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PICACHO PEAK WATER COMPANY

Red Rock, AZ · EIN 860342107 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE Y99 · Mutual & Membership Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · jwwater.com
revenue
$142K
expenses
$76K
net assets
$356K
employees
mission · from form 990

Picacho Peak Water Company is a small member owned not-for-profit water utility. The purpose of this entity is to provide a safe and reliable water source to the members, and well as maintaining and upgrading. Picacho Peak Water sells water to its members and charges them based upon usage and meter size. The funds are used to operate the company and pay the related expenses. In addition, the funds are used to make upgrades and capital repairs to an aging system.

profile · synthesized from sources

Picacho Peak Water Company is a member-owned, not-for-profit water utility that provides safe and reliable water services to its members in Arizona. It manages and operates water and sewer systems, handles billing and customer service, and invests in infrastructure upgrades to ensure long-term reliability and water quality for the community.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Billing Services
Offers billing and customer service functions including monthly bill printing and sending, database management, payment processing, and customer inquiries.
Consulting and Development Functions
Provides negotiation and drafting of utility development agreements, consulting for developers and HOAs on wastewater utility development, infrastructure phasing, regulatory approvals, and engineering coordination.
Infrastructure Investments
Focuses on long-term planning and targeted improvements to strengthen reliability and resilience, including replacing aging water mains, rehabilitating wells, pumps, tanks, and modernizing control technology.
Leak Detection Assistance
Educates customers on how to read water meters to detect leaks and provides guidance on common leak signs and locations, as well as steps to take if a leak is found.
Physical Operations
Manages the physical operation of small to mid-scale water and sewer systems.
Utility Management
Provides bookkeeping, accounting, accounts receivable and payable, regulatory reporting, staff/contractor supervision, corporate administration, and periodic reporting for utility entities.
Water Conservation
Provides tips and guidance for indoor and outdoor water saving, and encourages monitoring water usage to ensure a sustainable water supply.
Water Quality Assurance
Ensures safe, clean, and high-quality water through specific standards and testing processes.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Multi-Channel Utility Payment Processing 5 activities
    • Billing and Customer Service Operations
      Handles billing and customer service functions for utility entities, including monthly bill generation, database management, payment processing via credit card and ACH, and responding to customer inquiries and service requests.
    • Utility Billing and Customer Service
      Manages billing and customer service functions for utility entities, encompassing monthly bill printing and distribution, database management, payment processing, and handling customer inquiries.
    • Utility Management Services
      Provides comprehensive management services for small to mid-size utility entities, including bookkeeping, accounting, regulatory reporting, staff supervision, corporate administration, and periodic reporting.
    • Utility Management and Administrative Operations
      Manages small to mid-size utility entities by providing comprehensive administrative services including bookkeeping, accounting, accounts receivable and payable, regulatory reporting, staff/contractor supervision, corporate administration, and periodic reporting.
    • Utility Management and Administrative Services
      Manages small to mid-size utility entities by providing bookkeeping, accounting, billing, customer service, regulatory reporting, staff supervision, and corporate administration.
  • Local Water Utility Operations 4 activities
    • Providing Water and Sewer Utility Services
      Provides safe, clean, and high-quality water to over 50,000 customers in Arizona through 20 consolidated utility systems, and operates small to mid-scale water and sewer systems. This includes managing infrastructure, billing, and customer support.
    • Water and Sewer Utility Operations
      Operates and manages 20 consolidated utility systems in Arizona, serving over 50,000 water and sewer utility customers. This includes providing safe, clean, and high-quality water, managing small to mid-size utility entities, and operating small to mid-scale water and sewer systems.
    • Water and Sewer Utility Operations
      Operates and manages 20 consolidated small to mid-size water and sewer utility systems in Arizona, serving over 50,000 customers. This includes providing safe, clean, and high-quality water, maintaining infrastructure, and offering customer support for usage monitoring and leak detection.
    • Water and Sewer Utility Service Provision
      Provides safe, clean, and high-quality water and sewer services to over 50,000 customers in Arizona through the operation of 20 consolidated utility systems, including ongoing water quality testing and infrastructure maintenance.
  • Water Utility Compliance & Technical Assistance 4 activities
    • Utility Agreements and Development Services
      Negotiates and drafts management agreements with regulated utilities, municipalities, and special districts, and utility development agreements (UDA) with land developers and homebuilders, while providing consulting on wastewater utility development, infrastructure planning, regulatory processes, engineering coordination, and financing.
    • Utility Development Consulting and Agreement Negotiation
      Offers consulting and advisory services to developers, homebuilders, HOAs, and special districts on wastewater utility development, infrastructure planning, regulatory approvals, and financing. This also includes negotiating and drafting management agreements with various utility providers and utility development agreements with land developers.
    • Utility Development and Consulting Services
      Negotiates and drafts management agreements with various utility providers and utility development agreements with land developers. Also provides consulting services to developers, homebuilders, HOAs, and special districts on wastewater utility development, infrastructure planning, regulatory approvals, and financing.
    • Utility Development and Infrastructure Consulting
      Negotiates and drafts management agreements with various utility providers and utility development agreements with land developers. The organization also provides consulting and advising services to developers, homebuilders, HOAs, and special districts on wastewater utility development, infrastructure planning, regulatory approvals, and financing.
  • Water Meter Monitoring & Leak Detection 3 activities
    • Customer Support and Billing for Water Services
      Provides customer support for water usage, including guidance on reading meters, assistance with meter access, monitoring water usage through a customer portal, and support for main line leaks. This also encompasses billing and customer service functions such as monthly bill printing, database management, and payment processing.
    • Customer Support and Education for Water Usage
      Offers customer support for locating and reading water meters, monitoring water usage through a customer portal, and addressing main line leaks to help customers conserve water and understand their responsibilities.
    • Customer Usage Monitoring and Leak Support
      Offers tools and support for customers to monitor water usage, including access to a customer portal, guidance on reading water meters, assistance with meter access issues, and determining responsibility for leaks, including main line leaks before the meter.
  • Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Upgrades 2 activities
    • Infrastructure Maintenance and Upgrades
      Upgrades and maintains utility infrastructure by replacing aging water mains and service lines, rehabilitating wells, pumps, tanks, and valves, and modernizing controls and monitoring technology.
    • Infrastructure Upgrades and Maintenance
      Upgrades and maintains water and sewer infrastructure through replacement of aging water mains and service lines, rehabilitation of wells, pumps, tanks, and valves, and modernization of controls and monitoring technology.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$142K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$142K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$385K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$356K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Regulates utility companies in Arizona.
  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Regulatory body that approves the utility's tariffs and rate schedules
  • JW Water Partner — Hosts informational content about Picacho Water Company on its website.
  • JW Water Partner — Operates Picacho Water Company as a subsidiary.
  • Licensed Plumbers Partner — Directs customers to licensed plumbers for repair of leaks on their property.
  • Payson Water Company Partner — Example of long-term planning and targeted infrastructure investments strengthening water reliability and supply security.
  • Picacho Sewer Company Partner — Subsidiary utility company operated by JW Water Holdings.
  • Picacho Water Company Partner — Subsidiary utility company operated by JW Water Holdings.