General Information
- What We Do
- Statistics
- Water Conservation
- Leak Repair Refund Policy
- Water Ordinance
- Water System Engineering Information
- Meter Prices
- Water Rate Table
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact Information
Documents
Applications
- Commence/Discontinue Water Service
- Fill Spout Use Permit
- Irrigation System Permit
- Water & Wastewater Permit
- Showcase Lawn Application
What We Do
The Water Department is responsible for providing and maintaining a fresh water supply
to the citizens of Hailey. The city's water is provided by a fresh water spring
located in Indian Springs Canyon as well as four wells throughout the city.
The water is piped throughout the city through main lines which branch off to
individual services. The city has two storage tanks totaling three million gallons.
The supply coming from Indian Springs also generates a turbine to provide generated
electricity. The revenues from the turbine supplement operating costs for the city.
The Water Department is located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and is operated
by a five person crew. The main concern of the crew is to keep a fresh water supply
to all residences and businesses. Calls of interrupted water service are handled as
a priority. The crew maintains and monitors the spring and the wells on a daily basis.
Once a week, samples are taken and tested for water quality.
Statistics
In 2007 total water usage for the City of Hailey was 908,979,000 gallons. 570,727,000 gallons originated from springs and 338,252,000 gallons were pumped from the wells.
Water Conservation
Showcase Lawn Program - providing an exemption from odd/even watering restrictions
In response to repeated requests from Hailey citizens wishing to reduce their water consumption for irrigation, the City of Hailey, in conjunction with Trout Friendly Lawns and the Wood River Land Trust, is offering the opportunity to become exempt from odd/even watering restrictions. The intent of this opportunity is to allow a limited number of water users the flexibility to water less frequently than the odd/even cycle currently allows. The lawns will be identified with a small Showcase Lawn indicator, which will hang from the Trout Friendly Lawn sign. Neighbors, passersby and local code enforcement personnel will be able see conservation in action.
With the change from a fixed monthly water bill to a metered water rate, using what water conservation as a means to avoid high water bills is recommended. There are numerous websites available for your use. We recommend the following:
Water Conservation
- American Water Works Association
http://www.awwa.org/advocacy/learn/conserve/ - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/ - Earth 911
http://www.earth911.org/master.asp
Irrigation
- http://www.irrigationtutorials.com/
- University of Nebraska
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/horticulture/
Xeriscape
- Colorado State University
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Xeris/xeris1.htm - Xeriscape Colorado
http://www.xeriscape.org/ - Denver Water
http://www.denverwater.org/
Leak Repair Refund Policy
Customers who have made repairs within a reasonable time period shall be reimbursed for excessive charges accumulated due to a leak. Please follow this link for refund policy details.
Water Ordinance
THE CITY OF HAILEY IS ENFORCING CITY ORDINANCE 13.08.010 IMPLEMENTATION OF
MUNICIPAL WATER USAGE CONSERVATION MEASURES
Copies of this ordinance are available at City Hall. Basically the ordinance states
the following:
- Odd numbered addresses water on odd numbered days.
- Even numbered addresses water on even numbered days.
- 31st of each month, no one waters.
- Watering must be done before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
The daytime watering restriction helps your water system recover from the early
morning demand and maintain pressure for the evening hours demand and restricts
watering during periods of high evaporation.
Upon written request the Water Department may grant an exception to the restriction
for new grass and plantings.
The City of Hailey greatly appreciates your cooperation and encourages you to call
City Hall at 788-9830 with any questions or concerns.
Meter Prices
3/4" |
Meter |
$400.00 |
1" |
Meter |
$450.00 |
1 1/2" |
Meter |
$625.00 |
2" |
Meter |
$775.00 |
Meter sizes larger than 2" will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why am I not allowed to water my grass during the day?
A. City ordinance states our water conservation policy prohibits watering between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Water usage in the winter months is at 50,000,000 gallons per month, compared to the summer months when it can jump to four times as much demand due to irrigation. Watering your lawn in the evening hours or the early morning allows for deeper penetration and less evaporation.
Q2. Does the City add anything to our drinking water?
A. Although it is not mandatory at this point because our water is of such high purity, small amounts of chlorine are added to the system to ensure our water stays pure as it goes through the system. Fluoride is not added to our system as it occurs in trace amounts naturally.
Q3. Why does the water pressure in my house fluctuate?
A. The water system works on a supply/demand theory. The more demand for water the less pressure there is to go around. Pressure will fluctuate throughout the day depending on how many people are using water. Less usage means more pressure, more usage means less pressure.
Water Contact Information
Reese Dibble
Interim Water Superintendent
Phone: 578-2211 ext.12
E-mail: reese.dibble@haileycityhall.org