Installing multiple meters on a single undivided property with a line running across the property could lead to easement issues in the future. PDF Attachment P-5 - Texas Re: US travelers connecting in AMS what are the rules now? endstream endobj 382 0 obj <>stream There is nothing in TCEQs Chapter 290 regulations which addresses the above scenario dealing with pre-existing taps that have been removed. 1616 Rio Grande 67.016(d) provides that a corporation may make water or sewer service conditional on ownership of the real estate designated to receive service and from which the membership or other right of participation arises. Subsection (e) authorizes a corporation to cancel a persons membership if he fails to meet a condition of service prescribed by the corporation. <84> <84> <201E> )-__@u{{z"|RDQG|G2`4Y M6 oaomo[^W[zWJ+wCV Where is the middle ground here? 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. <91> <92> <2018> (7#~mz*B TwIewVq_kgcQyQ4Jd/ K3E\_%9=G$#. <9B> <9B> <203A> /Registry (Helvetica-ObliqueOPBaseFont5) TCEQs Chapter 290 requires a meter to accurately determine the usage of each customer unless a master metering arrangement has been made. Next, the system needs to send a copy of that policy to the entities that appear to be in violation of that policy along with a copy of the TCEQ rule requiring accurate measuring of each customers usage. However, if your homeowner needs a 1" or larger meter, then the requirements for non-standard service as outlined in Section F. of the TRWA Sample Tariff would apply, including an engineering study for each oversized meter. A standard single-family home is considered a standard ERU with other uses measured against this baseline. ESFCequivalent single-family connection. Whatever the reason for requesting a second or third meter, they get irritated when they are denied the other meter (or told they will have to pay the cost of paralleling the line) while the person behind their property is enjoying a meter on their property. PDF CALCULATION OF EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNITS (EDU - USDA Rural Development endstream endobj 340 0 obj <. In many cases, system staff were simply too timid to enforce their own policies relating to meter locations if a customer raised their voice, said they would sue the system, or used an intimidating attitude. endstream endobj 1 0 obj<> endobj 2 0 obj<>/XObject<>/ProcSet 79 0 R>> endobj 3 0 obj<>stream Connecting through Amsterdam Airport - Amsterdam Forum - Tripadvisor <0D> <0D> <000D> 0000006201 00000 n <9B> <9B> <203A> Master metering is only applicable when it is a single piece of property, not two different tracts. endcodespacerange How do we determine base rates for 2- or 3-inch meters? If your board would like for one of TRWAs staff to attend a meeting to do some rate training, please contact our office. The ERUs would be equivalent to what would be used by typical single-family residences, if they were using the water. As a general rule, the only difference should be in base rates based on size of meter as indicated in the TRWA Sample Tariff. If your system refunds memberships then the original member should get their membership back and the new property owner should pay for a new membership. TRWA has provided numerous training sessions at conferences and at water system offices to demonstrate the impact of larger meters from a revenue impact as well as regulatory requirements. 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. The normal benefit to the applicant and the system is that the applicant/landowner can design their own water system within their property and not have to worry about multiple meters and which service lines goes to which office or trailer space. This standard specifies that all chemicals used properly will not cause any health effects for the consumers. lmr19a9s;rw;A$PsI@mr+9pB? Hopefully this will help address the customers concerns. <9E> <9E> <017E> (1) The requirements contained in this section are to be used in evaluating both the total capacities for public water systems and the capacities at individual pump stations and pressure planes which serve portions of the system that are hydraulically separated from, or incapable of being served by, other pump stations or pressure planes. <>/OutputIntents[358 0 R]/Metadata 360 0 R>> Payment of these fees are reimbursable if and when the District sells Bonds for that purpose and the TCEQ . After getting this proof of ownership, the system should at least check the countys tax rolls and property tax maps to see whose name is listed for that property. Irrigation with separate irrigation meter is a separate Type of Use. Some systems do require individual meters to each different apartment, condo or other type business that is all owned by one individual or company. TRWA has always recommended in our sample tariff that All meters be installed on the property designated to receive service. Using this policy keeps the system dealing directly with the property owner and member of the WSC or the customer of the district instead of having to deal with a property owner or future property owner that doesnt want someone elses meter and service line on their property. /CIDInit /ProcSet findresource begin <00> <00> <0000> The capacity is being used either way, and these new meters and customers are utilizing their share of the systems resources. The ERUs would be equivalent to what would be used by typical single-family residences, if they were using the water. One of the main reasons for a turbine or propeller master meter to register incorrectly is improper piping configurations from the well to and past the meter location. 