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. Aurora sent water messages loud and clear over the summer by moving to ban new golf courses and sharply limit the amount of traditional thirsty lawn grass installed in the yards of new homes. All homes and businesses in Douglas County, even the ones on a well, are charged a stormwater fee. State and federal regulations require the County to provide flood protection and stormwater quality. /Filter /FlateDecode /Author () Raw Water Requirement water rights dedicated to LTWDto provide the water needed to serve a new tap. 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. Exposure to levels of PFAS above health guidelines has been linked to health problems including cancer, decreased fertility, lower birth weight, developmental delays in children, and reduced immune response. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $15,300. PFCs are a group of human-made chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. q And have the checkbook handy. Littleton, CO 80125. Arvada says it is paying 30% more for water treatment chemicals, and triple for piping, amid worldwide price increases. (Refer to the table at the bottom of the page for water rights requirements). /Type /Page New Hot Tubs. of service fees to repay water and/or sewer debt (32-1-1006 CRS). endstream endobj startxref 1102 0 obj <> endobj Therefore, the usage fee is based on 80% of water used. It is required that a property with a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Douglas County be connected to the water system within one year of the payment of the Tap Fee or the Tap Fee may be forfeited. We also use a tiered structure when billing water. 410 0 obj <>stream If available to residential customers, these fees shall be issued based on the amount of raw water dedication requirement listed above applied at the CIL price listed in Section 1501.1 Schedule A - Tap Fees. side of U.S. 50 with the help of a $448,800 Colorado Department of Transportation . See the question "Do I have Water or Sewer Service? A schedule of current rates and tap fees can be found on on the Rates & Fees page. endstream endobj 261 0 obj <> endobj 262 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 263 0 obj <>stream These base rates are charged every month. 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. 0 This is the actual cost to process and treat sewage from the location. endobj So all of that together we estimate it would be about $9 more a month for a typical single-family residence, Israel said. Water is billed for every 1,000 gallons that is used (so, if you use 2,000 gallons of water you will be charged 2 x water charge rate). As much as I hate to do it, its a necessary evil. The tap fees have risen so high that homebuilders are arguing out of self-interest, but also reflecting concerns of town officials that water fees are a major contributor to the lack of affordable housing on the Front Range. Sewer Usage Fee Meter Size 5/8 inch Inside Use Multi-Family, Micro-Home or less than 1,000 square feet, Meter Size 5/8 inch Inside Use Single-Family Home or greaterthan 1,000 square feet. 23Jan R&R - Exhibit B Fees and Charges.pdf 176.15 KB. 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. /F5 13 0 R Installation Fee with LTWD Supplied Materials $4,000, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $700, Installation Fee with LTWDSupplied Materials $4,000, Installation Fee With LTWD Supplied Materials $4,500, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $800, Installation Fee with LTWD Supplied Materials $5,000, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $1,800, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $2,200, Installation Fee with Developer Supplied Materials $2,920. We invite all of you to work with us on that, Councilmember Lauren Simpson told developers and community members in the audience. I hope this doesnt deter development in our community, Councilmember David Jones said. Base Rate - $31.50; Per 1K gallons up to 14K - $3.63 . /GS8 16 0 R Phone: 720-661-9694 Emergency Number: 720-661-9694, then press 2 Sterling Ranch 311 - Report an Issue Water samples collected in other bottles will not be accepted because they may be contaminated. Castle Rock expects to grow from 81,000 people to 140,000 in the next couple of decades. endstream endobj startxref hbbd```b``9"T} fkH7t! For drought condition rates please see below under "Drought Penalty." Email: booth@coloradosun.com Twitter: @MBoothDenver Water Tap $900.00. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). These are the things we can do to make that resource go further.. 