<09> <0A> <0009> Your tariff should include the requirements for evaluating an application for a master meter. 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. I am not aware of any cost of service appeals dealing with this issue specifically, but systems should be aware that the PUCT might side with the customer if someone complains about being charged new fees to obtain service at a location where service previously existed. (This cut-off valve may be installed as a part of the original meter installation by the Corporation.). We have some meter boxes that do not have a meter as they were either pulled for non-payment or the owner requested them to be removed. 0000005203 00000 n 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. 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. <002D> Think of it this way: what if that property owner was requesting not one meter, but four new ones? 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. Can you help me out with this? 1 begincodespacerange Where to Live in the Netherlands | Expatica Netherlands V)bXAmXki65[I47l0B]jU6)ILRn64-7ZvJ"I7LTaTm,XMU0 aBa h5]A"BxV`fNX6:aRVi"Db03iT+P0MDDCDDDD/tL~~1"g43B6GA_628PL&hi$(pD=-RqGqSA$A%py>$kK/. /CIDSystemInfo Some systems opt to offer discounts to customers that have multiple connections or to waive impact or other front-end capital improvement fees. Next, the system may want to offer a compliance schedule so that service will not be interrupted during the construction and installation of a second meter on the property designated to receive service.. Check to be sure these references are included in your tariff and if so, the member would be prohibited from extending service from one side of the road/alley or across a property line to provide service to a neighbors property not designated to receive service according to your tariff. <9F> <9F> <0178> <80> <80> <20AC> "!#w~[^Mt__^7ea?VU> {9Vh*A!_Q~" [w|V}.f%z[o~di_Yzbb{[Xu]\*lq& 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. <00A0> begincmap It is best to set the meters close to the structure to be served and to always obtain an easement for service lines and meters before new service is established. Do we have to provide water to the new meter on this line? Going back to my earlier example, if a current customer wanted a new meter placed at the end of a road a 1/2 mile past the end of the existing water line, that new customer should pay their costs for extending that line and not have that cost be paid for by the rest of the members. 0 It appears they have done this to supply water to more than 60 small rental homes on two 5/8 x 3/4 meters. The WSC board can amend the water rates at any board meeting where rate adjustments are posted as an agenda item for action. After you establish a system's ERU quantity, you can use it to determine the number of ERUs for other types of service connections. Any damage to the Corporations equipment shall be subject to service charges. /CIDInit /ProcSet findresource begin Public wells supply drinking water to municipalities. LIVING UNIT EQUIVALENT (LUE) GUIDANCE DOCUMENT Definition: A living unit equivalent (LUE) is defined as the typical flow that would be produced by a single family residence located in a typical subdivision. 0000000536 00000 n xref 6^u9Z{s DraDsio1,m?Ph/&KZlho_ryP CMapName currentdict /CMap defineresource pop First, the one meter per residence language should be part of your tariff or service policy. Those base rates dont have to be the actual meter size equivalent listed in the TRWA Sample Tariff, but one of the reasons/ justifications for a higher base rate for these larger meters is the TCEQs capacity requirements that each system must maintain. IQ-EQ | 110,749 followers on LinkedIn. Q: Our local WSC is planning to implement a policy in order to comply with the one meter per residence rule. Q: Our 1.5-inch water line is at capacity and someone who is building a home in the area asked to add a meter to our line. A: This is an issue weve been talking to TCEQ about as far back as 2004. Additionally, many systems didnt want to maintain extended meters and lines within the private property, because in several cases working on these lines proved too intrusive on peoples private property and roads. Q: Our system has been asked to serve two quadplexes that were until recently supplied by wells that no longer produce water. With regard to your 1.5 inch line, please note that the TCEQ Chapter 290 Rules state that a 2 inch main line size is the minimum to be installed on any public water system. Q: We have a convenience store and a chain restaurant using the same meter. This just means that when the new or existing master meter needs to be tested, the operator can either use an existing, on-site storage tank or any large tanker (fire truck if the capacity is large enough) with a known capacity to verify the meter accuracy. endstream endobj 382 0 obj <>stream <85> <85> <2026> For example, the Service Rules and Regulations of the TRWA Sample Tariff, Section E, states: An apartment building, condominium, manufactured housing (modular, mobile or RV) community, business center or other similar type enterprise may be considered by the Corporation to be a single commercial facility if the owner applies for a meter as a 'master metered account' and complies with the requirements set forth in PUC rules, this Tariff and applicable law. TRWAs Sample Tariff, Section B provides additional detail, requiring compliance with PUC, Chapter 24, Subchapter H rules pertaining to submetering. One requirement under PUC rules is