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, , ~, What causes "discolored" water? In most cases, discolored water is caused by dirt which inadvertently entered the pipeline during line repairs. In some cases, discolored water may be the result of an unknown cross connection. What causes "milky" water? "Milky" water is caused by air which can be trapped in your plumbing system or in the water mains. Usually this occurs when there is a water main break and the water has been shut off for repairs. What causes tastes and odors in the water? Most tastes and odors are removed at the treatment plant and are caused by large "algae blooms" in the source waters, or lake "turnover." Some tastes and odors may be caused by chlorine, especially in dead- end mains or very long service lines which have little use. What can be done about these problems? Usually, problems of discoloration, milky water or tastes and odors can be cleared up by lelling the water run for a short time. If this does not work, call the office. We may be able to help you. What about water pressure? IT'S YOUR DISTRICT The Ute Water Conservancy District is a single pur- pose entity formed solely for the provision of domestic water service to rural and urbanizing areas within its boundaries. Every decision made by the Board of Directors has been made with that goal in mind. The District levies a maximum 2 mill tax on prop- erty within its boundaries which was approved by an 87% majority vote in the 1963 Bond Issue Election. This reflects approximately $1.50 per month for a home valued at $60,000. All revenues from this tax go toward debt retirement of that original bond issue. The board Since 1956, Ute's Board of Directors has had one goal: to provide the quality and quantity of water that customers need...at the lowest price possible. One key measure of success: Ute's base water rates have increased only once and have stayed the same since 1983. The District is governed by 14 directors appointed by the Mesa County District Court to serve four year terms. The 14 directors meet monthly and act as a pol- icy-making body. The Board meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. All meetings are open to the public. The staff The District currently has .52 employees to oversee The Ute system is a gravity system. The elevation 900+ miles of pipeline, 8 storage tanks, numerous of the t:catment plant above the valley .enables us to valves and regulators, 18 miles of raw water transmis- let gravIty do the work rather th~ pumpmg. T~ere are sion line in Plateau Canyon, two terminal storage some small pockets of land. which need pumpmg and _ _ _ __ _ ~servoirs'_ an<l_~~Q milliQn tr~,!!mel!l Iasillt}'. - - - - - -lIlehomeowners arcOmpollSlble for th~pumps needed. . . . There will always be slight variations in pressure . The D1StnCt firmly beheves that the .customer h~ a throughout the District due to differences in elevation,. ng?t to ~~pect prompt, courteous se':"lce, along ~Ith and demand on certain lines. . , or m addil1o~ tO,the Rroduct they receive. We conSider i;. ourselves to be "pUbliC servants" and we strive to meet .~ those expectations in a factual and timely manner. , Ute maintains Ii serviceman on call 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to handle emergencies and' carry out routine duties. We also have 7 certified cross-connection control technicians and 9 certified Class A treatment plant operators. 8 9 '. ~"-"'-'~.~~~~7.~~'~~~;~~~'1"".';;~'~'-- .. ,