How much would it potentially cost me to connect to the SFWPA water system in the future? How much money am I saving by connecting to the SFWPA water system now under this grant?

Palermo residents who do not connect to the SFWPA water system using available grant funds would be responsible for all SFWPA water system connection costs in the future including paying the SFWPA water connection fee. Estimated costs based on 2021 data and information are outlined further for your information.

For a parcel already within the SFWPA service area, the total cost for a domestic connection to the SFWPA water system would be $6,108 as follows:

CostFee/Charge
$40New Account Fee
$4,363
System Capacity Fee
$500
Service Installation Charge
N/ABackflow Installation Charge
$1,205
Meter/Backflow Set Fee

The SFWPA Fee Subtotal amounts to $6,108. 

For a parcel that must be annexed into the SFWPA service area, the total cost for domestic connection would be $12,108 as follows: 

CostFee/Charge
$1,500
Engineering/Platt Mapping
$500
State Board of Equalization Fee
N/ACounty Clerk's Posting Fee
$4,000
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Deposit
N/A
LAFCO Sphere-of-Influence Fee
N/A
Encroachment Permit (City/County)

The Outside Agency Fees amounts to $6,000. 

SFWPA Fee Subtotal plus the Outside Agency Fees amounts to $12,108.

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1. Why is Butte County and the South Feather Water and Power Agency (SFWPA) working together to bring clean water to the Palermo community?
2. How can I stay updated on the Project status and next steps?
3. Do I have to destroy my well if I participate in the project?
4. How much would it potentially cost me to connect to the SFWPA water system in the future? How much money am I saving by connecting to the SFWPA water system now under this grant?
5. If I choose not to sign up for the SFWPA Letter of Interest now, can I change my mind before the Project is complete?
6. If I hook up to the SFWPA water system through the Project what benefits do I receive as a SFWPA water customer?
7. If I live just outside of the project boundaries on the map can I still participate and get connected to the SFWPA water system?
8. If I sign up now with the Letter of Interest, what will my out-of-pocket costs be?
9. What is the current SFWPA water bill for those already hooked up to the SFWPA water system?
10. How do I indicate my interest in connecting my Palermo property to receive water from the SFWPA water system?