that the owner who intends to bill tenants for sub-metered or allocated utility service or who changes the method used to bill tenants for utility service must register with the PUC in a form prescribed by the commission. CMapName currentdict /CMap defineresource pop 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. A reason for rate training is so the board can justify the base and gallonage charges to all ratepayer classifications and also to TCEQ in case the rate is appealed. Leakage 8. Our employees drive around the community daily and can tell that there are clearly people living at these second residences. PDF LIVING UNIT EQUIVALENT (LUE) GUIDANCE DOCUMENT - Austin, Texas R02 includes a pool and lawn and landscape irrigation of the lot as long as there is no separate irrigation meter. A: Yes, under Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code you must provide service to the applicant if the location of the request for service lies within your certificated service area and your utility is privately owned or a nonprofit water supply corporation. end The defined area is depicted in Appendix 1. NSF 61 states that all components and materials used to cast or create the water works material/parts not contain any banned substances and that the meter, pipe, and/or parts have been properly constructed with the appropriate base materials. <9B> <9B> <203A> end Do I need to calibrate the meter? Next, the system needs to send a copy of that policy to the entities that appear to be in violation of that policy along with a copy of the TCEQ rule requiring accurate measuring of each customers usage. << The wait times at the transit Schengen passport control might be a bit longer but probably not since the border police seems to be managing staff levels. <88> <88> <02C6> <00A0> <99> <99> <2122> In the case of choosing a meter read system, we suggest that the meter supplier provide you with a list of systems that uses their meters so your system can check out the pros and cons with other systems that are using the meters. Not all the time, but it is usually pretty accurate unless another deed or court decree has been issued since the countys records were last updated. In this case, applicants pay for what is necessary to provide them with their individual service, including his or her part of line upgrades, wells, tanks or treatment capacities before receiving service or entering into a service contract; the system pays for any facility capacity in excess of what the individual needs. 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> The CSI inspector should make a note on the CSI form stating that the well has been completely disconnected from all the potable water lines serving the dwelling units. /Registry (Times-RomanOPBaseFont0) It is best to work with your customers so that a reasonable solution can be found. u6hhOk\GhExG-GMYsjYQC\+8*w}ap|B"[C>B\`y[%s*H X[S.3Sj_S\Z'e5TsAd D>~/mOJ>hnm={^hcb(T-C2bm4M"#Zg7;qqFY(kG1jCA XZ0SRpnNN7aQR7.LX*VAT\pPx(aPs Ask Larry Archives: Metering and One Meter per Residence Rules - TRWA Q: One of our members has offered to read meters each month for free. If your board would like for one of TRWAs staff to attend a meeting to do some rate training, please contact our office. %PDF-1.3 % A: This is a common question. As a general rule, the only difference should be in base rates based on size of meter as indicated in the TRWA Sample Tariff. hbbd``b`+A| "[@@ebX H0X "$k $BG HI (,HW *##6F0 w pc#P3C"!GB448]o_ AtCCk*AC)ADc90cLrU For water requirements, this includes consumptive uses, such as lawn $`pi%X. <7F> <7F> <2022> 362 0 obj PDF Water System Service Capacity in Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs) "General Plan" means the General Plan prepared by Developer as submitted to The best way to verify whether a customer has a prohibited second connection is by performing a new customer service inspection (CSI). <90> <90> <2022> Chapter 13.07 WATER AND WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES AND CHARGES <00AE> As an example, the number of service connections in an apartment complex would be equal to the number of individual apartment units. This is the back property customers responsibility. /CMapType 2 def 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. <<9e8032b06c2c514a87349e8822134d26>]>> 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. 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. 0000002770 00000 n <9C> <9C> <0153> endcmap Section E allows for disconnection without notice when a known dangerous or hazardous condition exists for which service may remain disconnected for as long as the condition exists, including but not limited to a public health nuisance as defined in Texas Health and Safety Code Sections 341.011 or 343.011. 