Squaw Creek Water District

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is my water safe?
Yes. You can find SCWD's annual quality reports here.

2. What do SCWD fees and taxes cover?
SCWD charges a base fee of $100 per month plus a water usage fee based on consumption. This fee covers normal operations and maintenance (O&M) of the system: water operator fees, water quality testing, electricity, communications, equipment repairs, etc. Usage fees range from $.19 to $5 per 100 gallons on a progressive scale where higher users pay more. The steep price increase to $5 per 100 gallons after 1,000 gallons per day average is designed to discourage heavy yard sprinkling to ensure adequate supply for our mandated mission of supplying household drinking water. With careful management, owners can stay below that threshold and still water their lawns.
 
The money paid alongside our property taxes goes into our Loan Repayment Account (LRA) and is dedicated towards, yes, loan repayment on existing Wyoming Water Reclamation low interest loans and longer term capital projects. Like every organization, SCWD has experienced higher costs over the last few years, as well as the need to plan for upgrades and updates to an aging system.

3. How much will my monthly bill be?
SCWD charges a base rate of $100 plus a water usage fee based on consumption. Usage fees range from $.19 to $5 per 100 gallons. The highest rate comes into effect when members average monthly use rises above 1,000 gallons per day. The higher fee is meant to ensure that there is sufficient water supply for our mandated mission of supplying household drinking water. The table below shows how your water bill can vary greatly depending on your water usage.