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 The TRWA Sample Tariff addresses this issue and follows the Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chapter 24 rules about the systems ability to access a meter for repairs and normal service. g MLu]VxcN[4wosYpe$C4-`#`:euD=G)\IGiuu}o\2kr%Scw#LBSkEkG=] i"a8S7EB=w=N U0!_bU2S'vB9{h7UM;y>F]6]>_]I;j]R_}I/l 8P_zz[__z-os%DtGDrJb"" )A I am not aware of any cost of service appeals dealing with this issue specifically, but systems should be aware that the PUCT might side with the customer if someone complains about being charged new fees to obtain service at a location where service previously existed. I told her that was incorrect and that I would mail her the documentation to prove it. 0000005203 00000 n You should review this situation with your engineers. An eight-inch (8") water main will generally be required to distribute water and provide fire protection within the multi-family district provided that the water main does not exceed 600 feet in length or serve more than two <81> <81> <2022> PDF Rayford Road Municipal Utility District 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. <83> <83> <0192> \"L&h6AKm5 ZydZ P*dGLr)9 3 ]BA Y,bps`>x/@HnqXNZ1yek5Fq8:^bV_W =.*'&0Y5E4oUpcbT6P,SkV/ lliF7LEM]AgDtC,a]oaF![Oi0 qy}>XPN&:VYCp>F0 " When a system sees that there is inequity in their current rate structure causing some customers to subsidize the water usage and capacity requirements for other customers, the board ought to rectify the situation by amending rates. <09> <0A> <0009> 0 {e9Q $b@;l0$" Know how, know you | We are IQ-EQ, a leading investor services group employing 4300+ people across 24 jurisdictions worldwide. Check to be sure these references are included in your tariff and if so, the member would be prohibited from extending service from one side of the road/alley or across a property line to provide service to a neighbors property not designated to receive service according to your tariff. A: This is definitely not a new question - many systems have faced this situation over the years. The capacity requirement is driven, in part, by the maximum potential amount of water that could be pushed through that meter on a peak day. Next write down the master meter reading on the meter to be tested. First, the customer must supply the system a final plat showing the intended use and ultimate development of the property to be served. Q: Some of our customers have built duplexes in our system. (x[u!WMt[~}}PNwAzJg"hK#6yot|L ` hp _Gy;:D'#DU!EN4~\6]W=WM0A >4#]a4aS'\!i SM0_h~6$DQ!k5MidcY8*#SB7(3 w!Nb%#{;%mO0ooWdy_Mo{@G6p~_Cum}mPk#]zK >0'|'{vWcH)uOO^ 6$*5?_~Ujq[~V.V^-W{vj^oKV]OW -(i0r#* +IB> This can make it difficult for maintenance personnel to identify which line is leaking and increase maintenance expenses compared to a situation with a single meter and a single yard line. 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. Now the member wants the water meter moved to a different property about 100 yards from its original location. If your engineer has not approved the use of the booster pump or sized the lines and meters to accommodate the 60 rental homes, the customer is not in compliance with the terms of the agreement and your tariff. a@0VZ F8A8!@!af^""""#o^?l2AD 4i5M=n^/#{B^m^m}5ok8M4M0P aj""# Would this person also have access to the system office or have keys to the water plants? Other systems are installing AMR Meters for the first time, installing AMR Meters in high density or high-traffic areas or upgrading to AMI meters. 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. Getting customers to understand is sometimes challenging. I have visited several systems who have purchased AMR meters that are compatible with the AMI meters. The TCEQ interprets an "active connection" as a connection that is completed or existing and able to supply drinking water from the PWS to a single-family The defined area is depicted in Appendix 1. Not sure they have a higher level." Yes, his is true but interestingly only since 4 September. 