Frequently Asked Questions:

What do I do if I am selling my property?

·        The current property owner should contact us at 802-222-4315 about 2 weeks prior to your closing date.

·        We will do a closing reading approximately 5 days prior to your closing.

·        A final statement will be prepared and faxed to either your lawyer or real estate agent.  This will become part of your closing settlement.

·        The Town Clerk will provide a copy of the Vermont Property Transfer document to the Water & Sewer Commission.

·        The new property owner should contact us to provide new mailing address and phone number.

What if I am adding or changing my service?

·        Property owners should contact us at 802-222-4315 to review any changes to their service.  A permit may be required if you are doing the following: 

o       Adding an apartment or additional unit

o       Increasing the number of kitchens or bathrooms

o       Increasing the amount of water you will be using

o       Increasing the amount of water you will discharge into the public sewer system

o       Changing the type of discharge into the public sewer system

What if I am building a house and want to hook onto the public water or sewer system?

·        Property owners should contact us at 802-222-4315 to obtain the appropriate permits.

·        Permits will be reviewed at the next Commissioners meeting.

·        Property owners will be notified of the Commissioners decision to approve or not approve the permit.

What are some ways to save water?

·        Check for leaks often. 

o       Do a visual inspection of all pipes, toilets and faucets. 

o       Listen for leaks when no water is being used.

o       Check your water meter when no water is being used.  Take a meter reading when the water is not in use and take the reading again several hours later (or overnight – before anyone uses the water).  The reading should be the same.  If the readings are not the same – there is a leak somewhere in the building.

o       Always fix leaks as soon as they are discovered.

·        Saving water in the kitchen:

o       Don’t cool water by running the tap.  Store drinking water in the refrigerator.

o       Wash dishes in a dishpan instead of under running water.

o       Don’t run water while you are rinsing dishes.  Turn water on to rinse a dish – then turn water off. 

o       Run the dishwasher only when it’s full.

o       Don’t thaw frozen food by running water.  Thaw in the refrigerator or microwave.

o       Wash vegetables in a bowl of water – not under running water.

·        Saving water in the bathroom:

o       Turn the water off when you brush your teeth or shave.  Turn it back on to rinse.

o       Keep showers short. 

o       Don’t run water constantly during the shower.  Turn water off when soaping up – then turn it back on to rinse.

o       Take shallow baths.

o       Install water-efficient shower heads including heads that allow you to turn water off and on during the shower.

o       Flush the toilet only when necessary.

o       Don’t flush tissues or other trash down the toilet. 

·        Saving water outside

o       Water your lawn as little as possible.

o       Water when it’s cool to help reduce evaporation.

o       Use mulch to help limit watering.

o       Always use a hose nozzle that allows you to shut off water.

o       Be sure to shut off your hose faucet when finished watering.

o       Recycle rain water.  Collect rain water in containers and use to water plants.

·        Other Tips to save water:

o       Purchase newer energy efficient appliances.

o       Wash only full loads of laundry.

What are some ways to save water?

·        Check for leaks often. 

o       Do a visual inspection of all pipes, toilets and faucets. 

o       Listen for leaks when no water is being used.

o       Check your water meter when no water is being used.  Take a meter reading when the water is not in use and take the reading again several hours later (or overnight – before anyone uses the water).  The reading should be the same.  If the readings are not the same – there is a leak somewhere in the building.

o       Always fix leaks as soon as they are discovered.

·        Saving water in the kitchen:

o       Don’t cool water by running the tap.  Store drinking water in the refrigerator.

o       Wash dishes in a dishpan instead of under running water.

o       Don’t run water while you are rinsing dishes.  Turn water on to rinse a dish – then turn water off. 

o       Run the dishwasher only when it’s full.

o       Don’t thaw frozen food by running water.  Thaw in the refrigerator or microwave.

o       Wash vegetables in a bowl of water – not under running water.

·        Saving water in the bathroom:

o       Turn the water off when you brush your teeth or shave.  Turn it back on to rinse.

o       Keep showers short. 

o       Don’t run water constantly during the shower.  Turn water off when soaping up – then turn it back on to rinse.

o       Take shallow baths.

o       Install water-efficient shower heads including heads that allow you to turn water off and on during the shower.

o       Flush the toilet only when necessary.

o       Don’t flush tissues or other trash down the toilet. 

·        Saving water outside

o       Water your lawn as little as possible.

o       Water when it’s cool to help reduce evaporation.

o       Use mulch to help limit watering.

o       Always use a hose nozzle that allows you to shut off water.

o       Be sure to shut off your hose faucet when finished watering.

o       Recycle rain water.  Collect rain water in containers and use to water plants.

·        Other Tips to save water:

o       Purchase newer energy efficient appliances.

o       Wash only full loads of laundry.