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ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT (SLWSD)
Temporary Water Meter-Application for Utility Services

Applicant is required to provide the following documentation with application:
Personal identification (ID) of applicant (if for business see details below)
Deposit $1,000.00 for a 2” meter size (request for another meter size will be reviewed by management)

Complete the following information to open an account. (PLEASE PRINT)
Hydrant location for temporary water meter:

(Street Address)

Nearest cross street to Hydrant location:  	 Applicant’s name (Primary account holder who is responsible for the service location)

(The security deposit placed on this account will be credited only to the above applicant and is non-transferable)
Mailing address (if different than service address)
																														
City	State	Zip

Main phone #	Alternate Contact phone # (if applicable)  	
Alternate contact name (Person authorized to be contacted by or to contact SLWSD and to pay bills on the account, if applicable)

What is the temporary meter for?

Construction

Irrigation

Pressure Cleaning

If other, please indicate  	

Meter size issued by SLWSD 2”	Request change in size: Yes		No Water usage: $3.47 per 1,000 gallons plus base rate according to the meter size issued Business Enter Tax ID#		_
**Important: Hydrant connections may need a 2 inch meter according to project.

(If, yes request will be reviewed by Management for approval)

Connections will be attached according to meter size. Check One:

assembled with no lock

assembled with lock

Applicant is responsible for leaving the temporary water meter assembly in the assigned location. Applicant may request that the SLWSD relocate a specific temporary water meter to another location within the boundaries of the development for which service was originally approved.
Applicant is responsible for any and all damage to private property that may result from utilizing the temporary water meter and backflow assembly. Applicant is responsible for any property damage to the SLWSD water distribution system, including but not limited to damage to the meter and backflow assembly, due to use of the meter and backflow assembly, theft, or vandalism. The Applicant shall be invoiced for the cost of repair or replacement.
Applicant shall not be responsible for normal wear and tear caused by normal use and complying with the Rules of the SLWSD, including but not limited to paying all fees associated with the use of the temporary water meter.
Applicant shall be responsible for their own attachment to the temporary meter.

SLWSD staff will install required meter assembly and backflow prevention to Fire Hydrant (or other source upon request and approval by management).

Applicant Signature:	 	  Date:  	

450 S.W. Utility Drive ● Port St Lucie, FL 34986 ● Office (772) 340-0220 ● Fax (772) 871-5771 ● customerservice@slwsd.org	Updated 3/4/2021

TEMPORARY WATER METER INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION

Application for Service
Any person or entity requesting temporary water will be required to complete an application for temporary water meter service and provide a deposit at time of application along with identification and a copy site map. Applicant shall inquire if a temporary meter is available. One (1) business days’ notice is required for application of a temp meter. The SLWSD reserves the right to approve or deny any application for service.
Submit application to:
St. Lucie West Service District Attn: Customer Service Department 450 SW Utility Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Tel: (772) 340-0220
customerservice@slwsd.org

Installation of Temporary Water Meters at Fire Hydrant (or other source upon request and approval by management)
Connections will be attached according to meter size to a Fire Hydrant and customer will be responsible for their own attachment to the temporary meter.
SLWSD staff will install the required meter assembly and backflow prevention to the Fire Hydrant (or other source upon request and approval by management).
Applicant will request to have the temporary water meter either locked or unlocked. Applicant will assume complete responsibility of the temporary water meter.
The SLWSD staff will make every attempt to provide installation within one (1) business day of completed application and payment of fees.
Deposit and Usage Fees
Important – Temporary meter size issued by SLWSD is a 2” meter
Temporary meter deposit fee for 2” $1,000.00 (request for another meter size will be reviewed by management)
Water usage: $3.47 per 1,000 gallons plus base rate according to the meter size issued

Termination of Service
Applicant must notify the SLWSD Customer Service Department at least one (1) business day prior to termination date to schedule the collection and inspection of the meter.
The Applicant is responsible for leaving the temporary water meter assembly in the assigned location. The SLWSD staff will collect and inspect the meter to ensure that there are no damages to SLWSD property.   If the Applicant is unable to be present during the collection of the meter, the Applicant must notify SLWSD.

450 S.W. Utility Drive ● Port St Lucie, FL 34986 ● Office (772) 340-0220 ● Fax (772) 871-5771 ● customerservice@slwsd.org Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, 24/7 Emergency Service Call (772) 340-0220	Updated 3/4/21