152 East Ave. A
Jerome, ID 83338
Telephone: (208)324-8189
Fax (208) 324-8204
Drive-up Window open from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lobby open 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
The City of Jerome offers utility services including water, sewer, and garbage collection. To activate service you must apply in person and provide a valid picture ID. A cash deposit is required prior to service activation. After 6 months of good payment history, the deposit is credited to the account balance. Deposits for residential customers are as follows:
Water - $20.00
Sewer - $40.00
Sanitation - $10.00
(Note: The customer must be available to meet the city service technician at the location where service will be activated. In the event that a line break or leak is detected when service is activated, this policy protects the customer against property damage).
(Commercial customers may contact the Jerome Utility Supervisor for more information regarding any of the services referenced below).
Water
The rate for water consumption is $0.90 per 100 cubic feet.
In addition, there is a water base rate. The rate is dependent upon the service location and the meter size. Most residential customers will be charged a base rate of $6.80 for a ¾ inch meter. The funds received for base rates are placed into reserve accounts for capital improvement, payment of debt service and a small contingency for operations. Information regarding base rates can be found on the reverse side of the monthly statement. Contact the Jerome Utility Supervisor for a complete schedule of base rates.
Sewer
The fee for wastewater treatment is based upon water consumption. For residential customers the fee is $2.46 per 100 cubic feet.
During the winter months an average sewer charge is established. This average is used to discount the sewer during the summer months to allow for outside watering.
Sanitation
The City of Jerome contracts garbage collection through Parks & Sons, Inc. (PSI). PSI uses an automated system, which requires the use of a specific container. The fee is $6.15 per month. Additional containers are available at $1.24 each.
If you experience problems or have questions (other than billing) regarding your garbage collection, please contact PSI directly at 733-4441.
Statements are generally mailed on the last working day of the month. Payments are normally due on the 15th day of the month.
The City offers a drive up window located on the north side of the building during business hours for your payment convenience. For after hour payments, a drop box is located below the drive-thru window. In the event of non-payment, your water services will be terminated. The cost of reconnection is $20.00 during business hours (324-8189, extension 2) or $50.00 after hours (324-1911).
Introducing an Easier Way to Pay Your Utility Bill
With Direct Pay you authorize the City of Jerome to initiate a debit to your bank account for payment of your utility account. On the due date, the City will request an electronic transfer of funds through the Automated Clearing House (ACH).
You continue to receive your monthly statement 14 days in advance of the due date showing the payment amount.
To apply, print and complete the ACH authorization form. Mail or deliver it to the City of Jerome, 152 East Ave. A, Jerome, ID 83338. Include a voided blank check.
Customers who have been on service for one year are eligible for level pay. Level pay allows you to make level, or equal payments for 12 months based on one year of service history. Applications for level pay can be filled out at the Water Office.
The City of Jerome is now accepting all major credit cards or debit cards as a form of payment.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The first water mains for the city were installed sometime around 1918 and there is approximately 25 to 30 miles of water mainline within the city’s distribution system. Piping materials vary from steel, galvanized steel, wrapped steel, asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile iron and PVC. There are 13 pressure reducing valves which help to maintain
the pressure on the east side of town. At present there are 2,990 water service meters and approximately 350 fire hydrants.
Water line sizes vary from 3/4 inch to 14 inch lines and water meters vary from 3/4 inch to 6 inch with the majority being 3/4 inch.
The Jerome water system includes 3 storage tanks. One located at the Peters Well east of town, one at A street well and the other located on 10th street at the 10th street well. The 10th street tank has a capacity of 300,000 gallons. The Peters well has a capacity of 1 million gallons. And the A street well has a capacity of 1 million gallons.
WELLS
The City of Jerome has 4 wells , 1 at the A street location with a pumping capacity of 1100 gpm, 2 at the 10th street location #1 has a pumping capacity of 1500 gpm #2 has a pumping capacity of 1400 gpm, and 1 at the Peters well east of town with a pumping capacity of 1700 gpm.
The City has 5 booster pumps which help maintain the water pressure, 1 at the Peters well, 2 at the 10th street well site and 2 at the A street well.
The following is the total gallons per month of water used in 1999.
January 32,925,000
February 32,592,000
March 37,319,000
April 52,074,000
May 77,202,000
June 96,532,000
July 131,670,000
August 126,540,000
September 92,811,000
October 61,554,000
November 49,811,000
December 32,464,000
All wells and pumps in the system are checked and readings recorded daily. They are also maintained on a routine schedule. All meters are read and recorded each month. Service calls and repairs are taken care of as soon as possible. As you can see, it takes a lot of knowledge and planning to service and repair the water system.
This system is tenderly operated, serviced and repaired by your Public Works Department.
Utility Office, (208)324-8189 extension 2
After Hours Reconnection, (208)324-1911
PSI Garbage Collection, (208)733-4441