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. WSA acknowledges that not all water used is actually returned to the sewer system. Water prices are now part of the affordable housing equation. To obtain a permit, a person must file an application with the State Engineer; these applications are evaluated pursuant to statutory guidelines. Stormwater Fee Information concerning related costs for permitting and submittal process can be found below. If you are a new customer, we are happy to answer questions about how to get started. *See Water Dedication section below to determine water dedication requirements. Water usage fees, base rates, tap fees, and other charges vary among the three districts, Evergreen Metro, West Jefferson Metro, and Kittredge. Design Criteria for Potable Water Systems, Drinking Water Submittal Application Forms, Douglas County Stormwater Education and Outreach, 410 S. Wilcox Street 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. The following is an explanation of the fees which appear on monthly customer bills: Water Base Fee The Denver Water Lead Reduction Program identifies lead service lines and provides education and outreach. Check your eligibility for the Lead Reduction Program. 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. 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, The Cash-in-Lieu price is based on recent sale prices for water sources allowable for dedication, such that LTWD may purchase the raw water dedication requirement for lots allowed to utilize the Cash-in-Lieu option. %%EOF Douglas County has been recognized among the leaders in both the state and nation in stormwater management. Here you can find information on aquifers, domestic wells and rural water, flood plain information, harvesting rainwater and gray water. h{k_@ P@{#QYYqYYYs )~Bs's'7R7|q)V-_leJj'_CO1$/1PeV-E)r\K,[?~s7!NZd_~wc)d'~7_{ !^Kn>?Bw?z^6:o>|ur?t/o^=ISgp|o~pz/)wy"kzp/x7?Wo^Ot72c=~/>{}Mz>. Since Colorados groundwater supplies are naturally high in calcium and magnesium, groundwater is typically hard. Israel acknowledged Arvada has not made the same push that Castle Rock and Aurora have made to reduce thirsty grass lawns. %Writing objects Now comes fast-growing Castle Rock, which Tuesday night was expected to give final passage to a ban on front yard grass in new homes and a limit on backyard grass to 500 square feet. The Douglas County town that is a center for housing sprawl in Colorado foresees dwindling aquifer resources and ever-higher prices to secure new surface water from the states overtaxed mountain river basins. An $828 million, two-reservoir, 125-miles-of-pipeline project led by Parker's water department wants $20 to 30 million of Douglas County's stimulus to jumpstart the engineering and environmental work. 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 When this is required, a request for commitment letter should be submitted with the appropriate fees to LTWD. These fees are determined by the reads taken from the meter. The project would pull junior water rights off the South Platte River near Sterling in high runoff years, fill the new reservoirs, and pipe . Drop us a note at tips@coloradosun.com. 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. Every month we receive a meter read from your property and calculate how much water was used during that period. Accessory Apartments. /Group << In 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. (1) If the service line and meter pit have already been installed by the developer, the installation fee is reduced to $700. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time. 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. 2 0 obj Learn more from USGS. >> 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. Each customer is billed for a base fee for water which is determined by the meter size for the location. All requests for service are reviewed and approved by the District Engineer. For more information about drought policies, please see visit our Water Conservation page. But the rapid increase in new home tap fees, in Arvada and to a lesser extent in places like Castle Rock, is exacerbating crushing affordability problems for new buyers, Cullen said. Learn more about PFAS from the EPA and the CDPHE. Castle Rock, CO 80104 /Producer (PDFKit.NET 21.1.203.21282) 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. << Every stage of utility handling is undergoing massive inflation, from water cleaning chemicals to pipelines to fuel and equipment. 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. Not sure what district you are in? The Jefferson County community is paying for one-sixth of the controversial expansion of Denver Waters Gross Reservoir Dam in Boulder County, and will receive one-sixth of the new water supply from that, Israel said. The Division of Water Resources accepts applications by email, and associated fees can be paid online. (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 State of Colorado is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Planning Services - Douglas County Planning Services The Planning Services Division of Community Development oversees the County's land use planning functions. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792 ] 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. The plan review fee shall be 65% of the permit fee. Arvada purchases most of its water from Denver Water. These fees are determined by the reads taken from the water meter. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] %PDF-1.6 % Water usage fees, base rates, tap fees, and other charges vary among the three districts, Evergreen Metro, West Jefferson Metro, and Kittredge. Parmer wrote. Douglas County partners with local water and wastewater authorities on projects. Here you can find information on aquifers, domestic wells and rural water, flood plain information, harvesting rainwater and gray water. We are still in the bottom third of the metro area in terms of fees for water and sewer services. 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 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. It can enter drinking water through pipes, faucets, and fittings. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Castle Rocks utility system fees for a newly built single-family home in 2023 will be $42,097, up from $37,067 this year. 100 Third Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303.660.7497 Fax 303.479.7271 6/29/2018 If you are concerned about lead exposure, speak to your health care provider to check your childs blood lead level. Water Charges: Residential and Commercial. Douglasville Douglas County Water and Sewer. >> Each property will be allowed only one tap and only one meter. Colorados population growth and the swelling stress on state water resources amid climate change and drought are sending Front Range suburbs in a scramble to shore up sustainable supplies. LTWD will issue a commitment letter to signify to the planning or building agency or lot owner that the lot can be served and any conditions required for service. Scalable technical resources, support of local initiatives through financial incentives, and best-practices sharing will bolster water efficiency. Please click here for more information about how the stormwater fee is calculated. 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. If you do not see your system listed, you can call your system administrator to request test results or to request testing. Arvadas steep increases to both development fees and rates for existing water and sewer users will shore up existing systems and allow growth that supports future city budgets, council members said in approving the increases unanimously Monday night. Any questions in regards towater rights requirements may be directed to Amanda Hoff, Water Resources Administrator at 970-344-6304. << That would bring 22,000 acre feet of water to the South Platte River and eventually to a yet-to-be unidentified water provider in Douglas County. With such limited supply of water, Colorado for decades has traded in water rights. If the location is on WSAs sewer system, a sewer base fee is assessed which is determined by the meter size for the location. x=r?e7 D However, based on information from nearby locations, the average water score in Colorado is a out of 100. Maintaining water quality has also been a long-standing priority of the commissioners. Arvada customers have access to consultation on creating a more water-wise landscape, she said, and the city is gradually installing smart water meters in homes that alert customers to leaks and their overall use. The board will then vote on the new water tap and plant investment fee structure at its April 11 meeting. LTWDcan accept Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT), Handy Ditch and Consolidated Home Supply Ditch water rights. Well your water tap fee essentially purchases "water rights". Sewer Tap $900.00. They are not mandatory and not enforced since contaminants addressed in these standards do not pose a health risk. Water rights are required to be dedicated for all new developments in LTWD. We even developed a Water Alternatives Program and have provided a list of additional resources should you need them. December 1, 2019 Water Impact Fees Installation/ Tap-on Construction Meter Inspection Application Size Fee Cost Cost Fee Sub-Total Deposit Fee Total 3,JJ02hvX )G>\SoJrOWKD^8qPjT9pwI*E+L_D,L!q /CreationDate (D:20210520082039-07'00') We havent gone the same route as some other communities, she said. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom in accordance with the Civil Constitution. The CAB purchases wholesale water from DWSD, and DWSD charges seasonal rates for the water delivered to the CAB. Development has to pay its own way, Arvada Mayor and Councilmember Marc Williams said. For all other tap fee uses for residential or commercial . >> What District am I in?" >> When commercial service is desired to an unimproved lot or a significant change in the water use of an improved lot is anticipated, a request for non-residential commitment letter form should be filled out and turned in with the appropriate fees to LTWD for system evaluation. For more information about tap fees and water rights, assistance in applying for a new tap and payment of tap fees, please . 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. /F4 12 0 R More by Michael Booth, Got a story tip? 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. 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. This is a fee charged for the construction,maintenance and repair of the stormwater infrastructure. /F1 9 0 R /Subject () 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. "c`} eT 0 S_/ Taps larger than 2-inch shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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