7.04 - Water Services

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Virgin, UT.

Local law · Updated February 18, 2025 · 513 sections

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7.04.010 - Application for Water Service#

Any individual who desires or is required to secure water service when such service is available from the Town water system shall file with the Town Clerk a written application and agreement for service. A tenant on property owned by someone other than the tenant will be charged a deposit fee of $150.00.

7.04.020 - Non-Owner Applicants — Agreement of Owner#

The owner of the property is solely responsible for the payment of the water services provided by the city for those particular premises. Applications for water service made by the tenant of the rental shall, in addition to filling out an application, provide a written notarized agreement by the owner of the property stating that the owner of said rental property agrees to provide the full payment of the water service/services if the tenant moves and leaves a balance due on the water account.

7.04.030 - Rates and Connection Fees#

The rates, penalty fee for the delinquency in payment connection fee and other charges incidental to connection and services for the Town water system shall be fixed from time to time by resolution enacted by the Town Council. The Town Council may from time to time promulgate services and all other rules necessary for the management and control of the water system. The rates and fees under this section, as enacted by resolution of the Town Council, shall be updated, maintained and listed in the General Revenue Fee Schedule, Title 4 Chapter 12, of the Town of Virgin Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2024-18, § 1, 11/19/2024)

7.04.040 - Use Without Payment Prohibited#

It shall be unlawful for any individual by his or herself, family, servants, or agents to utilize the Town water without paying therefore, as herein provided or, without authority, to open any valve or other fixture attached to the system of water supply unless it is done pursuant to proper application, agreement, or resolution. It shall be unlawful to injure, deface or impair any part or appurtenance of the water system, or to cast anything into or at any reservoir or tank belonging to the water system.

7.04.050 - Delinquency — Discontinuance of Service#

The Town Clerk shall furnish to each user a written or printed statement stating thereon the amount of water assessed against the individual once each month. Any user who shall neglect or refuse to pay the amount due on or before the date due, shall be assessed a penalty charge. If any individual fails to pay the water charges within 90 days of the date due, and 60 days of the date due for tenants, the Town Clerk or water supervisor, shall immediately provide written notice to the user (tenant) and owner of the property of an impending shut off date and obligation to pay. The user (tenant) or owner may request in written form to make arrangements to make payments with the Town Clerk. Whereupon, if a request to make payments are made, the user will sign a contract with the Town outlining the payment schedule. Failure of the user or owner, or both to make arrangements, or to abide by such arrangements made, will result in the water superintendent shutting off the water service to the owner's premises. If a property renter who has agreed to be responsible for payment of the water services FAILS to make payments, the owner of the property will be completely responsible for the water service payment in full.

7.04.060 - Reinstallation of Water Service Following Termination#

If the water service is terminated as provided above, ALL DELINQUENT WATER CHARGES, PENALTIES AND COSTS PROVIDED FOR THE WATER SERVICE MUST BE PAID TO THE TOWN CLERK BEFORE WATER SERVICE WILL BE REINSTATED. The Town Council established a reinstatement charge of $50.00 for turning on the water service. Furthermore, in addition to payment and penalties, a delinquent user (tenant) or owner will be required to file a new application and pay a DEPOSIT FEE OF $50.00.

7.04.070 - Turning on Water After Being Turned Off Prohibited#

It shall be unlawful for any person, after the water has been turned off from the premises for nonpayment of water charges or other violation of the ordinances, rules, regulations, or resolutions pertaining to the water supply, to tum on or allow the water to be turned on or used without authority from the water superintendent or Town Clerk.

7.04.080 - Water Development Surcharge Fee#

Creation of Water Development Surcharge Fee. There is hereby imposed and levied a Water Development Surcharge Fee on each equivalent residential connection that provides services in the Town. This Water Development Surcharge Fee shall be a monthly fee at a rate determined by the Washington County Water District pursuant to Section 8.3 of the Revised Regional Water Supply Agreement effective January 1, 2019 (the "Revised RWSA").

Initial Fee and Amendments. The Water Development Surcharge Fee shall be an initial fixed fee of $1.75 per ERC per month. The Town Council may from time to time amend the fee by resolution of the Town Council to reflect changes or amendments to the Revised RWSA. The Water Development Surcharge Fee shall be updated, maintained and listed in the General Revenue Fee Schedule, Title 4 Chapter 12, of the Town of Virgin Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2024-18, § 2, 11/19/2024)

7.04.090 - Water Development Surcharge for Excess Water Use Fee#

Creation of Water Development Surcharge for Excess Water Use Fee. There is hereby imposed and levied a Water Development Surcharge for Excess Water Use Fee per each thousand gallons of water used that exceeds the designated monthly demand threshold for volume of water per meter size that provides services in the Town. This Water Development Surcharge for Excess Water Use Fee shall be assessed monthly at a rate determined by the Washington County Water District pursuant to Section 8.3 of the Revised Regional Water Supply Agreement effective January 1, 2019 (the "Revised RWSA").

Initial Fee and Amendments. The Water Development Surcharge Fee for both residential and non-residential water connections existing prior to January 1, 2023 shall be an initial fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per each thousand gallons of water used that exceeds the designated monthly demand threshold for volume of water per meter sizes shown in the table below. The Town Council may from time to time amend the fee by resolution of the Town Council to reflect changes or amendments to the Revised RWSA. The Water Development Surcharge for Excess Water Use Fee shall be updated, maintained and listed in the General Revenue Fee Schedule, Title 4 Chapter 12, of the Town of Virgin Municipal Code.

For Both Residential and Non-Residential Connections existing prior to January 1, 2023:

Meter Size Monthly Demand Threshold (gal)

3/4" 36,000

1" 80,000

1.5" 260,000

2" 420,000

3" 850,000

4" 1,400,000

6" 2,600,000

8" 4,200,000

Initial Fee and Amendments (past January 1, 2023). The Water Development Surcharge Fee for both residential and non-residential water connections on or after January 1, 2023 shall be an initial fixed fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per each thousand gallons of water used that exceeds the designated monthly demand threshold for volume of water per meter sizes shown in the table below. The Town Council may from time to time amend the fee by resolution of the Town Council to reflect changes or amendments to the Revised RWSA. The Water Development Surcharge for Excess Water Use Fee shall be updated, maintained and listed in the General Revenue Fee Schedule, Title 4 Chapter 12, of the Town of Virgin Municipal Code.

For New Residential Connections after January 1, 2023:

Residential Thresholds for New Connections Season Winter

December,

January,

February Spring

March,

April Summer

May, June,

July, August,

September Fall

October,

November

Potable Only

Residential

Connection 8,000 gallons per

month 15,000 gallons

per month 20,000 gallons per

month 15,000 gallons per

month

Potable and Non-

Potable