Water Service
Our Goal |
To provide clean, safe, and affordable drinking water to the citizens of Kerman. |
| Water Service |
The Public Works department is responsible for the City wells, distribution lines, water meters, and back-flow prevention systems. We strive to operate a quality water service by providing safe drinking water and excellent customer service at reasonable prices. The City of Kerman has 5 water wells and two (2) 750,000 gallon water storage tanks that supply the city with water. In 2005 The City of Kerman pumped 1.1 billion gallons of water from the water wells. As the town grows we will be pumping even more water each year. The water distribution system is run by a computer program called SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition). This allows the water operators to control and monitor the wells and booster pumps by computer. This also allows the operators the ability to monitor and operate the wells and booster pumps during their off duty hours, by use of a laptop computer. |
| Water Billing and Customer Service |
Water Costs Water $24.00 Metered customers are charged $24.00 for each 20,000 gallon unit (minimum monthly charge of $24.00). Additional units of less than 20,000 gallons will be prorated. Water service billing and customer service is handled through our Finance Department. Contact Lydia Madruga at (559) 846-9372 for questions pertaining your water bill or service. On-Line Utility payments are now available. Click HERE to pay your water bill on-line. |
| Watering Schedule |
The City of Kerman observes a year-round water conservation schedule: Watering is prohibited from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M and from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 P.M. every day. |
| Water Meters |
Not all homes in the City of Kerman have water meters at this time. Due to a new state law, the City of Kerman will be required to meter all homes and businesses in the near future. The city has been looking at radio read type water meters, and has been working with different companies to determine which system will be the best for our use. If you have any questions about the usage or installation of meters, contact the City of Kerman Water Department @ 559-846-6159. |
On-Call Service – We’re there if you need us. |
The City of Kerman has an on call person 24 hours a day for any type of water, sewer or storm drain emergency. If you have an emergency that requires a city employee during normal business hours you can call the Public Works office at 846-9343, or City Hall at 846-9384. For an emergency after hours, you can call the Fresno County Sheriffs’ Dept at 846-8800. The Sheriffs’ Dept. will contact the on-call employee and give them your name, address, and what type of emergency you have. |
| Contact |
Doug Hearld |