Water and Waste Services Now Available to West Side Residents

Skidmore residents west of 4th Street may now apply for  water and sewer services from the Skidmore Water Supply Corporation (SWSC). All residents within the original facility plan will receive hook ups at no cost. Low to low moderate income families meeting ORCA grant requirements will be able to hook up immediately as that grant is in place. Families not meeting ORCA requirements may opt to hook up now for a fee or wait until USDA funds become available hopefully in 2 to 3 months.

Applications for service are available at the Skidmore Water Supply Corporation office located next to Papa's Market. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A $25 refundable deposit for waste water and a $25.00 deposit for water will be required on all new residential accounts.

Q. Do I have to have to hook up to city water and sewer services?

A. State Regulations require you to hook up to sewer services if your property line is within 200 feet of a waste water gathering line. You do not have to hook up to city water, however if you do not hook up to the water at this time you will be obligated to pay for this service in the future.

Q. What is the monthly fee for water and wastewater?

A. Water will be billed at $20.25 for first 2000 gallons plus $2 per additional 1000 gallons. Wastewater will be billed at a flat rate of $25.00 per month. Business and church rates will be based on usage.

Q. What will it cost if I decide to hook up to city water at a later date?

A. Membership fees are $100 for water and $100 for wastewater. Membership fees for residents covered under the facilities plan will be paid by the ORCA and USDA grants provided they connect to the system within 3 months from the date services become available. Residents who postpone water hookup will have to pay the fee plus yardline fees and other cost.

Q. I am planning to build a new home in Skidmore. How much will it cost to hook up to city water and wastewater services?

A. An impact fee of $2,288.00 for water and $1,955.00 for wastewater will be charged to new customers not covered under the 1999 facilities plan. Impact fees will be deposited into a separate account to cover the future expense of expanding the plant.

Q. Will we still have hard water?

A. The water comes from two 600 foot wells and its low mineral content will result in relatively “soft water.” The chemical analysis is available for review at the SWSC office.