Lead can enter the body through the consumption or inhalation of paint, dust, soil, or drinking water. We havent gone the same route as some other communities, she said. "c`} eT 0 S_/ 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. This specific provision allows special districts to service debt according to a prescribed formula where the revenue generated by the fee cannot exceed 50% of the average usage charge for that system. 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. endobj %PDF-1.5 Telling stories that matter in a dynamic, evolving state. /CreationDate (D:20210520082039-07'00') Water testing bottle order form for private customers This order form is for private customers, well owners, and realtors. RWR said it will sell the water to Douglas County at $19,500 per acre-foot for the water. When you buy a water tap, you are purchasing "rights . City water agencies are ramping up those tap fees charged to developers to link to local water systems to pay for higher water acquisition and distribution costs amid the historic Western drought. R! /Tabs /S 8155 Piney River Avenue. 296 0 obj <>stream endstream endobj startxref 2 0 obj /F3 11 0 R . Arvada purchases most of its water from Denver Water. Learn more about PFAS from the EPA and the CDPHE. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. Growth is good. 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. hb```f``20$0.``xga`$(%V&~V[a#6BL M@ H 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 $130,000 per acre-foot. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America), How gun violence in Colorado hit a 40-year high, combined with Auroras recent decision to restrict new lawns and ban new golf courses, council members said in approving the increases unanimously Monday night, Suncor refinery has another hazardous chemical leak, polluting Commerce City air, Community summit kicks off talks on how best to protect Colorados Crystal River, MoonBikes are a battery-powered snowmobile alternative for dashing through the Colorado snow. << The plan review fee shall be 65% of the permit fee. hbbd```b``+A$*XL& D.wl 6w4 $g&00120a`$@g`` 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. 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. Suite 150. Developers who agree to oversee landscape installation themselves using certified conservation contractors can trim more than $16,000 from that total under the new rules, officials said. 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. 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 current price for Residential Cash-in-Lieu is $130,000 per acre-foot effective January 1, 2023. Can You Drink Tap Water in Douglas County? >> Douglasville Douglas County Water and Sewer. They are not mandatory and not enforced since contaminants addressed in these standards do not pose a health risk. %PDF-1.6 % %Writing objects Water samples collected in other bottles will not be accepted because they may be contaminated. Arvada says it is paying 30% more for water treatment chemicals, and triple for piping, amid worldwide price increases. We certainly think its a good thing for the state as a whole, he said. x=r?e7 D Landscape watering typically makes up about 50% of municipal water use in arid states that are thick with traditional turf grass. To set up a tour, contact us at call 303-674-4112, or send us an e-mail to recept@evergreenmetrodistrict.com. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time. Other water sources may be considered but must be approved by the Board. If you live within the City of Douglasville, your bill will include a charge for garbage pickup. So it sounds like a big jump, but its a big jump on a relatively smaller number.. 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. Lead can accumulate in humans, resulting in multiple health effects, and is particularly dangerous for children. Information concerning related costs for permitting and submittal process can be found below. For more information call our office at (970) 532-2096. 410 0 obj <>stream /Resources 5 0 R For more information about drought policies, please see visit our Water Conservation page. Douglas County has been recognized among the leaders in both the state and nation in stormwater management. These fees are determined by the reads taken from the water meter. At current median home prices, the rising tap, storm and wastewater fees represent about 10% of the overall price, he noted. For more information call our office at (970) 532-2096. /F5 13 0 R If you are a wastewater only customer this is where your billing will end, as we do not meter waste. A WSA water customer receives a bill once a month. Since Colorados groundwater supplies are naturally high in calcium and magnesium, groundwater is typically hard. PFCs have been discovered in groundwater in certain areas of Colorado including the Commerce City area. All public water providers must meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. >> . The State of Colorado is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. << 0 We offer tours of both the water and wastewater plants. >> /Creator () /MediaBox [0 0 612 792 ] Stormwater Fee on our FAQ page. Here you can find information on aquifers, domestic wells and rural water, flood plain information, harvesting rainwater and gray water. PFCs are a group of human-made chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Well your water tap fee essentially purchases "water rights". 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. For payments received after the due date, WSA charges a 15% penalty for past-due charges. Download Tap Fees Effective January 1, 2023. Installation Fee the cost of installing the service line, meter and meter pit to a new lot. 2023 Water and Sanitary Sewer Tap Fee Schedule. Castle Rocks utility system fees for a newly built single-family home in 2023 will be $42,097, up from $37,067 this year. >> 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". The project would pull junior water rights off the South Platte River near Sterling in high runoff years, fill the new reservoirs, and pipe . Were not going to do it on the backs of existing ratepayers. For the purchase of water taps located within a multi-lot subdivision developed after January 1, 2014, water rights must be transferred to satisfy the raw water requirement of the water tap fee. This fee covers the costs associated with the reading and maintenance of the meters, the maintenance of the water distribution system, and administrative costs. 