RWPUD What's New

What's New

Get Involved - Apply to Serve on the Budget Committee
Rockwood Water People's Utility District is seeking residents of the District to serve on its Budget Committee. To download an application (PDF), click here: Budget Committee Application form. The application form includes the proposed Budget Committee meeting dates. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 2010.

Holiday Office Closure
Please note that the District office will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 for Presidents' Day. You may submit your payment by placing it in the night deposit box opposite our front entrance. Should you have an emergency such as a broken water line or other damage requiring immediate attention, please call our office at 503-665-4179 and press option 4.

2010 Board Meeting Schedule Set
The Board voted to continue holding regular board meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the District office with the following exceptions:

March - scheduled for 3/17

June - scheduled for 6/16

November - scheduled for 11/17

December - scheduled for 12/15

Board Officers Elected for 2010
At the January 2010 board meeting, the following board officers were elected: Cathi VanDamme, President; Tom Lewis, Vice-President; Steve Okazaki, Secretary; and Larry Dixon, Treasurer.

$100 Toilet Rebate Program Continued
A high-efficiency toilet can save you water and money. Effective July 1, 2009, Rockwood Water PUD will again be offering its single family residential customers a $100 rebate when they replace a toilet that uses 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or more with a new WaterSense® labeled toilet. To earn the WaterSense label, toilets must use no more than 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) and meet rigorous performance criteria.

WaterSense Toilet Rebate Program Eligibility and Requirements:

Purchase eligible toilet between 7/1/09-6/30/10. For a complete list of approved models, visit: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/product_search.html .
Complete and submit a WaterSense Toilet Rebate Form by June 30, 2010. Sales receipt specifying toilet brand/model and proof of recycling of old toilet required.
You must be a Rockwood Water PUD single-family residential customer which owns the property where the new toilet is being installed or obtain the signature of the property owner on the WaterSense Toilet Rebate Form.You must receive water from Rockwood Water PUD and your account must be active and in good standing.
Each rebate is worth $100. Limit of 2 toilet rebates per eligible account.
Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The program will end when funds are depleted or no later than June 30, 2010.

Note: WaterSense Toilet Rebate Forms that are incomplete, lacking required documents, or missing a signature will be returned. WaterSense Toilet Rebate Forms and/or documents received after July 7, 2010, will not be processed. Rockwood Water PUD is not responsible for items lost or delayed in the mail.

Cascade Well #5 Project Update
Rockwood Water PUD and the City of Gresham continue work on a jointly owned well. The drilling, screening and development portion of the project has been completed. The well is 750 feet deep and is capable of producing 5,000 gallons per minute continuously for 90 days. The new well will be located on property that the City already owns and will help to control our long-term water rates. The City of Gresham and the District expect to continue to develop other primary and secondary sources in the future. If you have any questions, please contact Harvey Barnes, District Manager, at 503-665-4179.

141st Avenue Pump Station and Reservoir Project Update
The 141st Avenue Pump Station and Reservoir Project has been completed. The contractor received final approval from the City of Portland in mid August. As noted in the past, the project included a new pump station, seismic upgrades to the reservoir and landscaping. As designed and tested, the new pump station will provide approximately 4,000 gallons per minute and is expected to be in service for at least fifty years.

Online Payment Option Now Available
For your convenience, you can now pay your water bill online by VISA, MasterCard, debit or check through our Utility e-Pay program. Just click on the e-Pay button below.

Is Your Home Water Smart? Find Out For Free!
Good News! Rockwood Water People's Utility District is offering customers* a FREE Home Water Assessment and a FREE Home Energy Review brought to you by Energy Trust of Oregon. An energy advisor will come to your home, check for leaks, recommend water and energy saving measures specific to your home and install FREE water and energy saving devices that include, faucet aerators, showerheads, and compact fluorescent lightbulbs. To schedule your FREE Home Water Assessment & FREE Home Energy Review, please call Energy Trust at 1-866-ENTRUST. We look forward to helping you save!
* You must have a Rockwood Water People's Utility District residential water customer account and you must be a residential customer of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power or NW Natural in order to qualify for both the free home water assessment and free home energy review.

Customer Assistance Program
The District offers qualifying low-income customers financial assistance with their water bills. To find out if you meet income guidelines, contact Human Solutions, Inc., at one of the following offices:

Gresham Office:
503-405-7875
501 NE Hood Street

Portland Office:
503-548-0200
12350 SE Powell Blvd.
(old Powell Valley Road Water District office)

Sign Up for AutoPay!
For your convenience, the District now offers an Auto Pay Program. Payment of your water bill can be handled automatically by deducting the amount due from your bank account. For more information, please contact the District office. To sign up, simply print the Auto Pay authorization form, fill it out and return it to the District office along with a voided check or deposit slip. It's that simple! The form is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing or printing.