The San Tan Well Co-Op

What The San Tan Well Co-Op's governing documents say

The San Tan Well Co-Op is a water-sharing cooperative in Queen Creek, Arizona, where property owners collectively own and operate a shared well system. Each single-family residence owns one equal share with equal voting rights; shareholders pay monthly fees based on water consumption and share responsibility for system maintenance and major repairs.

• Membership & share ownership: One share per single-family residence; shares pass with the land when property is sold but cannot be sold or transferred separately. You may surrender your share by written notice if your water is provided by a municipality or private well on your own property.
• Voting & governance: One vote per share; simple majority decides all matters. A caretaker (selected by rotation among shareholders) oversees operations and fee collection. Annual meeting held each January; special meetings held as needed.
• Water fees & billing: $3 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed, due by the first of each month (certified funds only). If payment is 60+ days overdue, the co-op pursues small claims court action; water service will be discontinued until all amounts are paid plus a $100 reconnection fee.
• Your meter & service line responsibility: You must install and maintain a water meter on your property and report monthly meter readings to the caretaker. You pay for prompt repair of any leaks in your service line or plumbing, and for any damage caused by residents or guests. The co-op handles repairs to main lines within established easements.
• System maintenance & cost-sharing: Maintenance, replacement, or improvement projects exceeding $500 require majority shareholder approval. If major repairs exceed the co-op's account balance, the additional cost is divided equally among all shareholders.
• Water use restrictions: Water is for domestic use by shareholders only—no non-shareholder usage. All shareholders must conserve water to ensure adequate supply for everyone. Any new or expanded water uses require a shareholder vote. Sewage disposal systems cannot be located within 100 feet of the wells.
• Well testing & maintenance: The co-op conducts annual well testing. Outside authorities (regulatory agencies) may test the well at any time; the requesting party bears testing costs.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.