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FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Public Service District has scheduled two public meetings over the next few weeks to discuss the possibility of expanding water service in the Fountain and Burlington areas.
The first meeting, scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, will be held at the Fountain Fire Hall.
According to County Coordinator Mike Bland, the areas being considered for service in the Fountain area include Cabin Run Road, state Route 46 from the entrance of the Fountainhead subdivision to the Patterson Creek Bridge, and county Route 9 (Knobley Road) from the end of the existing service to the Livengood farm.
Bland said the areas which will actually be considered when the project is defined will depend on the level of support and the percentage of residents signing up for service.
“Funding agencies for the most part require that you have an 80 percent commitment,” he
said. “In our area, it's traditionally been around 60 percent.”
In order for a resident to be documented as intending to take water service, he or she must complete a user's agreement stating they will accept service and commit to pay the minimum water bill or actual usage for a period of three years.
If the PSC cannot get 80 percent of the residents of the affected areas to commit, the plans to expand the service will be dropped.
Bland points out that an expanded water system will offer several benefits to the area, including a safe water supply, better fire protection and the resultant reductions in ire insurance premiums.
The county also believes being a water system customer will represent a cost savings to many residents.
“Residents should consider their present costs to operate and maintain a well and water softening equipment and supplies, if applicable. Often it costs more to operate your own well system than to purchase water from a public system,” Bland said.
Current rates for the water system include a minimum bill of $30 for the first 3,000 gallons of water used and $4.95 for every 1,000 gallons after that.
At Sunday's meeting, the PSD hopes to be able to determine the level of support for the expansion project and to encourage residents to participate in an income survey to be conducted. The results of the income survey will be used to determine the type of funding assistance available for the project.
"Everyone who's interested should be there at this meeting," Commissioner Janice LaRue said.
Persons wishing to make application for water service may do so at the meeting, or apply at the Fountain Public Service District office on state Route 46.
A tap fee of $100 and security deposit of $50 will be charged when the application is filed.
In the event the project does not go to construction, all fees will be refunded to the applicant.
A meeting to discuss proposed expansion of water service in the Burlington area will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Burlington Fire Hall.
Two of the areas being considered for service in that area are Parrill Hollow Road and county Route 9 (Knobley Road).
More information on the Burlington meeting will be released at a later date.
For further information on either project, interested persons may call the Fountain PSD office at 304-788-2201 or Bland's office at 304-788-5921.
FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Public Service District has scheduled two public meetings over the next few weeks to discuss the possibility of expanding water service in the Fountain and Burlington areas.
The first meeting, scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, will be held at the Fountain Fire Hall.
According to County Coordinator Mike Bland, the areas being considered for service in the Fountain area include Cabin Run Road, state Route 46 from the entrance of the Fountainhead subdivision to the Patterson Creek Bridge, and county Route 9 (Knobley Road) from the end of the existing service to the Livengood farm.
Bland said the areas which will actually be considered when the project is defined will depend on the level of support and the percentage of residents signing up for service.
“Funding agencies for the most part require that you have an 80 percent commitment,” he
said. “In our area, it's traditionally been around 60 percent.”
In order for a resident to be documented as intending to take water service, he or she must complete a user's agreement stating they will accept service and commit to pay the minimum water bill or actual usage for a period of three years.
If the PSC cannot get 80 percent of the residents of the affected areas to commit, the plans to expand the service will be dropped.
Bland points out that an expanded water system will offer several benefits to the area, including a safe water supply, better fire protection and the resultant reductions in ire insurance premiums.
The county also believes being a water system customer will represent a cost savings to many residents.
“Residents should consider their present costs to operate and maintain a well and water softening equipment and supplies, if applicable. Often it costs more to operate your own well system than to purchase water from a public system,” Bland said.
Current rates for the water system include a minimum bill of $30 for the first 3,000 gallons of water used and $4.95 for every 1,000 gallons after that.
At Sunday's meeting, the PSD hopes to be able to determine the level of support for the expansion project and to encourage residents to participate in an income survey to be conducted. The results of the income survey will be used to determine the type of funding assistance available for the project.
"Everyone who's interested should be there at this meeting," Commissioner Janice LaRue said.
Persons wishing to make application for water service may do so at the meeting, or apply at the Fountain Public Service District office on state Route 46.
A tap fee of $100 and security deposit of $50 will be charged when the application is filed.
In the event the project does not go to construction, all fees will be refunded to the applicant.
A meeting to discuss proposed expansion of water service in the Burlington area will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Burlington Fire Hall.
Two of the areas being considered for service in that area are Parrill Hollow Road and county Route 9 (Knobley Road).
More information on the Burlington meeting will be released at a later date.
For further information on either project, interested persons may call the Fountain PSD office at 304-788-2201 or Bland's office at 304-788-5921.
