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OAK CREEK WATER CO NO 1

SEDONA, AZ · EIN 860205095 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.oakcreekwater.org
revenue
$-841K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$0
employees
8
volunteers
8
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE COMPANY IS TO MAINTAIN AND SUPPLY WATER TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS/MEMBERS WITHIN THE DESIGNATED SUB-DIVISIONS. ALL FUNDS ARE REINVESTED BACK INTO THE WATER SYSTEM TO MEET ALL EXPENSES AND LOSSES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY. THE NUMBER OF METERS SERVED WITHIN THE SYSTEM IS 757. THE CORPORATION IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAID PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

OAK CREEK WATER DISTRICT is a nonprofit utility provider that delivers drinking water to residential customers in a defined area of Sedona, Arizona. The organization operates under the regulation of the Arizona Corporation Commission and transitioned to a special taxing district in 2020 to improve infrastructure funding and governance. It manages water production, distribution, and billing for its service area, with recent major investments in system upgrades supported by USDA grants and loans.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Electronic Metering & Eye On Water
Implements remote-read electronic meters and provides customers access to the Eye On Water portal for real-time usage monitoring and leak detection.
Infrastructure Improvement Project
Multi-year project to replace nearly 8 miles of water main, install arsenic removal systems, and rehabilitate five storage tanks using USDA funding.
Water Distribution System
Operates and maintains a network of wells, storage tanks, and pipelines to deliver potable water to customers in the Oak Creek service area.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Upgrades 7 activities
    • Conduct water system infrastructure improvements
      Executes major infrastructure upgrades funded by USDA grants and loans, including installation of arsenic removal systems, rehabilitation of storage tanks, replacement of nearly 8 miles of water main, and refinancing of prior loans, with $11.2 million in grants and $4.9 million in loans secured and project completion estimated for September 2026.
    • Financial Management and System Modernization
      Secures funding from sources like the USDA to install arsenic removal systems, rehabilitate storage tanks, replace water mains, and refinance loans, while also implementing computerized billing systems.
    • Water Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
      Drills and maintains water wells, replaces water mains, and constructs and rehabilitates multiple water storage tanks to support the water supply system. Recent projects include installing arsenic removal systems and replacing almost 8 miles of water main with USDA funding.
    • Water Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
      Drills and maintains water wells, replaces water mains, and constructs and rehabilitates multiple water storage tanks to ensure reliable water supply and infrastructure integrity. Recent projects include installing arsenic removal systems and replacing almost 8 miles of water main with USDA funding.
    • Water Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
      Drills and maintains water wells, replaces and upgrades water mains (e.g., 2" & 4" steel with 6" PVC), and constructs and rehabilitates multiple water storage tanks to ensure reliable water supply.
    • Water Quality Reporting and Infrastructure Improvement
      Produces an annual drinking water quality report and undertakes significant infrastructure projects, including lead service line inventory, installation of arsenic removal systems, rehabilitation of storage tanks, and replacement of water mains, supported by USDA funding.
    • Water System Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
      Drills and maintains water wells, replaces and upgrades water mains (e.g., 2 & 4" steel with 6" PVC), and constructs and rehabilitates multiple water storage tanks to ensure reliable water supply.
  • Water Meter Monitoring & Leak Detection 6 activities
    • Administer water metering and billing
      Reads water meters monthly and bills customers based on measured consumption in gallons or cubic feet, rounding to the nearest thousand gallons or hundred cubic feet, under standard 3/4" residential service rates.
    • Implement remote water meter monitoring system
      Uses electronic meters to enable remote reading and provides customers access to real-time water usage data through the Eye On Water service.
    • Remote Water Meter Reading and Usage Monitoring
      Implements electronic meters to read water meters remotely, allowing customers to monitor their water usage through the Eye On Water service.
    • Water Metering and Billing
      Reads water meters monthly, measures water consumption for billing, provides standard residential water service rates, and has implemented electronic meters for remote reading and customer monitoring via the Eye On Water service.
    • Water Metering and Usage Monitoring
      Reads water meters monthly, including remotely via electronic meters, and allows customers to monitor their water usage through the Eye On Water service. The organization also measures water consumption for billing purposes.
    • Water Metering and Usage Monitoring
      Reads water meters monthly for community customers, measures water consumption for billing, and has implemented electronic meters for remote reading, allowing customers to monitor their water usage through the Eye On Water service.
