Frequently Asked Questions

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Why does the State consider ALPUC a private utility?
Who regulates or controls ALPUC?
Isn't ALPUC a part of ALPOA, the Alpine Lake Property Owners Association?
Who owns ALPUC?
Who sets ALPUC's water and sewer rates?
Why are ALPUC's water and sewer rates so high?
Why couldn't ALPUC get grant money to pay for water or sewer system upgrades?
What's the problem with ALPUC water mains?
What's the problem with ALPUC sewer mains?
Why don't we just replace all the water and sewer mains if they're such a problem?
How often are meters read?
Why do I have to pay for Alpine Lake water or sewer when I'm not at Alpine Lake?
Can I pay my bill ahead?
Why can't ALPUC just deduct my monthly payment from my bank account? ...Or use my credit card to pay my ALPUC Bill?
Why do I have to pay a late fee if I'm only a few days late with my payment?
Can I still have my water turned off at the street?
What can I do to prevent freezing pipes?
Is there a fee for having my water turned on?
Why isn't there a drop box or a slot in the door at ALPUC where I can put my payment?
Where did the funds come from to upgrade ALPUC's water and sewer systems?
What interest rates are we paying on our bonds?
How big is our sewage treatment plant?
Were we ever fined by a regulatory agency? What's the status of that?
Why aren't we hooked to Terra Alta? Wouldn't that have been cheaper?
Were there other alternatives to upgrading our own systems when we did?
Why did ALPUC need an office building?
What kind of water and sewer testing does ALPUC do and how often?