Peachland residents now have to pay for having water services turned on and off, including additional charges for after-hours callouts.
In the past, the district has not charged property owners for the service despite the fee being outlined in its water rates bylaw.
鈥淗owever, the number of requests and the cost of providing this service are continuing to increase,鈥� reads a news release from the district.
Enforcing the fee is necessary to ensure Peachland鈥檚 water systems are self-funding.
The fees for water turn-off-on service now applicable are:
- During regular office hours - Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $75 per occurrence either to turn on or turn off water service;
- Outside regular office hours - $265 per occurrence. If water turn-off-on occurs within a three-hour period only one callout charge will be levied.
Only designated District of Peachland personnel can operate water service curb stop valves.
Property owners face a fine of $500 and the cost of repairs for any damage due to unauthorized curb stop operation.
Except in emergency situations, 24-hour notice is required for the service.
Residents can request the service by calling 250-767-2108 or email operations@peachland.ca.
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