Water meters, both inside and outside are owned and maintained by the Water District. In Case of Emergency , call the system operator, Jim Reilly at Standard Water Service, 229-7038. The customer owns and is responsible for the service line from the valve to the house. The account is delinquent after a 30-day grace period. A second notice will be sent to delinquent accounts advising that service will be terminated if payment is not made with in 15 days.
Payment is required prior to restoring service.
Once payment is received, reconnection will be made, within 24-hours, during normal business hours. Prior to calling the District Office for use discrepancies, check for leaks in appliances, running toilets and leaking outside faucets. If a service call is made and the problem is due to a house plumbing problem, a service fee may be levied. These valves allow the water to be shut off in case of emergency and should be accessible at all times. Protect the inside meter from freezing, such as an unheated garage or crawl space, it should be insulated or temporary heat should be provided.