/Supplement 0 Installing multiple meters on a single undivided property with a line running across the property could lead to easement issues in the future. 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.. 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. If a system has a trailer park, RV park, apartments, and so on being served by one meter, the TCEQ doesnt count it as one connection but either counts the number of spaces being served or calculates the capacity needed by size of meter. In addition to the cost of the meter installation as well as any upfront impact or buy in fees. The closest thing we have to a bottom line here is that a system can remove the meter, but they still need to maintain capacity at that same location in case a future applicant wants to re-install another water meter there. Most importantly, you should enforce these policies and refuse to set a meter until you are satisfied that the applicant does, in fact, own the property on which the meter will be placed. Commercial 5. 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. 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 Do they have to register as a business with the state or get a water commercial permit? Sometimes multiple lines from multiple meters can become a maintenance nightmare because all the lines, meters and valves look the same. Hopefully this will help address the customers concerns. As an example, the number of service connections in an apartment complex would be equal to the number of individual apartment units. <002D> Then when these other services are discontinued those meters are removed by the utility that owns the meters, not the customer. Should not effect transit. <00> <00> <0000> Where to live in Delft Wedged between The Hague and Rotterdam, Delft is a beautiful historical town that attracts those seeking a quieter lifestyle with good city connections. 8P_zz[__z-os%DtGDrJb"" )A If not, then the system could be charged with trespassing. <20> <7E> <0020> 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. >> def Some systems try to solve this issue by installing remote read meters (AMR) that allow the employee to drive by all the meter locations and the meters transmit the readings to a base unit in the vehicle. <81> <81> <2022> 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? 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. 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 <8B> <8B> <2039> <95> <95> <2022> Going back to my earlier example, if a current customer wanted a new meter placed at the end of a road a 1/2 mile past the end of the existing water line, that new customer should pay their costs for extending that line and not have that cost be paid for by the rest of the members. We really need to understand the regulations and what action we need to take prior to approaching either business. Even if the customer would only need standard service, TRWAs Sample Tariff includes the requirement that the property of the applicant/ member shall be inspected to ensure compliance with state required Minimum Acceptable Operating Practices for Public Drinking Water Systems as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or successor agency. PDF Water System Service Capacity in Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs) <> <0D> <0D> <000D> 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. :SYA"e2=pmn':"^Ptvop?L`EekP)H:^OK)XNI <83> <83> <0192> You should always keep the safety of your employees in mind and act within the law. Does the owner have the choice of either getting a meter for each unit or getting one master meter? 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. The original member will pay all costs associated with a new meter installation as if they were a new customer, since they are a new customer at this new location. You should review this situation with your engineers. There are many points that need to be addressed before agreeing to this offer. 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. Any correspondence you send to this regard should include a deadline for the customers to contact the system to set up a CSI so the utility can verify whether any prohibited interconnection between the two dwellings exists. Q: Our local WSC is planning to implement a policy in order to comply with the one meter per residence rule. Q: We have a convenience store and a chain restaurant using the same meter. startxref A. We have several customers who have gates at the back of their homes and their homes are built at least 500 feet off the road. <90> <90> <2022> The inspector would also check for chlorine residuals at any location which the customer says is being supplied water from a private well or other source. 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. <9F> <9F> <0178> 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. Even a temporary hose hook-up is prohibited since that is a violation of the conditions found in your customer service application and agreement. Some systems do require individual meters to each different apartment, condo or other type business that is all owned by one individual or company. <93> <94> <201C> /Ordering (UCS) 0 {e9Q $b@;l0$" 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. TRWA suggests that systems tell their customers to add the cost of their meter and impact fee to the cost of their property before they sell in order to fund installing another meter at their new location. endstream endobj 340 0 obj <. Back in 2004, TRWA staff met with TCEQ to discuss several issues relating to their capacity regulations and interpretations. 71 0 obj<>stream 0000002796 00000 n 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. 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Most of these systems have had positive comments about the dependability of these newer types of meters, and some reported only a 5 percent re-read when the meters were originally installed (this percentage typically went down as they got the bugs worked out). 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. Further, in the past we have seen many TCEQ investigators count dead taps into the systems overall capacity requirements using the assumption that at any time in the future the system would still be responsible for supplying not only the active connections but previously existing connections also. 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. If the WSC has an easement properly filed at the courthouse for every line and meter, the new property owner cant make the system move the meter. The wait times at the transit Schengen passport control might be a bit longer but probably not since the border police seems to be managing staff levels. Now climb the tank again after the well pump is stopped and measure the height of water again at the manway. 362 13 <88> <88> <02C6> 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. <8C> <8C> <0152> All connections shall be calculated based upon its equivalency to a customary Equivalent Single Family Connection using the City of Houston's equivalency table. The Members use of the Corporations curb stop or other similar valve for such purposes is prohibited. <20> <7E> <0020> To Top. 365 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<826B791C035DF141B5FC102546D7A1A5>]/Index[339 51]/Info 338 0 R/Length 113/Prev 168287/Root 340 0 R/Size 390/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream 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. PDF Equivalent Residential Unit Factors - Broward County, Florida The member wants to know if a neighbor can hook up to the meter and if so, under what circumstances. << <89> <89> <2030> endstream endobj 70 0 obj<> endobj 72 0 obj<> endobj 73 0 obj<>/XObject<>/ProcSet 79 0 R>> endobj 74 0 obj<>stream Water Wells | Texas Groundwater Protection Committee The two businesses had been in a partnership in the past under one roof. When setting these new meters, it is important to remember that if the property is subdivided in the future, each meter should be on the property with the residence or structure to be served. 69 0 obj<> endobj Texas Administrative Code - Secretary of State of Texas <90> <90> <2022> 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.
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