Decatur Water User Agreement 

310 Maple Ave

Decatur AR 72722
(479) 752-3912
E-mail: [email protected]

I hereby make application to the City of Decatur and the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department and request that the property located at be connected to the Utility System starting to be supplied with water service, and sewer service where applicable. In consideration thereof, by signing this application below.

1. To pay all applicable deposits, service charges, rates, meter connection charges or tapping fees, and any other charges imposed by the City of Decatur and the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department, and to comply at all times with the ordinances, rules and regulations thereof relating to water service, making them part of this agreement.
   2. To pay a deposit of $100.00 for all accounts ,being refundable in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department.
   3. To pay a system or meter connection or tapping fee in accordance with the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department Schedule of Fees as approved by the Decatur Water Committee.
   4. For new homes, I will present to the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department a copy of the final inspection of my septic system within ninety (90) days after my meter is set. Service will be immediately disconnected if the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department does not receive a copy of the final septic inspection.
   5. My water bills are sent out on a monthly basis, normally about the 30th day of the month, and are due on or by the 15th of the following month, and that to avoid a ten percent (10%) penalty being added to the net amount of my bill it must be paid on time.
   6. To install and maintain in good order and condition at all times, at my expense, the necessary service lines to cause the property, which is owned or occupied by me, to be connected with the Decatur Water System. The installation and maintenance of said service lines shall be made by duly licensed plumbers in accordance with the Arkansas State Plumbing Code. All leaks or other defects in the service lines shall be immediately repaired at my sole expense.
   7. To obtain a plumbing permit when applying for water services and pay the appropriate fees. All homes or mobile homes connecting to the Decatur Water System are to be in compliance with the Arkansas State Plumbing Code. Newly constructed homes shall have a rough in, yard line, top-out, and final inspection performed by the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department Plumbing Inspector. Service will be immediately disconnected if a plumbing permit and inspections are not obtained.
   8. If the water main is on the opposite side of the road, I shall pay for the road crossing. Fees are in accordance with the Decatur Water/Wastewater Department Schedule of Fees as approved by the Decatur Water Committee. These Fees will be paid by me at the time of this application and put into a non-interest bearing escrow account and actual costs will be charged against this amount. If the cost of the road bore is more than the fee, then a bill will be issued to me for the additional amount and I will be responsible for immediate payment of this amount
   9. The Water/Wastewater Department for the City of Decatur shall in no way be responsible for maintaining any service line owned by me, or for damages done by water escaping therefrom or for defects in my service lines connecting to the Decatur Water System. The City of Decatur and its Water/Wastewater Department shall not be held responsible for: (a) the breaking of any service lines or apparatus, (b) any failure in the supply of water, or (c) the stoppage of the flow of water for any reason.
2. Without additional notice, service will be disconnected after the 15th day of non-payment or in cases of inadequate (the amount paid is less than the required amount) payment. Further, without additional notice, service will be disconnected for my failure to comply with all or any part of this agreement. I also understand that for my service to be resumed, full payment of my bill must be made along with a $40.00 reconnection fee during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m.

Decatur Solid Waste Service User Agreement

I hereby make application to the City of Decatur and the Decatur Public Works and request that the property located at be provided with residential solid waste, removal and disposal service, through the City’s Contractor, to be supplied with said service upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. In consideration thereof, I agree:

1. To pay all applicable contract rates and any other charges imposed by the City of Decatur and the Decatur Public Works Department for said services, and to comply at all times with the ordinances, rules and regulations thereof relating to the collection, removal and disposal of residential solid waste making them part of this Agreement.
2. My Solid Waste bills are sent out on a monthly basis, normally around the 30th day of the month, and are due and payable on or by the 15th of the following month, and that to avoid a ten percent (10%) penalty being added to the net amount of my bill it must be paid on time.
   3. The services to be provided include the following, and I shall comply with the requirements set forth herein as a condition to receiving the collection, removal and disposal of residential solid waste services.

Billing

Billing will be performed by the City of Decatur on your utility bill, including water and sewer services, if applicable. If you do not have water and/or sewer services provided by the City of Decatur, you will receive a bill for these services only. Rates are subject to change at any time. Without additional notice, I understand and agree that service will be discontinued after the 15th day of non-payment or in cases of inadequate (the amount paid is less than the required amount) payment. Further, without additional notice, I understand and agree that service will be discontinued for my failure to comply with all or any part of this Agreement. I also understand and agree that for my service to be resumed; full payment of my bill must be made during the normal office hours of 8:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Curbside Service
You must have your trash set curbside by 5:30 AM on the morning of your scheduled collection day. All trash must be bagged. Only materials generated by you, the resident, will be collected. Materials generated by contractors, such as construction and demolition debris (dry wall, shingles, lumber, bathroom fixtures, etc.) must be disposed of by you or your contractor as these materials will not be acceptable under this collection program. Do not place the following materials curbside: Fluids of any kind, batteries, engine parts, pesticides, herbicides or insecticides, fluorescent bulbs, tires and other hazardous waste. Please contact Benton County Solid Waste District for program information; phone (479) 795-0751, for instructions on how to dispose of these materials.

Dumpster Service
Residents that have a larger volume of trash can opt to have a trash dumpster instead of curbside service. Only materials generated by you, the resident, will be collected. Materials generated by contractors, such as construction and demolition debris (dry wall, shingles, lumber, bathroom fixtures, etc.) must be disposed of by you or your contractor as these materials will not be acceptable under this collection program. Do not place the following materials in the dumpster: Fluids of any kind, batteries, engine parts, pesticides, herbicides or insecticides, fluorescent bulbs, tires and other hazardous waste. Please contact Benton County Solid Waste District for program information, phone (479) 795-0751, for instructions on how to dispose of these materials.

Holiday Schedule
 The following holidays are observed. If your trash day falls on one of the holidays listed below then your trash will be picked up on the following day. If you choose not to put your trash out on trash day, your trash will not be picked up until the following week on your normal day of service. Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Years Day.

Account Information

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Our office will contact you within 2 business hours if received before 2pm to finish setup of your account and collect deposit.

If you do not receive a copy of this form with your signature we did not receive it or your email is incorrect. 

I agree to the provisions set forth on this agreement.