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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDIV II) CH 1 Water Service: Section 25 - Conditions for Water Service25-1 25 SECTION 25 CONDITIONS FOR WATER SERVICE 25.01 SERVICE AREA Water service shall be furnished by the District only to property within (annexed to) a water improvement district within the District’s service area. Water service to property located outside an improvement district may be furnished only upon prior approval of the Board of Directors. Temporary water service to property located outside an improvement district may be furnished, in accordance with Section 25.03 D.15., upon the approval of the General Manager. 25.02 DEFINITION OF "HCF" AND "UNIT OF WATER" As used in the Code the terms "HCF" and "unit of water" are interchangeable and each shall mean 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons of water. 25.03 DEFINITIONS OF WATER SERVICE CATEGORIES, WATER RATES, CHARGES AND FEES Water service furnished by the District shall be under the categories of services and at the rates, charges and fees as set forth in Appendix A, Section 25. All District water rates, charges and fees are subject to Board approval of rate increases beginning January 1, 2023 and periodically thereafter through December 31, 2027. The increases shall be the amount sufficient to cover pass-through costs from wholesale water and energy suppliers, and increases in overall non-supplier costs, in addition to increases in pass- through costs, not to exceed the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index-U for the San Diego-Carlsbad Area as of January 31 of the preceding year. Five-year periodic pass–through rate increases or decreases from District wholesalers – All District water rates, charges and fees are subject to periodic rate changes from the District’s public agency wholesalers for a five-year period beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027. A.Set-up Fees for Accounts A set-up fee shall be charged for each account transferred to another customer. See Appendix A, 25.03 A. for charges. A deposit will be required of all customers who do not own the property to be served. See Appendix A, 25.04 A. for deposit amounts. B. Monthly Fixed MWD & CWA Charges Each potable water service customer shall pay a monthly MWD and CWA fixed system charge, as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 B. Proceeds of the charge will be used to pay for operating and maintenance costs, including the following: MWD Readiness- 25-2 to-Serve Charge and Capacity Reservation Charge; CWA Infrastructure Access Charge, Customer Service Charge, Emergency Storage Charge, and Supply Reliability Charge. The MWD & CWA charge is based on the size of the water meter(s) in service with the exception of upsizing the meter for individually metered residential fire service, as described in Section 38.03 of the Code. The MWD & CWA charge shall start upon installation of the meter. C. Monthly Fixed System Charges Each water service customer shall pay a monthly fixed system charge, as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C. Proceeds of the charge will be used to pay for water system replacement, maintenance, and operation expenses. The system charge is based on the customer class and the size of the water meter(s) in service. For individually metered residential fire service, as outlined in Section 38.03 of the Code, the size and fee would be set based on water use requirements without additional fire capacity. The system charge shall start upon installation of the meter. D.Categories of Water Service The definitions and rates and charges for water service furnished by the District shall be as follows: 1. DOMESTIC RESIDENTIAL WATER (a)Defined as: Water service for single residential and individually metered attached households as well as other domestic uses (other than that provided for in Paragraph 2.(a)). (b) Base Rate: The tiered base rates of water furnished under this category shall be set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.1.(b). (c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.1. 2. MULTI-RESIDENTIAL WATER (a)Defined as: Master metered water service for multiple residential households, for example, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and mobile homes. (b)Base Rate: The tiered base rates of water furnished for each dwelling unit in this category shall be as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.2.(b). (c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.2. 25-3 3. BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL WATER (a)Defined as: Potable water service for commercial and industrial establishments. (b)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.3.(b). (c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.3. 4.NON-PUBLIC IRRIGATION AND COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE USING POTABLE WATER (a)Non-public irrigation is potable water service provided solely for irrigation of landscape or landscaping, as defined in Section 0.02 of this Code. (b) Commercial agricultural engaged in the growing or raising of livestock, in conformity with recognized practices of husbandry, for the purpose of commerce, trade or industry, or agricultural horticultural or floricultural products and produced, (i) for human consumption or for the market, or (ii) for the feeding of fowl or livestock produced for human consumption or for the market, or (iii) for feeding fowl or livestock for the purpose of obtaining their products for human consumption or for the market, such products to be grown or raised on a parcel of land having an area of not less than one acre utilized exclusively therefore. (c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.4.(c). (d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.4. 5.PUBLICLY-OWNED WATER (a)Defined as: Potable water service for publicly- owned establishments and/or entities exempt from District property taxes. 25-4 (b)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.5.(b). (c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.5. 6.PUBLIC IRRIGATION WATER (a)Defined as: Potable water service provided solely for irrigation of publicly-owned landscape or landscaping as defined in Section 0.02 of this Code and/or entities exempt from District property taxes. (b)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.6.