Welcome to Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District
PAWSD Mission Statement
The mission of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District is to provide safe drinking water and wastewater services in an economical and environmentally responsible manner,and to educate the community with regard to water conservation, now and into the future.
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We Don't Want Water (In the Wastewater)
What would happen if 500 homes had sump pumps in their crawl spaces that pumped clear water into the sewer system at a rate of 5 gallons per minute for an average of 10 hours each day?The answer is a lot! This scenario would equate to an extra 1,500,000 gallons of wastewater to be treated.The results of the District having to transport and treat this extra load are enormous.
PAWSD is beginning to implement a sump pump inspection program whereby, over time the District will require an inspection of all properties receiving wastewater service. This program is necessitated due to the large number of sump pumps installed and suspected to be connected to the public sewer system. Although it may seem like a perfectly logical step to connect sump pumps, roof drains, and similar clear water sources to the sewer piping system under homes and businesses, it is illegal, highly problematic, and carries with it possible penalties. Click on the "Sewer Stuff" link to the left in the navigation bar to learn more.
The links below will take you to a series of documents that explain how the District has come to pivotal decisions ensuring that growth pays its way and our supply of resources keeps pace with the demands of our growing community. Just click on the blue link to go to the desired document. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
To view the San Juan Water Conservancy District Website,click here Click here for the March 2003 Appraisal Report (Future Demands, 48 pages, be patient) Click here Capital Investment Fee/Water Resource Fee (Basis and Purpose)
New Commercial customers click here for Cross Connection Control Program Information.
Click here to view the Water Conservation and Drought Managment Plan
Are you planning to build and connect to water and or sewer utilities soon?
Click here to read pertinant information that will simplify the process and print the connection form you will need to get started. As always, just give us a call if you have any questions at 970-731-2691 .
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The answer is a lot! This scenario would equate to an extra 1,500,000 gallons of wastewater to be treated.
inspection program whereby, over time the District will require an inspection of all properties receiving wastewater service. This program is necessitated due to the large number of sump pumps installed and suspected to be connected to the public sewer system. Although it may seem like a perfectly logical step to connect sump pumps, roof drains, and similar clear water sources to the sewer piping system under homes and businesses, it is illegal, highly problematic, and carries with it possible penalties. Click on the "Sewer Stuff" link to the left in the navigation bar to learn more.
