what they call their work
what they do
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Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Upgrades 7 activities
- Conduct water system infrastructure improvementsExecutes 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 ModernizationSecures 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 MaintenanceDrills 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 MaintenanceDrills 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 MaintenanceDrills 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 ImprovementProduces 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 MaintenanceDrills 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.
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Water Meter Monitoring & Leak Detection 6 activities
- Administer water metering and billingReads 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 systemUses 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 MonitoringImplements electronic meters to read water meters remotely, allowing customers to monitor their water usage through the Eye On Water service.
- Water Metering and BillingReads 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 MonitoringReads 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 MonitoringReads 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.
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Lead Service Line Inventory & Water Quality Reporting 6 activities
- Perform lead service line inventoryCompleted a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines on both public and private sides of the water distribution system.
- Produce annual drinking water quality reportsPrepares 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 ReportingProduces 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 ReportingProduces 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 ReportingProduces 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 ReportingProduces 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.
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Water Utility Billing & Payment Services 5 activities
- Customer Service and BillingProvides 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 BillingProvides 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 BillingProvides 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 BillingProvides 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 ProcessingProvides 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.
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Local Water Utility Operations 5 activities
- Deliver water utility services to residential customersSupplies 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 ProvisionOperates 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 ProvisionOperates 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 ProvisionOperates 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 ProvisionOperates 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.
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Community Facility Access & Operations 3 activities
- Office OperationsOperates office hours Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm, with a closure from 12 pm to 1 pm.
- Office OperationsOperates 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 hoursProvides 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.
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Nonprofit Formation & Incubation 3 activities
- Organizational Capacity BuildingObtained tax-exempt status as a Nonprofit Cooperative Corporation and implemented a computerized billing system in 1990.
- Organizational DevelopmentObtained tax-exempt status as a Nonprofit Cooperative Corporation from the IRS and implemented a computerized billing system in 1990.
- Organizational DevelopmentObtained tax-exempt status as a Nonprofit Cooperative Corporation and implemented a computerized billing system in 1990.
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Multi-Channel Utility Payment Processing 1 activity
- Offer multiple water bill payment optionsAccepts water bill payments through various methods including online, automatic bank draft, mail, in-person (cash, check, money order), and an off-hours drop box.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DOUG BOWEN | President | 20 | $19K |
- BOB BAREUTHER — Vice President
- CHAN SMITH — Director
- CREED OSTLER — Secretary
- PAUL LEFEVRE — Director
- PAUL SLEVIN — Treasurer
- RON ROVEY — Director
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.