Service
When you apply for water service with Skagit PUD, you are agreeing to comply with our water policies governing service. Under the policies you have both rights and responsibilities. In return, we will do our best to provide you with courteous, prompt and reliable service.
Applying For Service
There is a $25 service charge and a $225 deposit for each new residential account. Deposits may be higher for businesses according to estimated usage for that account. If you are an established customer with a good credit history, no deposit is required. New customers will need to establish credit in one of three ways:
- Deposit — Applied to your account after two years of satisfactory payment history;
- Letter of credit from another utility company stating at least one year of satisfactory payment history; or
- Credit Score — Experian/Fair Isaac Risk Model credit score of 580 or higher.
Discontinuing Service
Closing your water service can be done by phone. Requests received prior to noon can often be fulfilled the same day. We encourage you to call ahead and provide your forwarding address and phone number when discontinuing service. Current account information will ensure prompt delivery of your closing statement.
Occasionally the new customer neglects to apply for the utility if it is already on and available. It is important to close the service in your name so that you will no longer be responsible for the utility. Your water meter will be turned off on the scheduled close date on your order. It is important that you turn off your water heater, fire suppression system, sprinkler systems, ice makers or any connection to water that may affect the workability of any equipment when the water is shut off.
Once your service is closed, you will receive a closing bill within two weeks.