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$w'p!;&C. The District is subject to the continuing supervision of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (the "TCEQ"). endstream endobj 5 0 obj<>/Width 2550/Height 3300/BitsPerComponent 1/ColorSpace/DeviceGray/Type/XObject/Name/background_2/Subtype/Image>>stream Private or domestic wells can be used for a variety purposes, such as irrigation, drinking water and industrial uses. Impact Fee Administration | Houston Permitting Center n``N}@:\_EF-_*p"X;9$W'}',vl#A7.9J uph%(+u n'8i b9XAH03047:|clf`. The system is not responsible for securing or requiring an easement for any service line from the meter to the ultimate customers home. 389 0 obj <>stream endbfrange 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. NSF 61 states that all components and materials used to cast or create the water works material/parts not contain any banned substances and that the meter, pipe, and/or parts have been properly constructed with the appropriate base materials. <93> <94> <201C> We bring together that rare . <8B> <8B> <2039> Water Wells | Texas Groundwater Protection Committee <91> <92> <2018> The date of construction is not relevant to the issue of whether a single master meter or individual meters would be preferable; however, it is important when considering the required customer service inspection (CSI) which must be completed for all eight units and the tract of property to be served. HT If so, that is another major concern for liability should he interpret this agreement to read the meters as having free reign to the systems facilities. TRWA does not recommend any product, supplier or person and leaves that decision up to each system. 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). PUC rules also specify the requirements for language that must be included in the rental agreement regarding submetering, how the charges are to be calculated and how billing is to be conducted. The CSI inspector should make a note on the CSI form stating that the well has been completely disconnected from all the potable water lines serving the dwelling units. stream >> def /CMapName /Times-RomanOPBaseFont0 def lF3n~m/O]w@_}!.u5Iul,CeA"Wyac. 0000001107 00000 n Chapter 13.07 WATER AND WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES AND CHARGES <8C> <8C> <0152> <8F> <8F> <2022> <95> <95> <2022> Accordingly, at Section 24.169(a)(2) of the PUCs rules, the Commission unequivocally states that unless otherwise ordered by the commission, each utility shall provide, install, own and maintain all meters necessary for the measurement of water provided to its customers.. If not, then the system could be charged with trespassing. First, the one meter per residence language should be part of your tariff or service policy. The sample tariff allows the system to estimate a bill and notify the member of the estimate if meter access is hindered or denied. 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. >> def We want to be fair, but we also want be responsible. end fA=~0xO}wASICHzKnp[o What can we do if the owner of the membership denies that someone is living at the second residence? How do you protect the integrity of the system when you do not know the background or intent of the person performing the volunteer work? All connections shall be calculated based upon its equivalency to a customary Equivalent Single Family Connection using the City of Houston's equivalency table. endcmap \8h;""-[a]_aM7#0dpq6;tDdX)A!BuU ]H#Fjf )aAC;D The two businesses had been in a partnership in the past under one roof. xref 0000000903 00000 n Q: How important is the NSF 60 certification on meters or does it even matter? 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. IN ADDITION - sos.texas.gov Published February/March 2021 (Issue 1 of Quench). A: This is one of those situations where a little extra effort by the system up front can save them substantial headaches and costs down the road. <9C> <9C> <0153> <00A0> <86> <87> <2020> endstream endobj 77 0 obj<>/BaseFont/Courier/FirstChar 0/LastChar 255/Subtype/Type1/ToUnicode 78 0 R/Widths[0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600]>> endobj 78 0 obj<>stream About the District - Cinco MUDs A: Master metered accounts are typically used when a landowner wants a single meter to provide water service to multiple buildings, apartments, offices, trailer spaces or other types of business activities. 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. The rules go on to state that once a system begins to use some of that extra capacity, they need to begin designing specific improvements which will replace this used capacity. 0000000766 00000 n <85> <85> <2026> Prior to initial connection of any Customer other than a single-family residential Customer, the District's Engineer shall calculate . The member wants to know if a neighbor can hook up to the meter and if so, under what circumstances. 