Can I get temporary seasonal water service?

Temporary seasonal water service is available for properties that only need water during certain times of the year.

What is temporary seasonal service:

• Water service turned on for part of the year (typically spring/summer)
• Service discontinued for part of the year (typically fall/winter)
• Same property, recurring seasonal pattern
• Customer designates on/off dates

Common uses:

• Seasonal residences
• Camper parks
• Public parks
• Recreation facilities
• Undeveloped lots
• Irrigation systems

How it works:

Application:

• Submit written request for temporary seasonal service
• Specify dates for turn-on and turn-off
• Can be same dates each year
• Must request in advance of each season

Rates: Temporary seasonal service rates are calculated according to the rate classification you would normally fall under:

• Residential properties: Residential flat rate ($76.94/month when active)
• Commercial properties: Commercial flat rate ($87.04/month when active) or metered rates

Turn-on/turn-off fees: Each time service is activated or deactivated:

• $122 during business hours (per visit)
• $172 during non-business hours (per visit)
• Both spring turn-on AND fall turn-off incur fees

Example annual cost (residential):

• Spring turn-on: $122
• Service May-September (5 months): 5 × $76.94 = $384.70
• Fall turn-off: $122
• Total annual: $628.70

Scheduling:

• Submit written request for service discontinuation for winter
• Cannot be discontinued until written request received
• Schedule turn-on/turn-off at least 24 hours in advance
• Must be present or have representative present

Billing during inactive periods:

• No monthly service charges when service is off
• Account status: “temporarily inactive”
• No deposit refund during inactive period
• Account reactivated each season

Important notes:

• You remain responsible for the service extension and keybox year-round
• Protect from damage during off-season
• Notify utility of any changes to seasonal dates
• Late requests may not be accommodated immediately

Tariff Reference: Section W-023-B, Section W-027.1