What is an ESA?

ESA stands for Extended Service Agreement. Years ago, the District’s permanent water main system was not nearly as widespread through the District as it is today. As a convenience to certain property owners, the District allowed them to enter into Extended Service Agreements with the District, whereby they would be allowed to connect to a permanent water main some distance from their property-sometimes hundreds and in some cases, thousands of feet.

The Extended Service Agreement is recorded against the title of the property, and runs with the property. Extended Service Agreements provide temporary water service until permanent service is available. When permanent service becomes available, the District terminates ESAs.

Show All Answers

1. What is an ESA?
2. Why does the District refuse to allow new ESAs?
3. I have had a spaghetti service ever since I moved into my house. Why do I need to convert to “permanent service” when I am already satisfied with my water service?
4. Will this new permanent water main affect my property value or increase my taxes?
5. Why do I need to pay for the new service?
6. How much is the fee for the new permanent service?
7. Is this project a Utility Local Improvement District (ULID)?
8. Is this an "assessment"?
9. What happens if I do not wish to pay this charge?
10. Will the District allow me to drill a well?
11. When do I need to pay for the permanent service?
12. Do I need to pay this amount in a lump sum?
13. Why does the developer need to install the permanent water main? Can’t he or she install spaghetti lines too?
14. Where will the water mains be installed?
15. What is the water main constructed of, and how big is it? Can the developer construct a smaller water main?
16. Will I have better water pressure after this project is completed?
17. Why does the District require a fire hydrant on this project? How many hydrants are required? Doesn’t this add to the cost of the project?
18. What happens if the developer tears up the road, driveway or landscaping during construction?