hb```m ea>O)~N7vy)20:sLr Not sure they have a higher level." Yes, his is true but interestingly only since 4 September. These waivers usually apply only when the customer voluntarily contacts the system to either install the appropriate number of meters or allow for inspection by system staff to verify that the other connections are not being used. <84> <84> <201E> Assuming the meter is the standard size, residential 3/4 x 5/8 meter, you will use the same rate structure for the irrigation meters since the water is the same treated water that is being distributed by your system. Unless a local governmental authority requires otherwise, or unless otherwise established, an ESFC is defined as 360 gallons per day for average water usage and 300 gpd for average wastewater return flow. <83> <83> <0192> <8D> <8D> <2022> If your utility is a political subdivision and you do not have a certificate of convenience and necessity, your obligation and requirements are dictated by other state statutes. ESFCequivalent single-family connection. H|T0WQNd(>3IQb= 36 beginbfrange <00> <00> <0000> If not, then the system could be charged with trespassing. This includes design, review and approval of all plans and all on-site and off-site service facilities by the corporations engineer and compliance with any applicable municipal or other governmental codes and specifications. 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. You should review this situation with your engineers. From this, they can develop a plan that best provides service to the entire development considering the wishes of the developer and the system. These references clearly state that the meter belongs to the corporation and is to be maintained by the corporation. 0000006201 00000 n <85> <85> <2026> <0D> <0D> <000D> Both of these sections clearly state that an owner of the property to be served is the only person qualified to be a WSC member and that the meter has to be installed on the property designated to be served. %%EOF Email: info@trwa.org, Water University/Utility Management Certification, TCEQ Requirement All Occupational Licensing, Wastewater Technical Assistance & Training Program, Click Here to Return to the Ask Larry Archives Homepage, Metering & One Meter per Residence Rules (Ask Larry). endcmap 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. Many times, a customer has a shut off valve installed to the second residence that can be turned off for plumbing repairs or when inspections like these are to be conducted. /CMapName /Helvetica-ObliqueOPBaseFont5 def A: Yes, I've heard of the practice of allowing multiple meters on single properties at multiple systems. The systems and engineers said that if these old dormant tap locations wanted to be re-serviced and if upgrades were required, the present landowners where service had previously existed would have to pay for those upgrades. 0000000586 00000 n endstream endobj startxref <8B> <8B> <2039> Q: A current member of our WSC has asked for a second meter on their property. If it is a single tract of land and the plumbing to each of these eight units is all combined into one common line, then a master meter would probably be the better option for this applicant. 69 12 Save. Q: We have been made aware of a customer who has installed an inline booster pump on their side of the meter. Additionally, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules require that all public water systems be designed with a minimum of 15 percent extra capacity. Getting customers to understand is sometimes challenging. I told her that was incorrect and that I would mail her the documentation to prove it. 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. Private or domestic wells can be used for a variety purposes, such as irrigation, drinking water and industrial uses. Systems generally dont want to extend their liability onto or across private property to read meters or make repairs after dark within a private property on the off chance that frequent trips onto that property raises the chance of some type of accident or damage to the owners property or tenants. If your system already has this language, then TRWA suggests that systems that have several multiple connection issues send out a letter informing all customers of pending changes or stepped up enforcement of existing policies. 12 dict begin << Do they have to register as a business with the state or get a water commercial permit? 0 {e9Q $b@;l0$" "!#w~[^Mt__^7ea?VU> {9Vh*A!_Q~" [w|V}.f%z[o~di_Yzbb{[Xu]\*lq& 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. The member knows that resale of the water for a profit is not allowed. 12 dict begin lmr19a9s;rw;A$PsI@mr+9pB? If the customer still feels that the meter belongs to her then it may be helpful to give her the phone number to the PUC so she can discuss her concerns. There is no requirement where a WSC can request the landowner to be registered as a business. These cost-of-service issues have subsequently been transferred to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which has been very pro-consumer when addressing complaints. This just means that when the new or existing master meter needs to be tested, the operator can either use an existing, on-site storage tank or any large tanker (fire truck if the capacity is large enough) with a known capacity to verify the meter accuracy. This is referred to in Section C under the definition of member and proof of ownership, and again in Section E under Rules and Regulations. for the single-family residential customer group. A: Yes, under Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code you must provide service to the applicant if the location of the request for service lies within your certificated service area and your utility is privately owned or a nonprofit water supply corporation. Texas Water Code Sec. After you establish a system's ERU quantity, you can use it to determine the number of ERUs for other types of service connections. Master metering is only applicable when it is a single piece of property, not two different tracts. We don't know what size the line is behind the meters or how they have them hooked up. 10. pSaU0t}% tAkmBxJ _`TzJjzm*cUxh$IRJ\&O N'>Mg2:I&L=w.