  • Lead Service Line Inventory & Water Quality Reporting 6 activities
    • Perform lead service line inventory
      Completed a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines on both public and private sides of the water distribution system.
    • Produce annual drinking water quality reports
      Prepares and distributes an annual report detailing the source, contents, and quality of the drinking water supply in compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting
      Produces an annual drinking water quality report detailing the source and contents of the water supply and completes lead service line inventories for both public and private sides of the water system.
    • Water Quality Reporting
      Produces an annual drinking water quality report that details the source and contents of the water supply and has completed a lead service line inventory for both public and private sides of the water system.
    • Water Quality Reporting
      Produces an annual drinking water quality report detailing the source and contents of the water supply and has completed a lead service line inventory for both public and private sides of the water system.
    • Water Quality Reporting
      Produces an annual drinking water quality report that details the source and contents of the water supply, and has completed a lead service line inventory for both public and private sides of the water system.
  • Water Utility Billing & Payment Services 5 activities
    • Customer Service and Billing
      Provides assistance for establishing water utility service, offers various bill payment options including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person, and a drop box, and provides information on standard residential water service rates.
    • Customer Service and Billing
      Provides assistance for establishing water utility service, offers various bill payment options including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person, and a drop box, and allows customers to monitor their water usage remotely via electronic meters and the Eye On Water service.
    • Customer Service and Billing
      Provides assistance with establishing water utility service, offers various bill payment options including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person, and a drop box, and provides standard residential water service rates.
    • Customer Service and Billing
      Provides assistance for establishing water utility services, offers various bill payment options including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person, and a drop box, and operates an office with specific hours for customer support.
    • Customer Service and Payment Processing
      Provides assistance for establishing water utility service, offers various bill payment options including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person, and a drop box, and operates an office with specific winter hours.
  • Local Water Utility Operations 5 activities
    • Deliver water utility services to residential customers
      Supplies potable water to property owners within the Oak Creek Development, covering approximately one square mile, through an established water system including wells, distribution lines, storage tanks, and water mains.
    • Water Utility Service Provision
      Operates a water system to supply water to property owners within the Oak Creek Development boundaries, covering approximately 1 square mile. This includes maintaining distribution lines, increasing water production capability, and managing water meters for monthly readings and billing.
    • Water Utility Service Provision
      Operates a water system to supply water to property owners within the Oak Creek Development boundaries, covering approximately 1 square mile, and maintains an adequate water supply for members by extending distribution lines and increasing water production capability.
    • Water Utility Service Provision
      Operates a water system to supply water to property owners within the Oak Creek Development boundaries, covering approximately 1 square mile, and maintains an adequate water supply for members by extending distribution lines and increasing water production capability.
    • Water Utility Service Provision
      Operates a water system to supply water to property owners within the Oak Creek Development boundaries, covering approximately 1 square mile, and maintains an adequate water supply for members by extending distribution lines and increasing water production capability.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 3 activities
    • Office Operations
      Operates office hours Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm, with a closure from 12 pm to 1 pm.
    • Office Operations
      Operates an office with winter hours from Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a closure from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Operate customer service office with defined hours
      Provides in-person and phone-based customer service Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a midday closure from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., following winter hours starting November 29th.
  • Nonprofit Formation & Incubation 3 activities
    • Organizational Capacity Building
      Obtained tax-exempt status as a Nonprofit Cooperative Corporation and implemented a computerized billing system in 1990.
    • Organizational Development
      Obtained tax-exempt status as a Nonprofit Cooperative Corporation from the IRS and implemented a computerized billing system in 1990.
    • Organizational Development
      Obtained tax-exempt status as a Nonprofit Cooperative Corporation and implemented a computerized billing system in 1990.
  • Multi-Channel Utility Payment Processing 1 activity
    • Offer multiple water bill payment options
      Accepts water bill payments through various methods including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person (cash, check, money order), and an off-hours drop box.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$-841K
Contributions & grants$8K
Program service revenue$107K
Investment income$-956K
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DOUG BOWEN President 20 $19K
board members · 6
  • BOB BAREUTHER — Vice President
  • CHAN SMITH — Director
  • CREED OSTLER — Secretary
  • PAUL LEFEVRE — Director
  • PAUL SLEVIN — Treasurer
  • RON ROVEY — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Regulates the organization's service area and approves rate changes.
  • National Safety Foundation Government — Approves chemicals used in drinking water treatment
  • Xpress Bill Pay Partner — Partnered with for online bill payment systems.