Flat Rate to Metered Rate Conversion
Below you will find information relating to the pending flat rate to metered rate conversion.
Water is a precious commodity in our high-desert region, dependent on unpredictable snowpack for our supply. In December of 2001, the TMWA Board of Directors adopted a policy to accelerate the water meter retrofit program to address this issue. (Download the policy.)
After years of study, on December 13, 2007, the TMWA Board of Directors voted to convert all customers who have a meter installed to the metered rate. The initial implementation date was January 2010. However, further analysis of the conversion timing lead to a Board decision on May 21, 2009, to implement the conversion of flat-rate customers to metered billing no sooner than June 2010. We will keep you informed of new details here. Please check back soon. For more information on this issue, view the water meters and conversion topic paper.
Related articles:
Editorial: TMWA's decision to continue flat rate plan was wrong one
RGJ 12/16/07
Water authority continues flat rate
KOLO Channel 8 12/14/07
Editorial: Benchmark is met; It is time for TMWA to turn switch on
RGJ 12/02/07
We should pay our fair share for water
RGJ 10/19/07
Area water authority urges meter change
RGJ 10/18/07
Helpful Information:
Reading your water meter: Do you have a leak?
Topics of Interest:
Can leaks really waste a lot of water?
The water you save is not used for growth
Change of Tenant Meter Policy: Adopted November 2001
Customer Communication on this subject:
June 09 Bill Statement Message - sent to all customers
Letter to Customers mailed April 3, 2009
Bill insert sent to only flat-rate customers in January 2009
Letter to Customers mailed April 14, 2008
February 08 Bill Insert - sent to all customers
February 08 Bill Statement Message - sent to all customers
Customer letter mailed with residential watering guide January 14, 2008
Postcard notice mailed to TMWA customers November 5, 2007
Previous Board Reports and Minutes on this Subject:
Board Meeting Minutes - October, 2007
Board Meeting Minutes - November, 2007
