Applicant Requirements:

Failure to comply with these requirements will result in forfeit of deposit and/or revocation of permit.

• Hydrants must be opened and closed with an approved fire hydrant wrench.
• All filling and usage operations shall be through the approved meter connecton.
• User is responsible for any losses and/or damages to the meter, fire hydrant or other connections to the water system and is obligated to report such damages promptly.
• Applicant is responsible for maintaining backflow protection through air gap or an approved and tested RP device.
• A copy of the permit must be carried in the vehicle drawing water, posted at the work site office, or remanded upon request of City personnel at all times.
• In any event, water hoses of any size or type are not permitted to run from one side of the street to the opposite side of the street. Water trucks and/or water devices shall be filled on the same side of the street as the construction meter. Upon completion of filling a watering truck and/or device, the water hose shall be stored in a manner that does not interfere with roads, sidewalks or trails.
• As practical as possible, the water meter shall be installed to avoid protruding over the sidewalk, and preferably installed parallel to the sidewalk. If the water meter protrudes over the sidewalk, the contractor shall be responsible for providing the public with an alternative path for safer travel.
• Applicant may not relocate hydrant meters. Please submit requests for relocation to watermeters@folsom.ca.us. Upon approval, City staff will move the meter and $25 will be charged to the account.

Fees:

• Due upon approval of application:
  • NOTE: deposits are paid online. All credit/debit card payments incur a 3.1% fee. There is no additional fee for payments made via e-check.

• The security deposit must remain on file, or the associated permit will be revoked.
• City staff will read the meter every month, and bill for rental, usage and any other applicable charges.
• Monthly charges:
  • Rental: $100 (prorated, no less than $25)
  • Consumption: first 10CCF = $30, then each additional CCF = $1.90

Issuance and Return of Meter:

• Once a meter is assigned, Utilities Department staff will secure a meter to a specific location, as deemed appropriate by the department, and will notify the applicant within 24 hours or the next business day.
• At the completion of use, the applicant will notify the City so personnel can remove the temporary meter connection and a closing bill/refund will be generated. Please send notification to watermeters@folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6177.

Questions? Email watermeters@folsom.ca.us or call 916.461.6177