Liberty Pipeline Company

During this year of low precipitation, LPC is asking all water customers to be mindful of their water usage and to conserve when possible. Currently, all of Utah is under some type of drought designation, with the Southeast at the highest designation. Utah hasn't experienced much, if any rainfall through the spring and summer months. During April we received about 40%, May - 50%, June - 10%, and July about 25% statewide. Temperatures have averaged about 4.5 degrees above the 30 year average through this period also. Please do not water during the day, and minimize the use of outdoor watering.

Please ensure that water meters are clear from debris and/or landscaping so they can be accessible and read accurately each month.  Fire Hydrants must also be cleared from weeds and snow. It is each member's responsibility to ensure Water Meters and Fire Hydrants are cleared.

A new Increment Water Conservation Rate Structure will be effective June 1, 2018.  The new rate structure has been added to the "Shareholders Documents."   Based on Utah Code, effective 5/10/2016, 73-10-32.5 Culinary water pricing structure is required.  A retail water provider shall; Establish a culinary water rate structure that Incorporates increasing block units of water used; and provides for an increase in the rate charged for additional block units of water used as usage increases from one block unit to the next; Provide in customer billing notices, or in a notice that is distributed to customers at least annual, block unit rates and the customer’s billing cycle; and Include individual customer water usage in customer billing notices. Enacted by Chapter 282, 2016 General Session

Shareholders who attended the Annual Shareholder Meeting held on April 12, 2018 were notified of costly repairs that are required on the Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV's) located throughout the Liberty Pipeline system.  In total, there are nine PRVs, six are in need of repair or replacement.  The Durfee Creek Rehabilitation Project has depleted the Company's available funds allocated for repairs.  In order to complete repairs and avoid a rate increase, a $125.00 assessment will be included with the April invoice that will be mailed out on May 3rd.  If you have questions, or concerns, you can contact the Board members through this website.

The 2018 LPC votes have been finalized by the Voting Inspectors.  The results are as follows: Mitch Holmes has been re-elected and will continue to serve as the President of Liberty Pipeline Company. Jami Hadlock has been re-elected and will continue to as serve as Treasurer. Telford Meyers has been elected to serve as an officer of the company. The current Board members also include Dave Mills, who is serving as Vice President and Matt Bailey, who was elected by Board majority to fill the position left vacant by Pen Hollist resigning on March 7, 2018.

On August 24, 2017 Michael Rhodes announced his retirement from the LPC Board.  LPC appreciates his 20+ years of dedication and service to provide high quality water service while ensuring fiscal responsibility, ethical conduct, and environmental stewardship.  LPC welcomes our new member of the Board, Dave Mills.  He joins our company with 40 years of experience in Civil and Environmental Engineering.  His credentials also include Certification for Drinking Water System Operator, completion of Water Plant Operator Course, has taught the American Water Works Association (AWWA) course for several years, in addition to designing and overseeing the construction of several small drinking water plants. Current members of the Board now include:  Mitch Holmes, Pen Hollist, John Gally, Jami Hadlock, and Dave Mills.

The LPC Board majority approved the $510,000.00 bid to restore the Durfee Creek Well and add a filtration system.  Please refer to meeting notes for additional information. Note: The Durfee Creek Well rehabilitation and filtration system has been completed and is currently in use.  The final cost to complete this project is $609,000.00.