Fusion Utility Company provide for its customers a rate document for background information. We file revisions of the tariffs with the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC). The information shown here is believed by us to be an accurate representation, but it does not take the place of the official and effective tariffs on file with the MPSC. Customers should contact the MPSC if they have a reason to question whether a particular tariff is current.

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Customer Service
1.	How do I reach customer service?
2.	What can I request from customer service?
3.	How do I get faster service when I have a question?
Billing
4.	How can I pay my bill?
5.	Why do I have to pay a monthly rate whether or not I use any water?
6.	How can I dispute a bill?
7.	Water is free for everyone's taking? Why do you charge me for it?
General Service
8.	Why didn't someone tell me that my water service was going to be interrupted?
9.	If my water service is shut off for non-payment, how long will it take to have it turned back on?
10.	How can the meter reader possibly read my meter when there is dirt on top of the meter?
11.	My water bill seems higher than usual. What can I do?
12.	How do I check for leaks?
13.	What should I do if there is a water leak inside or outside my house?
14.	If I have a leak in my yard, why doesn't the utility company repair it?
15.	Where is my water shut-off valve?
Rates
16.	How are my rates set?

Answers:

1. How can I reach customer service?

By Phone: (662)298-8822) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time)

By Mail: Customer Service Center
P.O.Box 3572| Mississippi State, MS 39762

By E-mail: help@fusionutility.com

2. What can I request from customer service?

Our customer care representatives are trained to assist you with a range of subjects, including account and bill inquiries, service order requests, water and wastewater usage history, or questions about your rates. They are trained to answer questions while you’re on the phone, but depending on the exact nature of your inquiry, a representative may sometimes need to first research your issue before contacting you with an answer.

3. How do I get faster service when I have a question?

We strive to get to your inquiry within a few minutes. A prepared customer is time’s best ally. Simply follow the tips below to help speed up the process.

Tip #1: Be prepared and have the following information ready when calling or e-mailing us:

• Account name
• Account number
• Service address
• Description of the issue.

Tip #2: Avoid calling when everyone else calls. Our customer care center is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Call volume is usually the heaviest on Mondays and our busiest hour is 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. You may experience a shorter hold time or faster service by calling outside these times.

4. How can I pay my bill?

Please visit the Pay Your Bill page for more information.

5. Why do I have to pay a monthly rate, whether or not I use any water?

The monthly rate on your bill is designed to recover a portion of the fixed costs incurred in providing water service to your home or business. These include the cost of maintaining the supply, treatment, distribution and service facilities, e.g. vehicles, fuel, and equipment. These are costs that we incur whether you use any water or not. The monthly rate does not vary with consumption, but rather is related to the size and flow capacity of your meter, unlike the gallonage charge which relates to your water usage.

6. How can I dispute a bill?

If you question the amount of your bill, you should ask for an explanation in person or by telephone. A customer service representative will review your situation and take necessary action. A reasonable payment based on a previous 12-month average usage will be required while the disputed amount is being researched.

7. Water is free for everyone's taking. Why do you charge me for it?

It’s true that water falls from the sky, melts from the mountains, and runs down streams and rivers. At first glance it appears that it can be captured by anyone with a bucket. However, it isn’t this easy and before you can enjoy a drink from your tap, a lot of work has to happen. In order to provide and maintain a reliable water supply that meets state and federal water quality standards, many expenses are unavoidable. Some of these include drilling or maintaining wells, operating industrial pumps to deliver consistent pressure, installing or maintaining pipes to transport it, reservoirs to store it, and plants to treat it. Residential and industrial wastewater, too, has to be treated and de-contaminated before it can be released back into the environment.

8. Why didn't someone tell me that my water service was going to be interrupted?

We make every effort to avoid inconveniencing our customers with unscheduled water shutoffs, but sometimes these circumstances are out of our control. Most water outages are the result of water main breaks that we cannot predict. It is impossible for us to give advanced notice of these interruptions. On rare occasions when we must interrupt your water service to improve or maintain the system, we notify you in person or by a door notice of the hours planned for the interruption.

9. If my water service is shut off for non-payment, how long will it take to have it turned back on?

Under normal circumstances, water service is restored within 36 hours after you pay your balance and all required fees.

10. How can the meter reader possibly read my meter when there is dirt on top of the meter?

Our meters are located in meter boxes that are placed in the ground. As a result, rainwater, dirt, leaves or other debris can easily accumulate inside. Our meter readers are used to this and it is not a hindrance for them. To get a correct reading of your meter, they simply brush away the dirt and wipe the dial clean to see the numbers.

