| Water Department |
Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water
The City of Montpelier distributes an average of 1.4 million gallons of water to Montpelier residents each day.
The Water Department is responsible for the water supply, water quality, distribution system maintenance, and water
treatment.
The City’s Water System consists of four deep wells that can produce up to 7.2 million gallons per day and two storage
tanks with a capacity of 1.6 million gallons. Approximately 20 miles of distribution lines and 130 fire hydrants.
The City of Montpelier distributes an average of 1.4 million gallons of water to Montpelier residents each day.
The Water Department is responsible for the water supply, water quality, distribution system maintenance, and water
treatment.
The City’s Water System consists of four deep wells that can produce up to 7.2 million gallons per day and two storage
tanks with a capacity of 1.6 million gallons. Approximately 20 miles of distribution lines and 130 fire hydrants.
| Tank One 600,000 Gallons |
| Tank Two 1,000,000 Gallons |
Projects
Blocks scheduled for summer of 2011
Woodlawn
We are presently updating and working towards renewing our State Certification.
 | Water Main Replacement |
Woodlawn
| Drinking Water Protection Plan |
| Cross-connection: Cross-connection Incident | |
Water Testing
| The City of Montpelier is in compliance with all our water testing. | |
| All water testing information is available upon request at: 208-847-1103 | |
| or Water Samples Results | |
| We have had a lot of inquiries about the hardness of our water. The last hardness test done was on 08/27/1998, the results were, Hardness= 290.0 = 16.9 | |
| Grains/Gallon |
Kitchen and Laundry:
Bathrooms:
Outside:
Equipment:
- Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool.
- Do not use water to defrost frozen foods, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- If washing dishes by hand, use a dishpan for rinsing dishes.
- Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher.
- Operate the dishwasher only when completely full.
- Add food wastes to your compost pile instead of using the garbage disposal.
- Use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine.
- Wash clothes only when you have a full load.
Bathrooms:
- Never use your toilet as a wastebasket.
- Do not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth.
- Take short showers instead of tub baths. Turn off the water flow while soaping or shampooing.
- Americans use 5,506,540 gallons of water each day for showers.
- If you use a tub, fill the tub only half full.
- Three-fourths of household water is used to flush the toilet and take baths and showers.
- Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it - such as watering plants or a garden.
Outside:
- Sweep driveways, sidewalks, and steps rather than hosing off.
- Wash the car with water from a bucket, or consider using a commercial carwash that recycles water.
- When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
- More than 50% of water applied to lawns is lost to evaporation or run-off due to over watering.
- Do not water during the heat of the day. Water before 10:00 AM and after 6:00 PM.
- During the hottest months (July & August), water your lawn twice a week. Before July and after August, you only need to water your lawn once a week. Also,
do not water your lawn for over an hour at a time. An easy way to determine how long to water your lawn is to get a tuna fish can and mark where ½ inch is
on the can. Set the can on your lawn. When ½ inch of water is in the can that is enough watering. - Avoid purchasing recreational water toys that require a constant stream of water.
- Your lawn should be a least 2 ½ inches high. (shorter takes a lot more water to try and keep green)
Equipment:
- Repair all leaks (especially if you are on a meter). A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons per day. To detect leaks in the toilet, add food coloring to the tank water.
If the colored water appears in the bowl, the toilet is leaking. - Install ultra-low flow toilets, or place a plastic container filled with water or gravel in the tank of your conventional toilet. Be sure it does not interfere with
operation of the toilet’s flush mechanisms. - Install low flow aerators and shower heads.
- Consider purchasing a high efficiency washing machine that can save over 50% in water and energy use
- Install timers on all outside watering taps
| Water Conservation Facts |
| DID YOU KNOW Two thirds of the water used in a home is used in the bathroom. Bottled water can be up to 1000 times more expensive than tap water and it may not be safe. |
State Certified Staff
| Don Toomer (Responsible in Charge Operator) | |
| Eric Hansen (Backup Operator) | |
| John Petersen (Backup Operator) | |
Water Links
| Water Conservation |
| Watering Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 noon & 6:00 pm - 12:00 midnight | |
Your Water Costs
| $28.60/month for approximately 30,000 gallons | |
| or about $0.0009/gallon | |
| The Big Thirst - The Secret Life And Turbulent Future | |
| Of Water |
Bottled Water
Bottled Water Links
| Bottled water costs you about $9.50/gallon |
Bottled Water Links
| Is Your Bottled Water Safe | |
| Bottled Water Facts | |
| Message In A Bottle | |
Average Water Usage Per Person
| National Average - 100gal/day/person | |
| Idaho Average - 300gal/day/person | |
| Average Human Consumption - 2gal/day/person | |
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