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. Please see right for the charges applicable to the respective district. endstream endobj startxref 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. /Length 5082 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $15,300. 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. Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. 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 The stress on water resources and homebuyer resources will only worsen. If you are on a public water system, you may be able to view your water systems PFAS test results from CDPHE. For more information about tap fees and water rights, assistance in applying for a new tap and payment of tap fees, please contact our office at (970) 532-2096. %PDF-1.7 % stream Not all lots are eligible to pay cash-in-lieu of dedicating water rights. 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. >> q /XObject << Water rates cover the water that you consume at your property. LuL.P==N|sYg iF@Z9H3 g 20L(c0 >m Check your eligibility for the Lead Reduction Program. Some PFAS persist in the environment for a long time, and people can be exposed to these chemicals through air, food and food packaging, drinking water, consumer products, and household dust. A commitment to a dependable water supply and water quality protects property values, jobs, the economy and the overall quality of life of residents. 10.3.2 Electrical permit fee An electrical only permit fee shall be determined in accordance with Table 10.3.2. 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. All requests for service are reviewed and approved by the LTWD District Engineer. Accessory Apartments. /F6 14 0 R Developers are required to install all water lines and services to each lot, including meter pits in subdivisions. Here you can find information on aquifers, domestic wells and rural water, flood plain information, harvesting rainwater and gray water. Development has to pay its own way, Arvada Mayor and Councilmember Marc Williams said. LTWDcan accept Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT), Handy Ditch and Consolidated Home Supply Ditch water rights. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). Any questions in regards towater rights requirements may be directed to Amanda Hoff, Water Resources Administrator at 970-344-6304. This fee covers the costs associated with the maintenance of the sewer collection system. Phone: 720-661-9694 Emergency Number: 720-661-9694, then press 2 Sterling Ranch 311 - Report an Issue Drinking Water - Douglas County Drinking Water Protecting drinking water involves protecting water sources from contamination and appropriately treating water to remove contaminants and germs. Additional Native Water Dedication Fee and Handy Ditch Dedication Fee will be assigned as listed in Section 1502.2 Schedule C to recover the costs of taking the native water rights through the water court and the change of use process. For drought condition rates please see below under "Drought Penalty." The CAB provides water, sewer, and stormwater services to the residents as well as nonresidential users of Sterling Ranch (Sterling Ranch), a 3,400acre planned development located in northwest Douglas County, Colorado. Tap Fee Schedule Download Tap Fees Effective January 1, 2023 Individual residential lot customers may be allowed to pay Cash-in-Lieu (CIL) of raw water dedication requirements per Section 1505.6 of LTWD's Rules and Regulations. 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. We are still in the bottom third of the metro area in terms of fees for water and sewer services. The city wants to cut per capita water use by 18% in the next 10 to 20 years, Marlowe said. Since 2000, Douglas County has made water a top priority in terms of securing a dependable water supply and advocating for water conservation. However, based on information from nearby locations, the average water score in Colorado is a out of 100. endstream endobj 391 0 obj <. 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. We invite all of you to work with us on that, Councilmember Lauren Simpson told developers and community members in the audience. Sewer Tap $900.00. 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. << Customers receive this report first since this test has a rapid turn around time.The remaining results are sent between 2 to 4 weeks depending on the test. Bulk Station and Bulk Water Hauler Information, Emergencies FAQ - Sewer Backup or Water Line Break, Request for Waterscope Account Information, Commercial Customers Only, Pretreatment Surcharge based on risk factor - $1.50-$3.50, Per 1K gallons over 5K to 12K gallons - $6.94, Per 1K gallons over 7.5K gallons - $34.66, Residential Water and Wastewater Customer - $53.00, Commercial Water and Wastewater Customer - $53.00, Residential Wastewater only customer - per tap - $53.00, Commercial Wastewater only customer - per tap - $60.00, Pretreatment surcharge based on risk factor - Commercial Customers Only - $1.50-$3.50. As much as I hate to do it, its a necessary evil. 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. At current median home prices, the rising tap, storm and wastewater fees represent about 10% of the overall price, he noted. Drop us a note at tips@coloradosun.com. 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 Michael Booth is a Colorado Sun reporter covering health, health policy and the environment. They did seek concessions, not wanting to be responsible for overseeing all the landscaping. Water testing supplies are free of charge and will be sent to you via FedEx. 