1 year ago. <83> <83> <0192> 1 begincodespacerange The regulations of the Public Utility Commission also make clear in Section 24.163(a)(2)(A) & (B)that the system is responsible to furnish and install, for the purpose of connecting its distribution system to the service applicants property, the service pipe from its main to the meter on the service applicants property. Ownership of meters by the retail public utility, whether a district, WSC, city or privately owned system, is essential to the ability of the utility to effectively comply with its regulatory obligations. <80> <80> <20AC> We think this might turn into a public relations problem. A: The TRWA Sample Tariff states that a meter is to be set on the property designed to receive service and the owner of the property has to be the member of the corporation. end <98> <98> <02DC> 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. Next, the system may want to offer a compliance schedule so that service will not be interrupted during the construction and installation of a second meter on the property designated to receive service.. Our service agreement states that we only allow one dwelling per connection. Language establishing the utilitys ownership of customer service meters runs throughout TRWAs model tariffs and service policies. Given more information about your utility we may have suggestions regarding ideas on sharing the cost of any upgrade. Do they have to register as a business with the state or get a water commercial permit? Other TCEQ inspectors have assessed the capacity requirements on the 2-inch meter size which industry standards deem to be eight times the normal capacity of the 5/8 x 3/4-inch meter, regardless of the number of trailers on the other side of the meter. The nagging question I have is what is the motive for this charity act and how long will it take for the fun to wear off? 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. 0000002770 00000 n A: In the TRWA Sample Tariff, as well as in the USDA-RD Service Application and Agreement Form, it states that a meter shall be installed on a property to serve that single property and water cannot be diverted to another property. Equivalent Single-Family Connection Definition | Law Insider xref 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. %%EOF IQ-EQ | LinkedIn The assumed population equivalent per connection should be indicated. <0D> <0D> <000D> A: New meters are supposed to be calibrated and ready to use when shipped to systems. Q: We are revising our tariff. Our engineers say the only way we can meet TCEQ standards for water distribution if we add the meter is with a six-inch line extension. <9B> <9B> <203A> @0A2@p0@T!EQL& L Aa0w"[!-Si7qH>D D/^&H hbbd``b`+A| "[@@ebX H0X "$k $BG HI (,HW *##6F0 w The original members account should be closed out at the old address. /CIDInit /ProcSet findresource begin or ESFC- shall mean the amount of capacity allocated to a commercial customer expressed in terms of the amount of capacity used by a single-family residence, as determined by the volume and type of wastewater discharge. to TCEQ rules regarding elevated storage, the number of connections that are allocated to the tract will be four, because that allocation is determined on the number of meter connections. endcodespacerange <00> <00> <0000> Use some water out of the storage tank (ground or elevated). %OEG+HqH\9-:Y2=Ht),h1#d W% `9B-eR+0 Based on my experience, a great number of systems opt to have a single meter properly sized to meet the service needs requested by the owner instead of having multiple smaller master meters or even individual meters for each apartment. <9D> <9D> <2022> /CIDSystemInfo Duplexes and triplexes are sufficiently similar to single family homes so that a duplex equals twice the ERU . <82> <82> <201A> A: You have a couple different issues to address. The TCEQ rules dont necessarily state that the calibration must take place upon installation but the clock has to start somewhere and the safe option is to calibrate the meter yourself or secure a certificate of accuracy from the meter company. <00AE> Q: What is the purpose of the restriction on multiple connections to a single tap rule? endstream endobj 75 0 obj<>/BaseFont/Times-Roman/FirstChar 0/LastChar 255/Subtype/Type1/ToUnicode 76 0 R/Widths[0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 340 410 500 500 840 785 185 340 340 500 560 250 340 250 290 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 290 290 565 565 565 440 925 720 670 670 725 610 555 720 720 335 390 725 615 880 720 720 560 720 665 555 605 715 715 945 725 725 610 335 275 335 475 500 330 450 500 450 500 450 340 500 500 275 275 500 275 775 500 500 500 500 340 390 285 500 500 720 500 500 450 490 200 490 550 350 500 350 340 500 450 1000 500 500 340 1000 565 340 890 350 610 350 350 340 340 445 445 350 500 1000 340 990 390 340 730 350 450 730 250 340 500 500 500 500 210 500 340 770 280 500 570 340 770 340 410 570 300 300 340 510 460 250 340 300 310 500 750 750 750 445 720 720 720 720 720 720 885 675 615 615 615 615 340 340 340 340 720 720 720 720 720 720 720 565 720 720 720 720 720 720 560 500 450 450 450 450 450 450 670 450 450 450 450 450 280 280 280 280 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 565 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500]>> endobj 76 0 obj<>stream
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