6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R ] Residential Water/Sewer Tap Fees New Construction tap fees for 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home. hmo0@m*R6hT)(;q 4""v&qZC C0P!8F8Ji$\rh)M`~CpDB9/.UVnX.jjbkx:l%bR."&tg=W/D2N/[^*^^6\J :+j:-G2sHF+|gc&Y"R[7$t^0vUuH. For payments received after the due date, WSA charges a 15% penalty for past-due charges. We have a tier for normal water usage, and one for high water usage. on our FAQ page. /F6 14 0 R Can You Drink Tap Water in Douglas County? The Colorado Sun is a journalist-owned, award-winning news outlet based in Denver that strives to cover all of Colorado so that our state our community can better understand itself. Other water sources may be considered but must be approved by the Board. endstream endobj startxref << Installation Fee with LTWD Supplied Materials $4,000, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $700, Installation Fee with LTWDSupplied Materials $4,000, Installation Fee With LTWD Supplied Materials $4,500, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $800, Installation Fee with LTWD Supplied Materials $5,000, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $1,800, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $2,200, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $2,920. Calcium and magnesium are essential to human health. If you are on a public water system, you may be able to view your water systems PFAS test results from CDPHE. Water law allows much of Castle Rocks water to be reused withdrawals from aquifers and transmountain diversions can be recycled to depletion. The town is working on recycling more aquifer water back into the system after it is spread on landscapes and flows back to local creeks. Hard water contains high levels of these dissolved minerals, which enter the groundwater naturally through contact with soil. Phone: 720-661-9694 Emergency Number: 720-661-9694, then press 2 Sterling Ranch 311 - Report an Issue /ModDate (D:20210520082039-07'00') /F3 11 0 R If you do not see your system listed, you can call your system administrator to request test results or to request testing. Both systems will also charge higher fixed monthly service fees. Drop us a note at tips@coloradosun.com. We welcome comments on how to improve this websites accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any State of Colorado services. Each property will be allowed only one tap and only one meter. Developers speaking at Monday nights public hearing said the connection fees were high, but praised the council for agreeing to delay higher payments until July 2023 to allow them to line up permits and financing before the new fees take effect. 5 0 obj A commitment to a dependable water supply and water quality protects property values, jobs, the economy and the overall quality of life of residents. Growth is good. This is the cost of the actual water used by the customer. Aurora sent water messages loud and clear over the summer by moving to ban new golf courses and sharply limit the amount of traditional thirsty lawn grass installed in the yards of new homes. Water Rights Dedication for Non-Residential taps must be provided by the developer; however, when available, LTWD may allow non-residential taps to purchase up to 5 acre-feet of water dedication through LTWDs non-residential cash-in-lieu program at the current market rate of $130,000 per acre-foot. See the question "Do I have Water or Sewer Service? Arvadas vote Monday night boosted charges for water, sewer and stormwater connections that it calls system development fees to $54,000, more than double the previous $25,000 fee, according to city officials and the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. endstream endobj 1103 0 obj <>/Metadata 16 0 R/Pages 1100 0 R/StructTreeRoot 26 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 1115 0 R>> endobj 1104 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 1100 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 1/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1105 0 obj <>stream These fees are determined by the reads taken from the water meter. 1102 0 obj <> endobj Castle Rock calls its alternative home landscaping models Coloradoscaping, and Marlowe said such water-saving designs will be part of many new developments up and down the Front Range. >> The Commitment Letter Request for Residential and Non-Residential should be submitted whenever a more technical investigation is necessary to determine if water service is available. /Title () If you are a wastewater only customer this is where your billing will end, as we do not meter waste. So it sounds like a big jump, but its a big jump on a relatively smaller number.. %PDF-1.5 Base Rate - $31.50; Per 1K gallons up to 14K - $3.63 . This fee covers the costs associated with the maintenance of the sewer collection system. Please click here for more information about how the stormwater fee is calculated. 3,JJ02hvX )G>\SoJrOWKD^8qPjT9pwI*E+L_D,L!q There are both water and wastewater base rates. 