BANCROFT-CLOVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
900 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Lakewood, Colorado 80226-4306
(303) 922-1113
NEWSLETTER
November 2008 Editor: David Irish
General Manager 303-922-1113
Don’t Have a Holiday Sewer Line Problem
Many sewer service line problems will show themselves at the worst times. This can be due to more than the usual number of people in the home, more meals prepared in the home or the type of material sent down the sink. If customers are having issues with their service lines it is an excellent idea to have service performed before that big holiday meal or party day.
Remember, no grease should ever be put down the drain. The grease will clog your sewer service line especially if you have roots and may cause an expensive backup or repair bill. Put grease in a can and throw it away in the trash. Never put potato peels (or any other types of peels) down the drain. The peels do not break down very well in the garbage disposal and could again cause a backup at usually the most inconvenient time. Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District is not responsible for sewer service line back ups and clean up can be expensive.
Add Sewer Backup Coverage to Homeowners Coverage
Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not include sewer backup coverage. This coverage can be added as a rider to the existing policy for usually a small amount of additional premium. The coverage will usually be offered in different coverage amounts. This is excellent protection for what could be an expensive cleanup. Call your homeowners insurance agent for more information.
Did You Remember To Winterize?
The beautiful Colorado fall we have enjoyed has led many customers to delay the
winterization of water sprinkler systems and the removal of the hoses from the hose bibs. Hose bibs will break inside the foundation at the valve and the water will leak inside the basement or crawl space. The simple exercise of removing hoses from hose bibs will be sufficient in most cases however, if the hose bib is on the north side of the building or in an area that will not see any sun in the winter an insulating cover for the hose bib is a great idea. The covers can be found at most hardware or plumbing supply stores. Do not forget to disconnect swamp cooler water lines!
Water Saving Device Rebates Still Available For Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District Customers
District customers are eligible to receive rebate checks from Denver Water for the purchase of certain water saving items. Denver Water will provide rebates for specific models of High Efficiency Clothes Washers, High-Efficiency Toilets, Low-Flow Toilets, Sprinkler System ET Controllers, Sprinkler System Rain Sensors and Wireless Rain Sensors. Residential as well as commercial customers can participate in the rebates! For specific model information and program details go to www.denverwater.org and click on “Rebate Information”.
Sign Up for the Automatic Payment Program
Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District’s Automatic Payment Program is very successful and over 100 customers signed up last month alone. There is no charge for the program and customers even save on postage. A bill is sent to all District customers with detailed water use information. A specific date will be provided to customers to advise them when the automatic payment will be deducted from their account. If there are any questions on the monthly billing customers may call the District office prior to the payment.
Reminder: the District does not take credit card or over the phone payments.
Thank you to the District customers that participate in the program!
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION FORM.
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