Mountain Water and Sanitation District

Mountain Water and Sanitation District
12365 Highway 285 · Conifer, Colorado 80433
(303) 838-1800 · (303) 838-7938 · Fax: (303) 838-7960

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Examples:

Gallons Used in 30-day Month	Water and Sewer Charge
0	$31.16
1000	$53.21
2700	$80.79
3600	$100.23
4500	$125.44
6500	$181.48

RATES AND CHARGES

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010

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Rates were increased on Jan. 1 for the first time in two years to more accurately reflect the costs of providing service to district residents. Water and sewer charges are based upon per-gallon usage. There is a minimum charge of $31.16 per month. The rate for 3300 gallons (or less) in a month is charged at a conservation rate of $18.38 per 1000 gallons. Usage over 3300 gallons is charged at $28.02 per 1000 gallons. A few examples are listed at left.

Service	Fees
Availability of Service, Vacant Lot, Monthly	$30
Tap Fee - Water Service	$13,000
Tap Fee - Sewer Service	$13,000
Capital Improvement Fee	$13,000
Connection Fee - Water	$200
Connection Fee - Sewer	$200
Turn on/off Fee	$25
Transfer service (one-time fee to seller)	$25
Process shut-off letter	$25
Process new service application	$25
Process county certification	$100
Process lien	$150
Contractor license fee/renewal	$100
Service line inspection	$50
Rules and regulations copy	$5
Maps copy	$5
Minimum fee for legal agreement processing	$200
Copies	10 cents per side
Legal and enginering fees for property development service agreements, etc.	Actual cost

Penalties	Charge
Late charge on unpaid balance of full service and availability bills	10 percent
NSF check, first return	Bank charge + $25
Bad check, second return	Bank charge + $50
Prohibited plumbing or device (e.g. bypasses, unmetered water lines)	$1,000
First rules and regulation violation	$50
Second rules and regulation violation	$250
Third rules and regulation violation	$500 plus water shutoff
Penalty on unpaid tap and CIF	10 percent immediate penalty and 1 percent interest shall accrue monthly