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| Bahamas Water and Sewerage Corporation |
| 87 Thompson Boulevard. |
| P. O. Box N-3905 |
| Nassau, Bahamas |
| Tel: 242-302-5500 |
| Fax: 242-328-3896 |
| Hotlines: 242-322-3104 and 242-322-4095 |
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| APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY/AND/OR CONNECTION TO SEWERS |
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By this application, I/we the owner(s) or agents(s) of the owner(s) hereby request the Water and Sewerage Corporation,
hereinafter called the Corporation, to supply the following services at the address shown below.
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| THE ADDRESS OF THE PREMISES TO BE CONNECTED IS AS FOLLOWS: |
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| PREMISES WILL BE USED FOR |
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| THE NUMBER OF FIXTURES INSTALLED/TO BE INSTALLED AT THESE PREMISES IS AS FOLLOWS:- |
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I/we agree to pay all lawful charges in respect of installation of the necessary service connection(s)including such road
charges as are assesed by the Corporation. I/we further agree to pay the appropriate security deposit and such
additional deposits as may be required at a later date. I/we hereby request you to provide me/us with a............size meter. |
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I/we agree to conform in full to all Regulations in force governing water supply and house sanitation, and to
any regulations made hereafter by the Water and Sewerage Corporation. To this end, I/we agree to employ a
Licensed Plumber and submit a certificate from him to the effect that the rules regulations governing house
sanitation have been complied with before permission to connect to the street sewer is granted. I/we further
agree, in the event the water pipework fittings, equipment, appliances and the like on the property are not fully
in accordance with the above mentioned Regulations, to have all necessary repairs, replacements, modifications
and alterations carried out by a Licensed Plumber.
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I/we enclose herewith a diagram showing the plumber's recommended location of water meter and/or sanitary
drainage line to the street sewer for consideration and approval by the Corporation.
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In relation to 2 above, I/we agree to maintain such pipework, fittings, equipment, appliances and the like in good and fully
satisfactory order and condition and in full compliance with all Regulations in force.
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I/we undertake to pay the Corporation for all water registered by such meter and subsequent meter(s) as may be
connected to the supply line and/or such minimum charges as may be fixed for supply and/or such charges that
may be assigned. |
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I/WE FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE CORPORATION IS NOT AND WILL NOT BE IN ANY
WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DEFECT, WASTE, MISUSE OR POLLUTION OF WATER AFTER IT HAS
PASSED THROUGH THE METER AND I/WE FURTHER AGREE TO ACCEPT FULL LIABILITY FOR ALL
QUANTITIES OF WATER REGISTERED BY THE METER REGARDLESS OF TENANCY OF PREMISES.
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I/we hereby affirm that all information provided is, to the best of our knowledge, both true and correct and authorize you to contact
the reference (s) cited above for further information to support this application.
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THE CORPORATION DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM TENANTS. RECEIPTS ARE EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT. A SERVICE
ORDER FOR INSTALLATION OF SERVICE WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
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Applications are to be submitted by the owner(s) or by their agent. The latter should attach a notarized power of attorney or written authorization in their
favour from the owner (s).
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An application must be FULLY COMPLETED BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE CORPORATION and supported by proper documents to verify ownership
as Follows:
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A COPY OF TITLE DEED (LAND PAPERS/CONVEYANCE) OR |
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LETTER FROM THE BANKIINSURANCE COMPANY INDICATING THAT MORTGAGE IS HELD AGAINST PROPERTY OR |
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IF NEITHER OF THESE DOCUMENTS IS AVAILABLE,AN AFFIDAVIT FROM AJUSTICE OF THE PEACE IS ACCEPTABLE |
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| In case of joint ownership, and owners e.g. husband and wife or their authorized agent must sign. |
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In case of Limited Company, the application must be signed by two or more directors of the Company accompanied by a copy of the resolution authorizing
these directors to sign on behalf of the company. An article of association and certificate of good standing must also be attached.
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| In the case of a church, not for profit or similar association, at least two trustees must sign. |
| Allow five working days for the application to be processed and for Customer Services staff to notify you of the applicable charges. |
| Allow an additional fifteen working days from receipt of payment for your connection (s) to be made. |
| Cash, certified cheque or credit card payments accepted. PrsonaI cheques accepted from customers with existing accounts in good credit standing. |
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