Termination of Water Service Due to Nonpayment
There will be a notice sent to the
ratepayer responsible for the water bill service, five days after
the due date if payment has not been received. This form will be
sent at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled date of termination
of service. Immediately, prior to termination, a final notice will
be issued by the personnel responsible for terminating service. attempting
to make contact with the ratepayer or responsible adult at the residence.
There is a twenty dollar fee to have water service reconnected.
Application for Water Service Connection
by Tenants
The Borough will accept requests for water service from tenants.
It is also understood that the owner of each property is responsible
for the payment of all bills charged to his tenants and is responsible
if the tenant neglects or refuses to make payment of any water bill
within the time prescribed.
Request for service from any applicant will not be granted until
all arrears and charges due at any premises now or previously occupied
by him shall have been paid or satisfactory arrangements made in
regard thereto.
Application for New Water Service Connection
1. Any property owner desiring
the introduction of a service line or lines from the Borough
main into a property must first make a written application on
the form provided by the Borough at lease one (1) week before
service is required, stating the street and lot number location,
the name of the owner, and the purpose for which service will
continue for at least one (1) year. This application and any
questions can be addressed through the Inspections
Department located at 340 West Union Street, or by phone at (814) 445-5595.
2. The application must be signed by the owner of the property,
which application shall, together with the rules and regulations
of the Borough, regulate and control the service of water to
such premises.
3. Upon approval of the application of any property owner for
a supply of water and the payment of charges set forth the
Borough will tap the main, carry service pipe to the curb, and
install a curb stop and service box.
4. The Borough will be responsible for the maintenance and repair
of the service line between the main and the curb line.
Water
Shut-offs For Winter Vacationer
Customers
who wish to have their water service shut off for the
winter should notify our water office two weeks prior to the
day of shutoff. This allows sufficient time to locate and check
the shutoff valve at the curb. This step is necessary to determine
if the valve is functioning properly. A malfunctioning
shutoff valve could cause internal plumbing damage if not taken
care of before cold weather arrives. Please call 443-2661 if
you would like a copy, or stop in and pick one up while you are
paying your water bill.
Home
Water Saving Kits Available
A limited number of "home water-saving
kits" are
available at Somerset Borough's Water Office. These Kits can
detect leaks in your bathroom toilet. Toilet tank leaks are
almost undetectable to the naked eye, but can add significantly
to your water bill. These kits include two dye tablets and
information concerning leak detection and water conservation.
They are available at no charge to customers of the Somerset
Borough Water System. Stop in and ask for one, or pick one
up while paying your water bill.
Automatic
Water/Sewer Bill Payment Comes To Somerset Borough
The
Borough of Somerset is offering a new way to pay water and
sewer bills. Borough Council has entered into an agreement
with Somerset Trust Company that enables Borough water and
sewer customers to have the amount of their water/sewer bill
automatically withdrawn from their checking or savings account.
This service eliminates customers having to write a check and
mailing it, or dropping it off at the Borough Building. You
will save the cost of checks, stamps, and gasoline, plus
you'll never have to pay late charges. Your bill will be paid
on time even when your on vacation. Each month you will receive
a notice at least 10 days before your bill is due, showing
you when it will be paid by automatic deduction. You may participate
in this program no matter where you bank. There is no charge
for this service.
To
find out more about this program, Click
here for more information and to print out the proper form.
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