- ?A~}TmCi6?IV PnzN' k~"KcJMi?kvEw-a]z}k#AUGH}+ImKefXv~i^v0~Lz_ANxO}toc3X] u:^on}{_ZT_[=u?Z-?ZI{_oVVt}U&/z^mZowam}Mc*)Xk}v>51KuR[M45qQQE{N?ToTvM;,t_KvN=< SM4'e`]'vx\R"""""#[l&`Me!0|Ez/hDDDDDDipPL,qD_{nb~@ 7dnUEh(}|Df1emQ|DGX%A7q3+;* 2r'dDg&J":' tQT[NO1;Z" 0a;AS#ii <9F> <9F> <0178> xref There should be a calibration or certification of accuracy with the new meter. Finally, if the property owner intends to keep the well for irrigation purposes, it cannot be tied back into any line connected to the systems new master meter. If they want service at a new location, they must purchase another membership and meter tap, and comply with all the new service application procedures. Is it ethical for us to charge a second equity buy-in fee for this meter if we already charged such a fee for their first meter? 0000002796 00000 n <9D> <9D> <2022> A: You have a couple different issues to address. trailer For years, many rural and municipal systems have opted to install master meters for rental properties such as multiple apartment buildings on the same tract of land, multiple mobile homes or manufactured homes on the same tract of land, as well as multiple RVs or strip/multi-use business centers with a common owner. (2) Active connection, as used in this section, means a lot or . In order to correct the issue, the system must first have supporting language in its tariff. The assumed population equivalent per connection should be indicated. /CMapType 2 def CMapName currentdict /CMap defineresource pop 0000000903 00000 n 0000001388 00000 n Q: Can we install a meter on land that is not owned by the system member if he gets an easement from the land owner? All usage rates per thousand gallons should be the same across all classes of ratepayers, although conservation rates, designed to encourage efficient and non-wasteful water use practices by customers, can assess higher usage rates per thousand gallons for customers using more than a specified amount each month. For example, the provisions of TRWAs Sample Tariff regarding non-standard service include the requirement that the corporation approve the design requirements of the applicants required facilities prior to initiation of a non-standard service contract. <93> <94> <201C> Q: How important is the NSF 60 certification on meters or does it even matter? <8D> <8D> <2022> 9CT 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. end <96> <97> <2013> <00> A: Your question is very common for all rural and some urban systems. <80> <80> <20AC> A 6 inch line, according to the TCEQ Chapter 290 Rules, can serve up to 250 connections. 0000003802 00000 n Our engineer says we need to remove these, as we would be responsible for servicing them, including paying for upgrades, if a customer wants a meter for that box in the future. Payment of these fees are reimbursable if and when the District sells Bonds for that purpose and the TCEQ . >> def <9E> <9E> <017E> Should not effect transit. <9F> <9F> <0178> <9A> <9A> <0161> Hopefully the two figures are the same or within a reasonable margin of error. <95> <95> <2022> /Registry (Helvetica-ObliqueOPBaseFont5) Q: I am going to change out our master meter at the well and replace it with a new one. 8P_zz[__z-os%DtGDrJb"" )A endbfrange Present Ave. Daily Flow (B 6 + B 7 ) Single family - include all single family homes, mobile homes and seasonal dwellings in this category. Public wells supply drinking water to municipalities. The District is subject to the continuing supervision of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (the "TCEQ"). It doesnt matter whether the extra capacity is used to supply brand new customers who have never had service or to existing customers seeking an additional meter. Different growth My question is what is considered access? If your new meter is a 2-inch or smaller positive displacement meter, the straight pipe runs are not required for the meter to be accurate. 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. Think of it this way: what if that property owner was requesting not one meter, but four new ones? <8D> <8D> <2022> Q: Our local WSC is planning to implement a policy in order to comply with the one meter per residence rule. Now subtract the first master meter reading from the current meter reading and compare that to the gallons added to the tank. endstream endobj 79 0 obj[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] endobj 80 0 obj<>/Width 2550/Height 3300/BitsPerComponent 1/ColorSpace/DeviceGray/Type/XObject/Name/background_1/Subtype/Image>>stream The Uniform Plumbing Code does not allow for booster pumps under this condition and TCEQ rule Section 290.44(d)(3) states that service connections that require booster pumps taking suction from the public water system lines must be equipped with automatic pressure cut-off devices so that the pumping units become inoperative at a suction pressure of less than 20 psi (thereby preventing a back siphonage condition). Customers that do not report multiple connections, causing utility employees to have to investigate the matter, are usually denied these waivers. E8EVW:?m^_io~Kk^cQ"_fT"KMB!