Northstar Community Services District

Water

Water System Quality & Technology 

Northstar Community Services District (NCSD) formed in 1991 with the intention of providing the community of Northstar with a full range of public services, including the collection, treatment, and distribution of water within the Districts’ jurisdictional boundary. At the time of formation, NCSD maintained and operated a single water system referred to as the Northstar Water System (NWS). In 2015, the District boundaries expanded with the adoption of the water infrastructure within Lahontan, Martis Camp, and Schaffer's Mill. Thus, creating a second water system, the Martis Valley Water System (MVWS). The Truckee-Tahoe area has experienced considerable growth and change over the last 50 years. Simultaneously, Water System Technology continues to improve. With the oversight and guidance of a progressive Board of Directors, our customers and NCSD Staff have embraced the continued improvement of District Water System Technology. With their guidance, the District promotes the growth and preservation of the Northstar and Martis Valley water systems, with new facilities and projects planned that will surpass both the quality and capacity of technology available today.

Both water systems operate through maintaining the District Water Ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 61000 et. Seq., by adhering to the rules and laws set by Health and Safety Code of the State of California.

The Northstar Community Services District Water Ordinance:

» provides the public with an accessible document that stipulates the requirements and guidelines that apply to all water system facility construction and maintenance within District boundaries.

» gives a detailed description of water regulations, connection requirements, construction requirements, easements, points of service, meter information, and other critical information for property owners and contractors.

» establishes charges for water services and provides a method for the collection of those charges.

Water Ordinance Overview

2.01        Dwelling Unit Equivalent Transfers

2.02        Dedication of Water System Facilities
2.03        Disasters and Related Fees / Charge Suspensions
2.04        Authority to Receive District Services
2.05        Extensions and/or Alterations to Water System Facilities
2.06        Dedication, Specifications and Fees, Buy Back Agreements
2.07        Initiation of Water System Facility Construction

3.  General Provisions and Regulations 

3.01        Validity of the District Code
3.02        District Personnel Duties
3.03        Water System Installation
3.04        Multiple Units on Same Premises
3.05        Joint Service Line Connections
3.06        Easement Abandonment
3.07        District Records and Maps
3.08        Liability for Damage to District Water System Facilities
3.09        Location of Points of Service Inconsistent with District Record Maps
3.10        Non-existing Service Connections and/or Points of Service Shown on Record Maps
3.11        Time Limits

A-5. District Standard Specification

A-5.1      Scope
A-5.2      Design Standards
A-5.3      Criteria for Improvement Plans
A-5.4      As-Built Drawings/Electronic Data
A-5.5      Construction Administration
A-5.6      Legal Relations and Responsibility
A-5.7      Guarantee and Delivery of Title

4. Water Permit, Residential
***Requirements for residential service water line installation can be found HERE. 
For further information contact the NCSD Customer Service Team at (530) 562-0747.

4.01        Notice of Intent to Issue Building Permit
4.02        Water Permit
4.03        Excessive Projected Water Use

5. Water Permits, Commercial

5.01        Notice of Intent to Issue Building Permit
5.02        Plan Check Review
5.03        Transfer of Title of a Partially Completed Project
5.04        Excessive Projected Water Use
5.05        Large Land Developments
5.06        When Water Permit is Not Required

6. Fees and Charges

6.01        Deposits and Refunds
6.02        Residential Plan Checking and Inspection Fees
6.03        Commercial Project Application Fees
6.04        Connection Fees
6.05        Assessments (Blank)
6.06        Billing of User Fees
6.07        Annexation Fees and Charges
6.08        Fees for Preparing and/or Reviewing Special Documents
6.09        Penalties on Unpaid Connection Fees
6.10        Delinquent Account Penalty Fee
6.11        Returned Check Fee
6.12        Billing Basis for User Fees
6.13        Initial Billing for User Fees
6.14        Billing Adjustments
6.15        Billing Adjustments by Fixture Rating
6.16        Collection Remedies
6.17        Unreported Connections or Use
6.18        Collection of Delinquent Assessment District Bonds (Blank)


A-1 Plan Check, Inspection Charges and Special Fees

A-2 Northstar Community Services District Water Fee Structure

A-3 Plumbing Fixture Unit Equivalents

A-4 Multiple Use Formula Table


7.01        Connection Policy
7.02        Responsibility for Service Line Installation
7.03        Size and Type of Service Lines
7.04        Trench Requirements
7.05        Minimum/Maximum Pipeline Cover Requirements
7.06        Backfilling Building and Service Lines
7.07        Pressure Supply- Damages
7.08        Commercial-Residential Pressure/Supply Pump System
7.09        Delay in Water System Facility Testing
7.10        Temporary Hook-Up to Water System
7.11        Temporary Supply from Fire Hydrant
7.12        Abandoned Water System Facilities
7.13        Emergency Notification
7.14        Reserves for Emergency
7.15        Water Rationing
7.16        Unauthorized Use

A-6.1      Piping and Plumbing
A-6.2      Valves and Appurtenances
A-6.3      Water Meters
A-6.4      Installation and Testing
A-6.5      Earthwork-Trenching
A-6.6      Fire Hydrants
A-6.7      Pavement Restoration
A-6.8      Clean Up
A-6.9      Environmental Considerations
A-6.10    Structural Concrete
A-6.11    Pump Station Structures
A-6.12    Pump Station Electrical Work

8.01        Purpose
8.02        Definitions
8.03        Responsibility
8.04        Protection Requirements
8.05        Backflow Prevention Devices
8.06        Administration Procedures
8.07        Water Service Discontinuance
8.08        List of Approved Backflow Prevention Device Testers

9. Inspection

9.01        Pre-Inspection Requirements
9.02        Request for Inspection of Water System Facilities
9.03        Conditions Required at Time of Inspection
9.04        Correction of Defective Work
9.05        Facilities Not to be Used Prior to District Approval

10. Maintenance/Testing of Water Facilities

10.01        Maintenance and Testing of Private Water System Facilities
10.02        Conditions Requiring Testing of Existing Water System Facilities
10.03        Connection Procedures for New Water System Facilities
10.04        Testing Procedures for New or Existing Water System Facilities
10.05        Time Limits for Completion of Testing Procedures
10.06        Flushing and Sterilization of Water Lines
10.07        Sterilization of System

11. Prohibited Uses of Water System

11.01        Water Permit Required
11.02        General
11.03        Removal of or Damage to Water System
11.04        Unauthorized Opening or Trespass upon District Water System Facilities

12. Enforcement

12.01        Violations
12.02        Authority of District
12.03        Public Nuisance
12.04        Public Nuisance, Abatement
12.05        Discontinuance of Service
12.06        Notice of Hearing Prior to Discontinuance for Service for Non-Payment
12.07        Notice of Hearing Prior to Discontinuance other than a Discontinuance of Service for Non-Payment
12.08        Discontinuance of Service on Weekends, Holidays or After Hours
12.09        Amortization of Delinquent Bill for Service
12.10        Authority to Settle Controversies Relating to Discontinuance and to Permit Amortization of Delinquent Bills
12.11        Notice Required Prior to Discontinuance of Service for Failure to Comply with Amortization Agreement
12.12        Enforcement of Provisions
12.13        Means of Enforcement Only
12.14        Cumulative Remedies
12.15        Appeals Procedure
12.16        Re-Connection to the District’s Water System
12.17        District Code Authority

REFERENCE LINKS

NCSD Water Ordinance
Annual Water Quality Reports
Water Collection, Treatment, & Distribution Systems
Northstar Water System Lead and Copper Rule Statement
Martis Valley Water System Lead and Copper Rule Statement