1114 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6F817593F519284E8E9196ABFB528434><8902EBF461D8BD45B4E36AF107AF1207>]/Index[1102 29]/Info 1101 0 R/Length 69/Prev 32229/Root 1103 0 R/Size 1131/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream For drought condition rates please see below under "Drought Penalty." Douglas County partners with local water and wastewater authorities on projects. The following is an explanation of the fees which appear on monthly customer bills: Water Base Fee This Newsmaker has been deemed by this Newsroom as having a specialized knowledge of the subject covered in this article. If the location is on WSAs sewer system, a sewer base fee is assessed which is determined by the meter size for the location. These standards and treatment techniques prevent illness from contaminants in drinking water. Installation Fee the cost of installing the service line, meter and meter pit to a new lot. R! h{k_@ P@{#QYYqYYYs )~Bs's'7R7|q)V-_leJj'_CO1$/1PeV-E)r\K,[?~s7!NZd_~wc)d'~7_{ !^Kn>?Bw?z^6:o>|ur?t/o^=ISgp|o~pz/)wy"kzp/x7?Wo^Ot72c=~/>{}Mz>. hbbd```b``+A$*XL& D.wl 6w4 $g&00120a`$@g`` Protecting drinking water involves protecting water sources from contamination and appropriately treating water to remove contaminants and germs. WSA acknowledges that not all water used is actually returned to the sewer system. Drinking Water - Douglas County Drinking Water Protecting drinking water involves protecting water sources from contamination and appropriately treating water to remove contaminants and germs. Most of our customer fall into the normal water usage as it tops off at 14k gallons of usage per month, which would be enough to fill a 12ft by 20ft by 8ft deep pool. Here you can find information on aquifers, domestic wells and rural water, flood plain information, harvesting rainwater and gray water. 10.3.2 Electrical permit fee An electrical only permit fee shall be determined in accordance with Table 10.3.2. When water samples are received at the lab - testing for Coliform Bacteria is completed within 48 hours. We don't have enough information to make a specific recommendation about the safety of drinking tap water in Douglas County, Colorado. /Producer (PDFKit.NET 21.1.203.21282) Learn more about PFCs from the CDC. Exposure to levels of PFAS above health guidelines has been linked to health problems including cancer, decreased fertility, lower birth weight, developmental delays in children, and reduced immune response. Providing sufficient units of Colorado Big-Thompson (C-BT) water rights, Home Supply or Handy shares, paying tap fees and completing required infrastructure improvements are the responsibility of the builder or developer. An $828 million, two-reservoir, 125-miles-of-pipeline project led by Parker's water department wants $20 to 30 million of Douglas County's stimulus to jumpstart the engineering and environmental work. hb```,@( ?$9,! Raw Water Requirement water rights dedicated to LTWDto provide the water needed to serve a new tap. 23Jan R&R - Exhibit B Fees and Charges.pdf 176.15 KB. endstream endobj 261 0 obj <> endobj 262 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 263 0 obj <>stream Can I tour one of the treatment facilities? << 'b-Q9L4Q*lD5 Qk"H*hCDHGGtt00vt40G"[ Lfi. Since WSA does not provide the sanitation service, all questions or concerns about your garbage pickup service or the fees should be referred to the City of Douglasville at (770) 920-3005. The city must build out enough infrastructure to handle the peaks, and charge ratepayers for the capacity and upkeep. Douglas County partners with local water and wastewater authorities on projects. Arvada says it is paying 30% more for water treatment chemicals, and triple for piping, amid worldwide price increases. Download Tap Fees Effective January 1, 2023. 100 Third Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303.660.7497 Fax 303.479.7271 6/29/2018 Telling stories that matter in a dynamic, evolving state. Funding for LIHWAP has been provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. FPic4h+6~DxjY'>l@]UwAG_}<8b>V/_W{mZ70^6OMuONY54O0X{Q)ZVvfwO8X\[|Z|[T_?^WmcT]emn Council members mentioned their tours of the aging sewage treatment facilities reaching their limits, and having helped neighbors shovel sewage out of basements after the 2013 floods on the northern Front Range. Sewer Base Fee In As much as I hate to do it, its a necessary evil. Update Your Contact InformationProblems and RepairsStart or Stop ServiceNew Water Service (Tap) ConnectionHomeowner ResponsibilityCall Before You DigAccessibility, How to Pay Your BillAbout Rates & ChargesResidential & Non-Residential RatesManage your Account, Your Water Use HistoryIndoor Water UseOutdoor Water UseConservation ProgramsConservation Plan, Link to the Request for Residential Commitment LetterForm, Link to the Request for Non-Residential Commitment Letter Form. The current price for Residential Cash-in-Lieu is $130,000 per acre-foot effective January 1, 2023. We are at capacity, and parts of our system are full in places that we expect that growth is going to pay for itself, said Sharon Israel, Arvadas director of utilities. Planning Services - Douglas County Planning Services The Planning Services Division of Community Development oversees the County's land use planning functions. Yes, we recognize this is going to have an impact on housing costs. Like other council members, Williams said Arvada now needs to redouble efforts on both utility support programs for lower-income customers, and creating more affordable housing units. Water usage fees, base rates, tap fees, and other charges vary among the three districts, Evergreen Metro, West Jefferson Metro, and Kittredge. Water is a critical resource here, Castle Rock Water Director Mark Marlowe said. It has been used in products such as paint, pipes, gasoline, batteries, and cosmetics.
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