(b). (c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.6. 7.CONSTRUCTION WATER (a)Defined as: Potable water service for construction or for temporary purposes pursuant to Section 31 of this Code. (b) The rates for water furnished under this category is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.7.(b). (c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.7. 8.RECYCLED WATER – NON-PUBLIC IRRIGATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND CERTAIN NON-IRRIGATION PURPOSES (a)Defined as: Non-potable and recycled water service provided for irrigation of landscaping, as defined in Section 0.02 of the Code, and certain non- irrigation purposes, other than domestic use, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding use of recycled water. (b)The provisions of this Code, relating to use of recycled water, set forth in Section 26 of the Code, including but not limited to cross-connections and backflow protective devices, shall be strictly enforced in connection with the use of recycled water. 25-5 (c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.8.(c). (d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for recycled water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.8. 9.RECYCLED WATER - COMMERCIAL (a)Defined as: Non-potable and recycled water service provided for commercial customers, as defined in Section 0.02 of the Code, and certain non-irrigation purposes, other than domestic use, in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding use of recycled water. (b)The provisions of this Code, relating to use of recycled water, set forth in Section 26 of the Code, including but not limited to cross-connections and backflow protective devices, shall be strictly enforced in connection with the use of recycled water. (c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.9.(c). (d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for recycled water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.8. 10.RECYCLED WATER – PUBLIC IRRIGATION (a)Defined as: Non-potable and recycled water service provided for irrigation of publicly-owned landscaping, as defined in Section 0.02 of the Code, and/or entities exempt from District property taxes, and certain non-irrigation purposes, other than domestic use, in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding use of recycled water. (b)The provisions of this Code, relating to use of recycled water, set forth in Section 26 of the Code, including but not limited to cross-connections and backflow protective devices, shall be strictly enforced in connection with the use of recycled water. (c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished under this category shall be determined as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.10.(c). 25-6 (d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge for recycled water service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.8. 11. POTABLE INTERIM BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL WATER (a) Defined as: Potable water service provided by the District on a temporary basis to business and commercial customers in Improvement District 7 (ID 7) pursuant to individual agreements. (b)If capacity fees have not been paid by the customer, the rates for water furnished under this category is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.11.(b). (c)If the customer has paid equivalent capacity and annexation fees, the rates and charges for water furnished under this category shall be the rates set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.3.(b). (d)The applicable monthly system charge shall be the same rates charged to customers in the same category of service on a permanent meter basis per Appendix A, 25.03 C.3. (e)Conversion to Permanent Service. At such time as use expires, the customer shall be required to pay all unpaid fees in effect at the time the permanent use is implemented. 12.POTABLE INTERIM NON-PUBLIC IRRIGATION AND COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE WATER (a) Defined as: Potable water service provided by the District on a temporary basis to non-public irrigation and commercial agriculture customers in Improvement District 7 (ID 7). (b)If capacity fees have not been paid by the customer, the rates for water furnished under this category is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.12.(b). (c)If the customer has paid capacity and annexation fees, the rates and charges for water furnished under this category shall be the rates set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.4.(c). (d)The applicable monthly system charge shall be the same rates charged to customers in the same category of service on a permanent meter basis per Appendix A, 25.03 C.4. (e) Conversion to Permanent Service. At such time as 25-7 use expires, the customer shall be required to pay all unpaid fees in effect at the time the permanent use is implemented. 13. TANK TRUCKS (a)Defined as: Water service provided for the filling of tanks on motor vehicles transporting water used for other than earth grading purposes, which service shall be made only through a portable meter issued by the District to a customer specifically for use in accordance with the provisions herein for such service. (b)The rate for metered water furnished under this category is reflected in Appendix A, 25.03.D.13. (b), plus a monthly system charge at the rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.4. (c)Requirements for Use of Water Meter (1)To receive such service, the customer must make a deposit for the use a water meter furnished by the District. The fee is set forth in Appendix A, 31.03 A.1. (2)Upon termination of the service, the Dis- trict will refund the amount of deposit remaining after making the following deductions: (i)Cost of repairing or replacing the meter, fire hydrant and/or any fittings damaged or lost while in use; and (ii)Unpaid charges for water or other applicable charges. (3)Prior to the end of each six month period following issuance of a meter under this section, or at the request of the District, whichever is earlier, the customer shall return the meter to the District for inspection, repair, or calibration as deemed necessary by the District. (4)Payment for water service under this cate- gory shall be made as follows: (i)The bill shall be based on the amount of water actually used, which shall be determined by the District’s reading of the meter or by a report made by the customer to the District in the manner prescribed by the District. 