Water Maintenance FAQs
Where and when do the Board of Directors Meet?
The Board of directors meet once a month.
The meeting begins at 7:30am at the Bolivar Community Center, 60 Panama St, Bolivar, WV 25425.
Also we will be holding an evening meeting later this year.
How do I calculate my sewer bill?
There is a $18.72 service charge + $16.52 for every 1000 gallons of water used.
Who do I call when I have a question about my sewer bill?
Harpers Ferrys Water Works (304) 535-2206
Who do I call when I have a sewer Problem?
Call (304) 535-2390 or one of the emergency numbers listed on our Contact page.
Winterizing Water Pipes
Don’t forget to winterize your pipes, those prone to freezing like next to basement windows or by a drafty area, should be insulated. Also remember to disconnect your garden hose from your hose bib to keep from bursting pipes.
Running Toilet = Higher Water Bill
A continuously running toilet will run up your sewer bill. Just a dripping toilet over the course of a month can add up to a very large sewer bill.
Helpful Tips for Wastewater Customers
- DO NOT dump fats, oils, or grease down your drain or into the toilet. These typically solidify as they cool and may clog the service lateral or main lines. Oils and greases from cooking should be collected in a metal container, cooled, and allowed to solidify then dumped into the trash.
- DO NOT dispose of hazardous or flammable liquids into the sanitary sewage system. This is both dangerous and illegal.
- DO NOT dispose of feminine hygiene products, paper products (Except Toilet Paper), cigarette butts, or disposable diapers into the sanitary sewage system. These things should be wrapped and placed in your garbage.
- DO pour water or a mixture of water and vinegar into drains which are not regularly used (ie floor drains, spare bathroom drains, etc). This will fill the drain trap which prevents sewage gas leakage into the home.
- DO exercise caution when planting shrubs and trees in your yard. Preventing these from growing near your sewer lateral will prevent roots from infiltrating into your drainage system which causes clogs and leakage.