71 0 obj<>stream Whatever the reason for requesting a second or third meter, they get irritated when they are denied the other meter (or told they will have to pay the cost of paralleling the line) while the person behind their property is enjoying a meter on their property. By having only one meter to maintain near the road system, the owner would not be responsible for installing and thereafter maintaining individual lines and meters to each of the dwellings, or for disconnecting and reconnecting each individual units separate water meter. <85> <85> <2026> 0000053091 00000 n I am not aware of any legal or state regulations that would prohibit this, but I caution your board to look at every conceivable contingency and try to address them before agreeing to this free meter reading offer. <09> <0A> <0009> Under 30 TAC 290.38(16), "connection" means "A single-family residential unit or each commercial or industrial establishment to which drinking water is supplied" from the PWS. Then, once the system reaches 100 percent capacity, that system should begin constructing these new facilities to replace or build that extra 15 percent or more back into their system for future growth. <0D> <0D> <000D> Other possible solutions the system may suggest to the customer are: move the fence back so the meter is outside the fence; install a separate gate at the location of the meter; or provide a key or code so the meter reader or repair crew can access the water line and meter 24/7. PDF Developer's Bond Application Report Format - Texas Commission on Section 24.89(a)(1) of the PUC's rules states that, all charges for water service shall be based on meter measurements, except where otherwise authorized by the utilitys approved tariff.. <80> <80> <20AC> :RA%_Xo($N4jKA$iH~5]_]_W_4_'MAzcbhS Gj,+ NPt%TJMvM'B!41F"#4_M}:C?o_o_Z__^_,bD-CF`s;7Qfdcq12FnfhPM4w*`Rthj7v>N2nAqNtF?ON~kEWTB}WLO'?~_Kjjv?ijpU5l%.^=8I>5jtLd%-A^XABL4"?DDDD~~/a?i{`TG{`_+IW21 ffy./HZU"L3FRCa;5.Z qa?C$;VY!v +rxO%}^F'dvwtkV~JW_k#Nq|o|!mm+DcWS62q}9jQi|:{MT'^K{Ul%kr#x~jBXDvK{!ZoI";NaZa4?AWuAR#kM4Nh0Ai#'A"""!D~" }~},Tv;R*2@YDxw4& f0OeqXYDtc/DCXt(P 4(A|;Z end However, there are some situations where a brand-new meter is installed, and it doesnt register correctly. <8F> <8F> <2022> <84> <84> <201E> A water well is a hole drilled into an aquifer with a pipe, screen, and pump to pull water out of the ground. A new membership fee should be required for each new meter. /CMapType 2 def 0 Systems are not required to do expensive title searches, but they should require applicants for service to provide a legal deed or ownership proof showing that the person applying for water or sewer service owns that tract of land. to TCEQ rules regarding elevated storage, the number of connections that are allocated to the tract will be four, because that allocation is determined on the number of meter connections. <84> <84> <201E> <89> <89> <2030> What a system considers to be reasonable access may vary. My question is, how do we verify the boundaries of properties for this purpose? <002D> 0000001247 00000 n <9E> <9E> <017E> According to subchapter D, rule 290.46(s)(1), flow measuring devices and rate-of-flow controllers that are required by 290.42(d) of this title (relating to Water Treatment) shall be calibrated at least once every 12 months. An eight-inch (8") water main will generally be required to distribute water and provide fire protection within the multi-family district provided that the water main does not exceed 600 feet in length or serve more than two Present Ave. Daily Flow (B 6 + B 7 ) Single family - include all single family homes, mobile homes and seasonal dwellings in this category. <85> <85> <2026> The date of construction is not relevant to the issue of whether a single master meter or individual meters would be preferable; however, it is important when considering the required customer service inspection (CSI) which must be completed for all eight units and the tract of property to be served. That availability to use that capacity should be paid for, but not by tacking the costs onto existing customers. <9A> <9A> <0161> 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. Save. He has offered to buy a ladder, but does not want it left all the time, only when the meter is read. stream 69 12 <9D> <9D> <2022> /CMapName /Times-RomanOPBaseFont0 def 1.1 Land Use Assumptions and Projected Population The BPSUD water system operates as 4 independent pressure planes, which requires that each pressure plane be analyzed as a stand-alone system. \\~;XBM?!GIjM_% ]$N6+ A;#-^V_J_K_Z!m?oW16d pzpDu@N_D}v54}aM,7=?9?rIh:O7U`BVM[np`&6+mC-Ot6)Rz 6+VM?mHAMA5i }l& <8E> <8E> <017D> 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. endbfrange 0000001086 00000 n for the single-family residential customer group. In many cases, system staff were simply too timid to enforce their own policies relating to meter locations if a customer raised their voice, said they would sue the system, or used an intimidating attitude. <88> <88> <02C6> (1) The requirements contained in this section are to be used in evaluating both the total capacities for public water systems and the capacities at individual pump stations and pressure planes which serve portions of the system that are hydraulically separated from, or incapable of being served by, other pump stations or pressure planes. HT If so, that is another major concern for liability should he interpret this agreement to read the meters as having free reign to the systems facilities. 5' TRWA has always recommended in our sample tariff that All meters be installed on the property designated to receive service. Using this policy keeps the system dealing directly with the property owner and member of the WSC or the customer of the district instead of having to deal with a property owner or future property owner that doesnt want someone elses meter and service line on their property. PUC rules also specify the requirements for language that must be included in the rental agreement regarding submetering, how the charges are to be calculated and how billing is to be conducted. Then when these other services are discontinued those meters are removed by the utility that owns the meters, not the customer. From this, they can develop a plan that best provides service to the entire development considering the wishes of the developer and the system.