A community’s ability to drive economic vitality is only as strong as its infrastructure. Without capacity, redundancy, high uptime rates and cost competitiveness, a community is limited in serving its chief asset – the businesses.

That’s why in Archuleta County you’ll find our utility companies working together through the Joint Utilities Commission to ensure that our community has the best infrastructure possible.

Please click on one of the links below to find the information you need to gain an understanding of the infrastructure in Archuleta County.

Telecommunications
Water/Wastewater
Water Storage
Electric
Gas


Telecommunications
CenturyTel is the local provider for telephone and Internet High Speed DSL service.

CenturyTel
175 N. 4th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO
http://www.centurytel.com

Other companies are also available for high speed internet service. Please go to our Community Services section to view the list of available providers.

Water/Wastewater
Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) is a quasi-municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Colorado and encompasses approximately 78 square miles, including the Town of Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas.  The District provides water service within its boundaries and wastewater service primarily to the areas west of Pagosa Springs.  Presently, the District’s raw water supply is approximately 2,881 acre feet with a treated water demand in 2006 of 1,819 acre feet.  Enlargement of Stevens Reservoir is anticipated which will provide an additional 1,200 acre feet of storage.  Water treatment capacity is 6.2 million gallons per day.  Sewer treatment capacity is 4 million gallons per day, with current capacity of approximately 65%.     

Connection Fees

• Water -  5/8” meter           $970
• Wastewater – 4” pipe        $355

Capital Investment Fee

• Residential:
• Water:                      $1.25 per square foot of living space
• Wastewater:             $1.55 per square foot of living space
• Commercial:

• Water:                       $2,500 per Equivalent Unit
• Wastewater:              $3,100 per Equivalent Unit

Water Resource Fee
Residential / Commercial:             $7,000 per Equivalent Unit
   
Water Rate                                                                                

• Monthly Service Charge per Equivalent Unit   $  9.00
• Volume Charge per E.U. per 1,000 gallons:

                        0 - 8,000 gallons usage                           $  2.70
                        8,001- 20,000 gallons usage                   $  5.15
                        20,001 + gallons usage                           $  6.10
Wastewater Rate

• Monthly Service Charge Per Equivalent Unit:    $ 20.00

**Rates are subject to change.  The District office should be contacted for further information.

PAWSD District Office
100 Lyn Avenue
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-731-2691
Contact: Chris Velarde
http://www.pawsd.org

Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) provides sewer service for certain properties east of Piedra Road.  The District has a 0.48 Mgd capacity and we are nearing full capacity.  They are in the planning phases for a new mechanical treatment plant that when completed will have 1.0 Mgd capacity, with expansion up to 4.0 Mgd.  They plan to break ground in January of 2008 and be complete by years-end.  The District is managed by the Town and the Town Council acts as the governing board.

PSSGID Sewer Tap Fees (Plant Investment Fees): $3,750

pssd@centurytel.net
(970) 264-4151 ext. 230
Cell: (970) 946-1541
After Hours Emergency: (970) 946-1541
Contact: Phil Starks

Water Storage
The San Juan Water Conservancy District’s mission is to conserve, maximize and utilize the water resources of the San Juan River and its tributaries, and that property within the District will be benefited by this purpose. Another primary function of the SJWCD is to address future water supply needs within the District. The highest priority of the SJWCD is to provide water for the health and welfare of its constituents. Visit their website at http://sjwcd.org.

Electric
La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA) is a rural electric cooperative that provides the electric service to Archuleta County and other surrounding areas.

La Plata Electric Association, Inc
603 S. 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-247-5786
http://www.lpea.coop

Gas
Natural Gas and propane are provided throughout Archuleta County, depending on the area. To see a listing of the local propane providers, please see our Community Services section. Natural Gas where available is provided by Kinder Morgan.

Kinder Morgan
http://www.kindermorgan.com
800-563-0012