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3. Meter Removal or Reduction Agreement
   (CVWD-977)
   
   
   
   
   
5. Customers who have multiple water meters and/or oversized meters may apply to have meters removed or resized using this request form. Approval is subject to CVWD regulations as described in the Terms and Conditions. Your request is submitted to CVWD’s Water Management Division for review and approval.

    

7. Type of Request*

   1. Remove a Meter
   2. Reduce Meter Size
8. Account Number
   First 6 Digits*
9. Account Number
   Second 6 Digits*
10. Meter
    Number
12. Property Owner First Name*
13. Property Owner Last Name*
15. Site / Property Address Line 1*
17. Site / Property Address Line 2
19. City*
    -- Select One --Cathedral CityDesert Hot SpringsIndian WellsIndioLa QuintaMeccaNilandPalm DesertRancho MirageSalton CitySky ValleyThermalThousand Palms
20. Zip Code*
22. 1. Check here if mailing address is different from the property address
24. Mailing Address Line 1
26. Mailing Address Line 2
28. City
29. State / Province
30. Zip / Postal Code
32. Email Address*
34. Primary Telephone Number*
35. Primary Telephone Number Type*

    1. Cell phone
    2. Home
    3. Work
37. Secondary Telephone Number
38. Secondary Telephone Number Type

    1. Cell phone
    2. Home
    3. Work
40. Terms & Conditions
    
    Please refer to the CVWD Regulations Governing Domestic Water Service, Section 3.05.070(F) for the regulations governing Meter Removal or Size Reduction.
42. I am not submitting payment with this application / request.*

    1. Agree
44. When removing a meter, Customer shall pay $105.00 for the cost to remove the meter and appurtenances. This amount will be invoiced following review and approval of this application.*

    1. Agree
46. When downsizing a meter, Customer shall pay the current rate for the cost of a new meter, depending on the size of the meter. This amount will be invoiced following review and approval of this application. *

    1. Agree
48. Meter removal or size reductions may be subject to fire flow requirements. Customer must submit minimum fire flow requirement needed for the requested property. *

    1. Agree
50. Customer may be required to submit landscape plans showing a reduction in landscaped area and reduced flow requirements. Upon installation of the smaller meter, Customer will be required to meet water usage reduction requirements, as outlined in approved landscape plans. Customer shall be subject to higher tiers, and other charges and enforcement actions, in the event of a violation of conservation requirements. Customers with approved landscape plans on file with CVWD may submit an amendment to their plans.*

    1. Agree
52. CVWD must approve this request before the Customer severs their connection from the water meter and appurtances.*

    1. Agree
54. Customer must sever their connection from the water meter and appurtenances prior to CVWD removing the meter. The District will not perform any plumbing work on the customer service line. The customer will be required to perform any and all plumbing work necessary to prepare for the meter and appurtenance removal, including securing/capping off the customer service line. *

    1. Agree
56. Reduction — Customer shall be solely responsible for any costs which may arise in the event of a need for the upsizing of meters or other costs due to increased demand on, or damage to, the remaining meters on the property.*

    1. Agree
58. If Customer decides to have a new meter installed subsequent to a Removal, or a larger/previous size meter installed subsequent to a Reduction, Customer shall be solely responsible for applicable fees and compliance with applicable requirements, in effect at that time, for said installation.*

    1. Agree
60. Customer relinquishes any rights which may pertain to the meter and connection being removed including, without limitation, any right to a refund or other payment in regard to the meter and connection which were previously installed.*

    1. Agree
62. Customer assumes all responsibility for costs associated with this request, including removal fees, installation costs, parts and labor. Customer is responsible for any bills, costs, loss, damage, penalties, charges, or fees associated with this request including the abandonment of the CVWD service line, if needed.*

    1. Agree
64. Customer assumes the defense of, and shall indemnify and hold harmless CVWD from and against all claims, actions, damages, and liabilities (including, but not limited to, damage to, or the state of, landscaping), attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses which arise from this Removal/Reduction. *

    1. Agree
66. This Agreement is subject to, and incorporates, the rules, regulations, and rate schedules for water service, as amended from time to time. Failure to adhere to these Terms and Conditions may result in termination of service.*

    1. Agree
68. I acknowledge and agree to comply with all District Regulations, Ordinances, Policies and Rules, or amendments thereto. I attest that I am the customer of record, or duly authorized agent, with authority to execute this agreement. *

    1. I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature.
70. By typing or signing my name, I certify that I understand the terms and conditions outlined above and that to the best of my knowledge the information I provided is true and correct.*

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    COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

    Post Office Box 1058

    Coachella, California 92236

    (760) 391-9600

    (760) 398-3190 - fax

    
    rev 5/2022

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