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©2010 Charter Township of Buena Vista
1160 S. Outer Drive
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-6536
Mission Statement
Buena Vista Charter Township Water Department is pledged to providing its customers with an adequate quantity, highest quality, most cost effective product; delivered with the most professional service attainable, for the residential, industrial and recreational sectors of our township.
Directory
After Hours emergencies (989) 754-6536 (and follow the prompt)
Business phone (989) 754-6536
Business Hours for billing and Collections – 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Business Hours for Water Department Maintenance – 7:00am - 3:30pm.
FAX (989) 752-1560
Water Office
Water billing and permitting:
Bills may be paid and permits obtained at the Township Office, 1160 S. Outer Dr. (Please Bring bill with you when paying)
Water Maintenance Office: 1805 S. Outer Drive, across from the Armory –(989) 752-1319.
Staff:
Superintendent
Roy D. Hill
Email: rhill@bvct.orgOperator
David Brookins
Email: dbrookins@bvct.orgMeter Reader/Administration
Caroline McBride
Email: cmcbride@bvct.orgWater Billing Clerk
Charlotte Perkins
Email:Collections Clerk
Tracey Packard
Email:Collections Clerk
Joyce Brown
Email: jbrown@bvct.org
Application for Service
New service connection permits are required and fees are determined by the size of the service, the location of the main to the property and time and material required for the installation of the tap to the main.
Utility Bill Search
Meter Reading, Billing and Maintenance
* The Township personnel read the water meters the first week of every month
* Bills are mailed by the 30 th of every month
* Payment is DUE by the 15 th of every month
* Maintenance of meters is an ongoing situation. A letter may be attached to your door with important information included
* NON payment of PAST DUE amounts will result in termination of services
Water Bulletins
As spring fast approaches and we welcome in the warm weather, our thoughts turn to outdoor activities and yard work. The spring and summer I would like you to consider the location of your utility meters, water, gas and electric. All meter readings are read from outside meters or remotes. The readings are taken and recorded by readers, people whom every month visit your meter to record your usage. I would propose that you examine the access to your meters and ask yourself these questions:
* Are the meters accessible?
* Are they visible?
* Are they in a fence or with an animal tethered close by?
* Are they blocked from access by stored items?
* Are they blocked by aggressive (thorny) plants or shrubs?
This is a reminder asking you to check your meters and if they are not readily accessible to the reader, could you clear an access for them. Some of the meters require contact by the reader to get a reading. Also consider one other thing, if the meters are hard to get to in the summer, the problem is compounded in the winter.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and have a wonderful year.
Fix Your Leaks (It’s worth the investment)
Leaks are the main reason for unusually high water bills. A small drip will add up to thousands of gallons over a billing period. All the plumbing of a house is monitored by the water meter. A leaky hose bib, sink, or pipe in the crawl space will all register on the meter. Maintenance of valve seats, seals and gaskets will pay off in water savings. The most common plumbing problem leading to high water use is a leaky toilet tank. Build up on the seal, bad flapper valve, or improper float setting causing overflow can double and even triple a water bill. Being aware and repairing these problems quickly and correctly will help keep your water bill under control.
Leaks Cost Money
Every faucet, water heater, toilet, hose fitting or every leaking water softener costs YOU Money. Leaks don’t start and stop, they run all the time. DRIP, DRIP, DRIP, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, until they are fixed. Worse yet, a steady stream of water as small as 1/16" will add up quickly. Left running for one day, and you have lost 822 gallons of water, just in that one day. Left leaking for one month and you have lost 24,660 gallons of water. Left leaking for three months and it multiplies to 73,980 gallons of lost water. In dollar terms, YOU Lose big time. You are throwing away YOUR money.
Size of Leak (Dia.)
Gallons lost (per day)
Cost of Water (per day)
(3.30 per 1000 gal.)Total dollar amount
(3 months)¼ inch
13,122
42.90
128.70
3/16 inch
7,244
23.10
69.30
1/8 inch
3,288
9.90
29.70
1/16 inch
822
2.64
7.92
The Cold Weather Could Cost You! Freezing Weather is Here and It Means Just That: "Water Will Freeze"
Having your water lines freeze could cost more than just plumbing repairs. A frozen hose bib or busted pipe will lead a considerable amount or water and that water goes through your meter. The cost of an undetected lead can easily exceed any plumbing repair bill. To protect yourself from this extra expense, PROTECT YOUR PIPES. Make sure your crawl space is buttoned up tight and any hose bibs which are not frost proof are shut off and drained. These precautions can save you many dollars.
©2010 Charter Township of Buena Vista