_ou ]oI_1QdpuOK_-21qWa;_?oN>?/]kD_I'XA_:4}]BhSl'~CA+u_;( m!QVa 8B*t6)(" L-6+$k "gbDF}/?# DWH&J_F#'2,dLj aPh0M0chw&H&; B,"m&_l/@^t\[O;H$w'p!;&C. <81> <81> <2022> Irrigation with separate irrigation meter is a separate Type of Use. A: This is a common problem for older systems as they try to come into compliance with newer rules. <89> <89> <2030> 0000036396 00000 n Until Saturday there was a higher level called "very high-risk area where there is a variant of concern" but that category . The meter and/or wastewater connection is for the sole use of the Member or customer and is to provide service to only one (1) dwelling or one (1) business. <9A> <9A> <0161> Use some water out of the storage tank (ground or elevated). A standard single-family home is considered a standard ERU with other uses measured against this baseline. 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. 69 0 obj<> endobj 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. Requiring employees to climb ladders to get over fences or traverse 500 feet of property may not be reasonable access for your system and could be considered denial of access. <98> <98> <02DC> << I have visited several systems who have purchased AMR meters that are compatible with the AMI meters. Others were due to leaks grounding out meters. for the single-family residential customer group. Published in January/February 2020 (Issue 1 of Quench). The original members account should be closed out at the old address. <9B> <9B> <203A> "General Plan" means the General Plan prepared by Developer as submitted to It is unclear whether the units are part of any government-assisted or subsidized housing programs for low-income residents. Now climb the tank again after the well pump is stopped and measure the height of water again at the manway. These previously existing meter locations had already paid for or been granted capacity from the water main, and therefore they should not be required to pay for system upgrades. However, there are some situations where a brand-new meter is installed, and it doesnt register correctly. endcodespacerange A new membership fee should be required for each new meter. Q: Our system has been asked to serve two quadplexes that were until recently supplied by wells that no longer produce water. This certificate should meet the TCEQ master meter test requirements for initial installation of the meter. <80> <80> <20AC> We would like to have the chain restaurant apply for and install a meter since the convenience store has a meter and active account. These existing capacity components were and are being paid for through monthly water rates. We bring together that rare . \8h;""-[a]_aM7#0dpq6;tDdX)A!BuU ]H#Fjf )aAC;D 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 Our system is more than 40 years old and there are about 20 properties that have more than one residence on a single meter. w;A`@3YceL 0a0DD8T#_ _~qd"D|%U0 a`q]HEWls!G29h4 <8F> <8F> <2022> The average daily flow for domestic use shall be calculated at the minimum rate of 100 gallons per day per capita (gpdpc) and an Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) of 2.5 persons per single-family residence and 2.2 persons per multi-family and mobile home units.. <7F> <7F> <2022> 362 13 The short answer is yes, the WSC/district board can change their tariff/service policy to allow for meters to be set on someone elses property. endstream endobj 4 0 obj<>stream 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. There is nothing in TCEQs Chapter 290 regulations which addresses the above scenario dealing with pre-existing taps that have been removed. Some engineers and systems took this to mean that if we remove the meters at these dormant locations, the system would not have to charge future new customers the price for upgrading their old water mains until the freed-up capacity was allocated to new active connections. To your knowledge, are there any parts of the tariff that would prohibit the member from entering into such an agreement or any part of the regulations that would prohibit such an agreement or jeopardize the systems compliance? 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. <00> 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. Google Map, Tel: 512.472.8591 @0A2@p0@T!EQL& L Aa0w"[!-Si7qH>D 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.. I was told the meter was installed when a relative lived in a trailer on the far end of the property, but the meter has not been used for many years. Some folks opt for wells of around 300 gallons per minute or less to use a fire truck or tanker instead of climbing an elevated tank to do the measuring twice. Is this a fool-proof verification? 71 0 obj<>stream <09> <0A> <0009> While it may be difficult for them to claim the second dwelling is vacant if evidence of habitation is obvious, some people might try to claim that the habitation is only intermittent, that no water is being used at the second location, or that water there is being supplied from a separate source. Climb the tank and use a steel measuring tape to measure the height of water in the tank to the manway. Any damage to the Corporations equipment shall be subject to service charges. A. 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. /Linearized 1.0/O 364/H [ 766 341 ]/L 852074/E 53543/N 18/T 844716>>
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