260 0 obj <> endobj Base Rate - $31.50; Per 1K gallons up to 14K - $3.63 . These standards and treatment techniques prevent illness from contaminants in drinking water. The board will then vote on the new water tap and plant investment fee structure at its April 11 meeting. 100 Third St., 2nd Floor hmo0@m*R6hT)(;q 4""v&qZC C0P!8F8Ji$\rh)M`~CpDB9/.UVnX.jjbkx:l%bR."&tg=W/D2N/[^*^^6\J :+j:-G2sHF+|gc&Y"R[7$t^0vUuH. Water Charges: Residential and Commercial. 2023 TapFeeSchedule_0.pdf 132.68 KB. /F1 9 0 R Sanitation Fee "@A0;Dc@1_H8 C Castle Rock, CO 80104, Copyright 2023 Douglas County Government | Accessibility Options| Privacy Policy, Website Design and Development by Webolutions, My Driver's License or Vehicle Registration, Register to Vote / Update Voter Registration, Ask a Question, Report Issues or Concerns. What District am I in?" /Producer (PDFKit.NET 21.1.203.21282) These functions include long-range planning, development review, public assistance, and zoning inspection and compliance. /CS /DeviceRGB It can enter drinking water through pipes, faucets, and fittings. Scalable technical resources, support of local initiatives through financial incentives, and best-practices sharing will bolster water efficiency. hb```Ad`e`s\`Uj`p!/E$j3G=dI>l{m These fees are determined by the reads taken from the meter. Individualtaps purchased may be allowed to pay a cash-in-lieu fee to satisfy the water rights requirement. Water usage fees, base rates, tap fees, and other charges vary among the three districts, Evergreen Metro, West Jefferson Metro, and Kittredge. On June 15, 2022, the EPA released updated PFOA and PFOS Health Advisories. We bill water accounts based on their total consumption for their billing cycle. We have a tier for normal water usage, and one for high water usage. 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. /ExtGState << Residential Water/Sewer Tap Fees New Construction tap fees for 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home. Penalty Fee For payments received after the due date, WSA charges a 15% penalty for past-due charges. /Contents [6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R ] Please submit questions via this form. Water prices are now part of the affordable housing equation. /Group << 'b-Q9L4Q*lD5 Qk"H*hCDHGGtt00vt40G"[ Lfi. 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 /Parent 3 0 R Non-residential tap raw water dedication requirements shall not be less than the table above and shall be based on anticipated usage for the facility as provided by the customer and approved by LTWD. %%EOF Water hardness is determined by the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water. 7 0 obj Castle Rock expects to grow from 81,000 people to 140,000 in the next couple of decades. The State of Colorado is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans . Hard water contains high levels of these dissolved minerals, which enter the groundwater naturally through contact with soil. %%EOF 100 Third Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303.660.7497 Fax 303.479.7271 6/29/2018 Planning Services - Douglas County Planning Services The Planning Services Division of Community Development oversees the County's land use planning functions. $@,Sc1' #@v&F@#? We also use a tiered structure when billing water. /GS7 15 0 R Arvada, on the opposite corner of the Denver metro area to the northwest, is more than doubling homebuilders water and sewer connection fees and sharply raising existing homeowners utility rates. By implementing a comprehensive, statewide approach for water efficiency, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and other state agencies strengthen programs from the local to the state level. Since WSA does not provide the sanitation service, all questions or concerns about your garbage pickup service or the fees should be referred to the City of Douglasville at (770) 920-3005. In This Newsmaker has been deemed by this Newsroom as having a specialized knowledge of the subject covered in this article. Learn more from USGS. Tap fees cover the cost of establishing a new service or connection to LTWD's distribution system and include costs associated with plant investment fees, installation fees, and raw water requirements: Plant Investment Fee (PIF) recovers costs associated with building treatment plant capacity, storage and transmission mains for the delivery of potable water to new customers. hbbd``b`3A4 The two cities big moves, combined with Auroras recent decision to restrict new lawns and ban new golf courses, reflect the strains on high-growth Colorado cities confronted by higher water prices and dwindling supply, older collection and treatment systems hitting capacity, and everyday inflation. p~7S=o9_K:,$ zB];LEJJMR>3`xU;xQ1r|aku7ZZtk?Z.X38jmOSO?/. 390 0 obj <> endobj When this is required, a request for commitment letter should be submitted with the appropriate fees to LTWD. WSA serves as the billing agent and collects payments for the City. I hope that with the modification, developers will still see Arvada as a great place to be, Jones said. 4 0 obj If you are a new customer, we are happy to answer questions about how to get started. At the same time the new development fees were passed, the council approved a 12.3% increase in existing water rates and a 9.8% boost to sewage rates. We even developed a Water Alternatives Program and have provided a list of additional resources should you need them. Secondary Drinking Water Standards are guidelines to manage drinking water taste, color and odor. Castle Rock gets its drinking water from a combination of withdrawals from aquifers under Douglas County, which are depleting and cant continue to be used at current rates, and buying from Denver and Aurora. On a winter day, Castle Rock uses 4 million to 5 million gallons of water, while summer days peak at 19 million gallons. Water Tap Additional Bedroom or Bathroom Beyond 3 bed / 3 bath. In cases of stock plans, the plan review fee shall be 10% of the permit fee. /Type /Page Sewer Usage Fee 1102 0 obj <> endobj 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom $14,400. Each district has set their own base rates, please see the Rates and Fees above.

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