25-8 (ii) Where the actual amount of water used cannot be determined as provided in (i), the District will issue a bill based on a District estimate of the amount of water used, as determined by the District. Such estimates shall be reconciled with actual amounts used when the customer returns the meter to the District as provided in paragraph 3 above. (iii)Payments shall be made as specified on the bill. 14.WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES (a)Defined as: Water service for real property outside the service area of the District. (b)This service will be provided only upon prior approval of the General Manager when there is a surplus of water over and above the existing needs for service in the District. This service is temporary and may be terminated upon written notice from the District. Customers for this service are sometimes referred to as "outside users." (c)Customers applying for this category of service shall pay an application fee as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.14.(c). (d)The rate for metered water furnished under this category shall be charged the rate as described in Appendix A, 25.03 D.14.(d), plus a monthly system charge at the rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.5. (e)Customers requesting only fire service or a fire hydrant under this category shall be charged a capacity fee based on one (1) EDU for a permanent meter in the improvement district from which the fire service derives its flow, plus a monthly system charge at the rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.16.(c). 15.WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (a)Defined as: Water service for property located within the boundaries of the District, but not within a water improvement district. Customers for this service are sometimes referred to as "outside users." 25-9 (b)Customers applying for this service shall pay an application fee as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.15.(b). The District will review the application to determine whether the land to be served should be annexed to an improvement district. If it is determined that annexation is not practical, the Board of Directors may authorize service as an outside user. This service will be reviewed periodically until it is determined that the property must be annexed to an improvement district or that service must be terminated. (c) The rate for metered water furnished under this category is as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.15.(c), plus a monthly system charge as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.5. (d)Upon approval of the Board of Directors, a cus- tomer, who has paid all construction costs for facilities necessary to serve the customer's property in lieu of annexation to a water improvement district, shall be exempt from the provision for this category of service. 16.SERVICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION (a)Defined as: Water service provided by the Dis- trict solely to feed fire hydrants or fire sprinkler systems from lines or laterals con- nected to District water mains. (b)The District will not make a charge for the quantity of water used for fire protection purposes. (c)The monthly system charge for this category of service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.16.(c) for each connection to a District water main made for fire protection service. 17.WATER SERVICE UNDER SPECIAL AGREEMENTS (a)Defined as: Water service provided under express agreements approved by the Board of Directors for service to golf courses and other entities, which service may be curtailed or interrupted by the District under conditions provided in such agreements. (b)For water service under this category the base rate shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. E.Energy Charges for Pumping Water 25-10 In addition to water rates and other charges provided for in this Section 25.03, customers shall be charged an energy pumping charge based on the quantity of water used and the elevation to which the water has been lifted to provide service. 1.Potable Water Energy Pumping Charge: The energy pumping charge for potable water shall be made at the rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 E.1. 2.Recycled Water Energy Pumping Charge: The energy pumping charge for recycled water shall be made at the rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 E.2. 25.04 DEPOSITS BY LESSEES OR NON-OWNERS OF PROPERTY A.AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT The customer's deposit shall be applied to reduce or satisfy any delinquent payment or other amount due the District at the time of termination of water service to the customer. Any portion of the deposit remaining, after satisfaction of the amount due, shall be refunded to the customer that made the deposit. The deposits listed per Appendix A, 25.04 A. may be waived for a new residential applicant where the applicant demonstrates credit worthiness based upon prior utility payments or a non-delinquent water account for one year or other similar evidence of credit. B.REFUND OF DEPOSIT Where funds have been on deposit for twelve months in a domestic service account and there has been no more than one delinquent payment on that account during that period, the District will apply a credit to the water account in the amount of the deposit. C.LETTER OF CREDIT A letter of credit, in a form approved by the General Manager or Department Head of Finance, may be submitted to the District to satisfy the deposit requirements. 25.05 SERVICE TO SUBSEQUENT CUSTOMERS After a water meter has been installed for a customer and all fees and charges have been paid, water service may be furnished to a subsequent customer through the water meter installed without payment of further charges, except for the set-up fee 25-11 for transferred accounts, payment of delinquent charges for the applicant's service or other deposits that may be required by this Code.