Filling of Swimming Pools
If a homeowner fills a pool with their garden hose, he/she may request an abatement on the sewer use fee portion of his/her next bill if the pool size is 2000 gallons or more and is being completely filled because it is new or the liner has been replaced. The homeowner should bring a copy the invoice, showing the size of the pool or liner. The abatement will be calculated based on the current sewer use fee. No abatements are granted for “topping off” pools or any other outdoor water use.
The homeowner may be allowed to fill his/her pool through the nearest available fire hydrant if the house lot is on the same side of the street as the hydrant.
- The homeowner must apply for approval to the DPW (772-1528) at least 3 working days prior to the desired filling date. The DPW may deny any hydrant connection if he judges it to be in the Town’s best interest to do so
- The homeowner must provide the hose
- The DPW will install a hydrant meter connection with shut off and observe the hookup of the hose from the hydrant to the pool by the homeowner. If the layout of the hose is judged proper and safe the DPW will turn on the water
- When filling is done, the DPW must be called to shut off the hydrant and disconnect the meter. The homeowner must not operate the meter or the hydrant at any time
- The charges for the filling shall be the usage times the current water rate plus a $30.00 labor and equipment surcharge if the work is done during normal working hours. If outside normal working hours then the charge shall be as above with a $60.00 labor and equipment surcharge
- All charges will be mailed to the homeowner and liened against the property if not paid.
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