11. My water bill seems higher than usual. What can I do?

First, go check your meter. Your reading should be a bit higher than what’s shown on your bill, because you’ve been using water since we’ve issued your bill. Second, review your monthly statements to compare your usage to the same time last year. Look at differences in usage, not just the total monthly amounts.

A number of things can cause a higher monthly bill. Increases can be caused by the following:

• adding an additional guest or resident
• irrigation or outdoor watering
• seasonal changes, such as summer heat
• new appliance
• added bathroom
• spending more time at home

If none of these apply, check for leaks (see below). To help lower your overall usage, read our water conservation tips.

12. How do I check for leaks?

If you suspect a water leak, your water meter is an ideal checking device. To test for leaks, turn off all the faucets and other water outlets and keep watch on the scale on your meter. If the hand continues to move, you have a leak.

Regardless of the rate of water loss, search for the cause. It could be as simple as a steady drip from a faucet that needs a new washer. Know that toilet leaks are by far the biggest cause of higher-than-normal water bills.

13. What should I do if there is a water leak inside or outside my house?

In case of an emergency, such as a burst pipe, quickly close your houseline shut-off valve to prevent costly flood damage. The houseline shut-off valve controls all of the water coming into your house. Everyone in your home should know where the valve is, and know how to turn it off. If you do not have a shut-off valve on your side of the meter, it is your responsibility to have one installed so the water may be shut off in case of an emergency. (Learn how to install a houseline shut-off valve.)

If you have an emergency and do not have a houseline water shut-off valve installed, call customer care at () 24 hours a day-7 days a week and select the repair/emergency option for assistance.

If the source of the leak seems to be coming from a Utility facility or line, which can include everything up to the outlet connection of the water meter, please contact customer care at () 24 hours a day-7 days a week and select the repair/emergency option.

Learn more about how to handle a water emergency.

14. If I have a water leak in my yard, why doesn't the utility company repair it?

Our utility owns everything up to the outlet connection of the water meter. This includes the portion of pipe that runs from the water main to the water meter. As the home owner, you own the onsite plumbing, which includes everything after the outlet connection of the water meter, including the pipe from the water meter to your house and a shut-off valve. Any line, valve, box, device, or leak that occurs past the meter is the property owner’s responsibility and you must pay for the water regardless of the presence of a leak.

15. Where is my water shut-off valve?

Your main water shutoff valve controls all of the water coming into your house. Everyone in your home should know where the valve is and how to turn it off. In case of an emergency, such as a burst pipe, shutting off the water quickly could prevent costly damage from flooding.

If you've ever had to turn off the water in the whole house just to change a washer, you understand how a shut off valve can make everybody's life easier, especially if you had to go to the plumbing store halfway through the job. If you live in an older home or your builder didn't install a main shut-off valve, you are required to have one installed according to the local plumbing code.

16. How are my rates set?

Rates are based on our operating costs and investments made to the water and/or wastewater systems. These costs of doing business are applied to the Mississippi legal rate-making formulas. The rates are then set by the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reflect what the Commission believes are reasonable and fair rates to provide a high quality of water and/or wastewater service while allowing us a fair return on investment.

For details on your current rates, please visit the Rates page.

Buena Vista Lakes 2014 Water Quality Report  (PDF 152K)

Buena Vista Lakes 2013 Water Quality Report (PDF 165 K)

Buena Vista Lakes 2012 Water Quality Report (PDF 2 MB)

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Because delivering clean water is our business, Fusion Utility Company adhere to stringent water quality testing and monitoring requirements to ensure that every drop of the water delivered to your home or business meets state and federal health and safety standards. We back our commitment of maintaining high water quality standards by dedicating the necessary human and technological resources to quality assurance programs.

 

The Mississippi State Department of Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate water quality at Fusion Utility Company, and we make every effort to comply with all water quality standards established by these agencies.

As required by these agencies, we publish the results of our water testing program in our annual water quality report on the chemical and physical characteristics of water delivered to your tap.

How It Works

• A team of state-certified water quality professionals collects thousands of water samples a year from water supply sources that serve your home or business.
• All samples are analyzed by state-certified laboratories to ensure that all quality and safety standards are met.
• These laboratories report the water test samples to the MPSC. 
• An analysis of these water test results is reported in the Annual Water Quality Report.
• Customers must be notified by Fusion Utility Company if water test samples exceed the maximum contaminant level for constituents that pose a public health risk.
  

 

 

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