FACTS   WATER TAPS   Two water taps will be available for sale in January 2007.  The cost is $15,000 for existing homes and $20,000 for vacant land.  Water Taps are issued based on hardship.  Please spread the word to friends & neighbors in need of water service. Applications can be picked up at the IHWD office: 4491 Parmalee Gulch.     BUDGET MEETING   The November 16th IHWD Board Meeting, will be an opportunity for you to come and voice your concerns regarding the 2007 Budget.  The meeting will be held at the Indian Hills Fire Station, beginning at 7:00 PM.     METER READINGS   As always accurate meter readings are very important in running our water system. Please take the time to report your actual reading. It’s best to read your meter the same time each month. Readings can be submitted with your name and physical address, along with your reading, 24/7 at the following:   Phone- 303-697-8810 (leave message) Fax-     303-697-3977 Email-  ihwater@netscape.com Mail-    P O Box 710 Indian Hills

NOVEMBER 2006     AUDIT   The Certified Public Accounting firm of Sotiros & Sotiros, LLC. has completed the audit of the Indian Hills Water District for the year 2005 . The audit has been filed with to the State Auditors office by the deadline.     WINTERIZING TIPS   Winter is approaching, and the cold weather can damage your pipes and cause water loss.  Consider the following before it is too late:   Insulate pipes exposed to the cold, or located on an outside wall, to protect them from freezing Open the doors of your sink cabinets to allow for warm air to reach the pipes. Wrap “problem area” pipes with electric heat tape to prevent freezing.  Make sure that the heat tape is in good condition in order to prevent shorts and fires. Please call either Randy or Ken at the Water District if you have concerns you would like to discuss.