Roosevelt Water Association           

Water Costs
Effective September 1, 2009

For many years, ROOSEVELT WATER ASSOCIATION members have enjoyed high quality water, with minimal interruptions in service, at a fair and reasonable cost. The last rate increase was on May 1, 2004.To ensure that our quality of water and service is maintained at the level our members are accustomed to, the Board of Trustees for ROOSEVELT WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. voted on July 23, 2009 to implement a new water rate increase.

The new water rates will take effect beginning September 1, 2009 with a new bi-monthly base water rate of $70.00 plus a $1.50 per 100 Cubic feet of water actually used. With the new rate increase we still continue to be one of the least costly water utilities in the area. See the ASSOCIATION'S web site for comparisons.

The large rate increase was necessary to cover the cost of recurring expenses that have risen in the last few years and the increase cost of water from the City of Everett. Water from the City of Everett goes up every January and may require the ASSOCIATION to re-visit the actual consumption rate for January 2010.

The ROOSEVELT WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. has been mandated by the WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH to have Water Storage. We are presently going forward with a tank and pump design which cost is included in the rate increase.

As in the past the ASSOCIATION bills bi-monthly.

  • Water bills are due on receipt and late if not paid within 30 days as posted on the bill.

  • If a water bill has not been paid within 45 days of the billing date a late charge of $10.00 is added.

  • If a water bill has not been paid within 30 days of the late date posted on the bill, water service may be shut off.

  • If a water bill has not been paid within 60 days of the late date posted on the bill, membership can be terminated.

  • If water is shut off, a 25.00 charge is added and must be paid along with any outstanding bill before water service can be turned back on.

  • If your membership is terminated, you may be reinstated in good standing upon payment in full of all unpaid monthly assessments, plus interest and any additional fees incurred.

WASTING WATER POLICY

The Board of Trustees has also adopted a Wasting Water procedure as required for the renewal of the Comprehensive Plan. Wasting Water is defined as water on the customer side of the meter that is not corrected in a reasonable amount of time. If you feel that you may have a leak please contact the ASSOCIATION Manager, Jesse Rowe, for further assistance or direction. To remain in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, the procedure adopted by the ASSOCIATION Board of Trustees is as follows:

 Upon discovery of a leak on the customer side of a meter, the customer will be notified to repair the leak.

 The ASSOCIATION will assess a fine of $50.00 if the leak is not repaired within 60 days of the written notification.

 If the same leak is not repaired with 90 days after notification, the fine will be increased to $100.00.

 If the same leak is not repaired within 120 days after notification, the customer’s water service will be turned off until the customer can assure the leak has been corrected and any outstanding fines paid.

The ASSOCIATION has a portable water leak detection device that helps determine if a leak exists. It can be used to detect if a leak is on the customer’s side of the meter or the ASSOCIATION’S side of the meter.

Flushing of our water lines

Please be advised that our lines are flushed on an annual basis.
You will be notified prior to this event, which is scheduled during the early spring. Most of the flushing will occur between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to reduce interruption. Low water pressure may be experienced in the areas that are being flushed and some discolored water may be present.

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