Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)                                  Updated 01/2012

 

Do you provide sewer or electric power?

No, Big Park Water Company (BPWC) only provides water service to the majority of residents in the Village Of Oak Creek.

            The sewer company is Big Park Improvement District: 928-443-9484.

            Electric service is provided by APS: 928-634-2246

            Gas service is provided by Unisource: 928-634-5555

 

Have you received my payment?

To find out if Big Park Water Co. has received your payment you can call 928-284-2298 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays, email us at: info@bigparkwater.com or by using our Contact Us page.

 

How do I establish water service for my residence or business?

We have documentation that needs to be completed. Please allow at least two business days. There are four ways to establish service:

1.    Come into the office at 45 Castle Rock Rd., Ste. 4, Sedona, (Google map) Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

2.    Call Big Park Water Company at 928-284-2298 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and we will fax you the documents.

3.    Click on Service Agreement to download a PDF version that can be printed and filled in by hand. Send the completed Service Agreement to Big Park Water via US Mail or FAX. 

4.    Download the Service Agreement, fill it in on-line and submit it electronically to Big Park Water.  To submit the Service Agreement on-line, you must sign it electronically by checking the appropriate check box on the form and by providing your personal/unique Email address on the signature line.  Please note a copy of your driver’s license must be received by Big Park Water prior to the establishment of service. The new service deposit can be paid by calling the Big Park Water office with a valid credit card number.

Please Note: If you have problems sending the Service Agreement using the “Send Service Agreement” button on the form, please use the “Save Service Agreement” button on the form instead to save the service agreement to your hard drive (maybe your Desktop).  After saving the service agreement to your hard drive, open your Email service, create a new Email addressed to service@bigparkwater.com, attach the saved service agreement and send.  Please call Big Park Water Company at 928 284-2298 if you have any problems with emailing the service agreement.

 

What are the requirements to establish water service?

Customers are required to provide the following information when applying for water service:

1.    All customers must sign the BPWC Service Agreement which can be downloaded, filled in on-line, and sent to Big Park Water by US Mail, Fax or Email.  See “How do I establish water service for my residence or business?” above.

2.    All customers must provide a copy of his/her Driver’s License.  In the case of an on-line application, please copy or scan your driver’s license and US mail, FAX or Email that copy to Big Park Water Co. prior to your in service date.

3.    Customers are required to pay a Deposit as follows:

a.    Residential customers renting a house or apartment are required to pay a $65.00 deposit (subject to change).

b.    Homeowners may be subject to a deposit.

c.    Commercial customers are required to pay a deposit ranging from $100 to $300 depending on the nature of their business. The deposit schedule for commercial customers is available by calling the office.

4.   Pay a $20.00 plus tax establishment fee each time a new account is set up.

 

How do I discontinue water service for my residence or business?

There are four ways to discontinue service:

1.    Come into the office at 45 Castle Rock Rd., Ste. 4, Sedona, (Google map) Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

2.    Call Big Park Water Company at 928-284-2298 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and we will fax you the documents.

3.    You can use the same Service Agreement used for establishing service to indicate you wish your service be discontinued. Click on Service Agreement to download a PDF version that can be printed and filled in by hand. Send the completed Service Agreement to Big Park Water via US Mail or FAX. 

4.    Download the Service Agreement, fill it in on-line and submit it electronically to Big Park Water.  To submit the Service Agreement on-line, you must sign it electronically by checking the appropriate check box on the form and by providing your personal/unique Email address on the signature line.  Use the “Off” field to indicate you wish your service turned off and the “Date Service to Begin/End” field to specify the last date of your service.

Please Note: If you have problems sending the Service Agreement using the “Send Service Agreement” button on the form, please use the “Save Service Agreement” button on the form instead to save the service agreement to your hard drive (maybe your Desktop).  After saving the service agreement to your hard drive, open your Email service, create a new Email addressed to service@bigparkwater.com, attach the saved service agreement and send.  Please call Big Park Water Company at 928 284-2298 if you have any problems with emailing the service agreement.

 

Will my deposit be refunded to me?

Your deposit will be refunded to you as a credit on your water bill after one year, if you have paid your bills on time (defined as no late payments or penalties during one year), along with 6% interest.

 

How can I change my mailing address for billing purposes?

You may call 928-284-2298, fax 928 284-1974, email us at: info@bigparkwater.com or use our Contact Us page to provided us with the changes. Please let us know the name on the account, the account number, old address and new address. Please also provide us with a new phone number.

 

How can I pay my bill?

There are five ways you can pay your bill:

1.    Credit Card Automatic Payment – Authorizes us to charge your credit card monthly. You can click here to download an Agreement for Credit Card Automatic Payments form which, when completed and signed, can be mailed or hand deliver to our office.

2.    Direct Payments (Auto Pay) – Authorizes us to bill you through a monthly automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. You can click here to download an Authorization Agreement for Direct Payments form which, when completed and signed, can be mailed or hand deliver to our office. Please note: this agreement must be accompanied by a cancelled check.

3.    Bring your cash or check payment into our office, 45 Castle Rock Road Suite 4, Sedona, 86351. Please bring the entire bill with you so we may properly credit it to the correct account.

4.    Mailing your payment – Enclose the detachable right hand portion of your bill along with a check or money order and mail it to: 45 Castle Rock Rd., Ste. 4, Sedona, AZ 86351 or P.O. Box 20459, Sedona, AZ 86341.

5.    Use our secure On-Line Make Payment page to transfer to Pay Pal where you can use any credit card or your Pay Pal account.

 

Is there a charge for paying a bill by Credit Card Automatic Payment or Direct Bank Payments?

There is no fee charged by Big Park Water Company for paying your bill by either of these methods.

 

My water bill seems too high, what could be the reason?

The two most common reasons are:

1.    The landscape irrigation system, due to a change in the duration and frequency of your watering or a problem with the system. Problems might be leaking valves, broken sprinkler heads, or broken pipes.

2.    A leaky toilet.

3.    Please be aware that our personnel are NOT permitted to enter customer private property to repair leaks, check your water softener, or fix other water-related problems.  You must call a plumber to correct such items.

 

I had a high bill because of a water leak. Can I get an adjustment on my bill?

Unfortunately, Big Park Water Company cannot be responsible for the maintenance or operation of water pipes on private property. Therefore, the customer will be responsible for the bill.  If you are unable to pay the entire bill by the due date, please call our office, 928-284-2298, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to make payment arrangements.

 

I am experiencing low water pressure. What is the cause?

The most common cause is a malfunctioning pressure regulator. The pressure regulator may need to be replaced. The pressure regulator is most likely located 18" behind the meter box on the customer's property.

 

Why do I have to pay $52.00 a month for a one inch meter?

We are following the rules imposed by the Sedona Fire Department which state that homes which have fire sprinkler systems must install a one inch meter. The minimum monthly cost of a one inch meter is $52.00 as per the BPWC tariff as approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

 

Do we have sufficient water supplies?

Yes. In March 2009, The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) granted both Big and Little Park's applications for designation of having "Adequate Water Supplies." Basically, this means that both companies have sufficient water supplies to last 100 years based on our companies' pumping capacity, infrastructure, hydrologic data and forecast demand in the Village of Oak Creek (Big Park.)