The data on this page is provided as a courtesy to interested persons and prospective buyers of property in Big Pole Estates. Utility rates and internet speeds are illustrative and you should confirm any rates independent from this website.
Heber Power & Light provides electric power to the subdivision. The power cost is close to an average rate of $0.086 per kWh as of November 2017.
Dominion Energy provides natural gas to the subdivision. The main distribution line was installed and paid for by the property owners in 2010. Most of the existing homes are connected to the natural gas line. For the lots without a home on it, it is unlikely that the connection to the main line is installed. The gas connection to the natural gas distribution pipe in the road to the meter location on the home is the responsibility of the owner. Contact Dominion Energy for more information.
Culinary water is provided to residents by Twin Creeks Special Service District. The current rate in 2018 is $65.57 for the basic allowance of 12,000 gallons per month. Water use beyond 12,000 gallons in a month is approximately $15.60 per 1000 gallons. All outside watering for plants and gardens uses culinary water. Due to high water requirements during the summer months, drip irrigation is highly desirable. Lawns require a lot of water so you should consider xeriscaping and use gravel or some other material in lieu of grass.
Rise Broadband is the service provider for over-the-air internet access. Rise Broadband provides excellent speeds within the subdivision up to about 15 Mbps depending on your plan. Rise Broadband leases land for its local internet tower from the Big Pole Estates HOA has dedicated equipment for Big Pole Estates residences.
Utah Broadband is also a provider of over-the-air internet access in the surrounding area with speeds up to 18 Mbps. Its availability in the subdivision must be determined by calling the company.
Landline telephone service is provided by Century Link to the subdivision. Century Link also provides DSL internet service but it is limited to quite slow speeds (~ 3 Mbps download).
Cellular telephone service is provided by most of the region’s suppliers. The website developer has used both AT&T and Verizon. Depending on where one is within the subdivision, over the air cellular service varies from poor to non-existent. However, a satisfactory solution is to bring the cell signal over the Internet to a small device in the home which serves as a small “cell tower.” This can provide “5 bars” of signal strength to your cell phone. AT&T’s device is called a Microcell. Verizon’s device is called a network extender. Other cellular companies have them as well.
Television service is provided via satellite by DirecTV and Dish TV. There is no cable TV available in the subdivision. With a suitable internet service, streaming service may be sufficient for some users. Contact your internet supplier for more information.
Trash pickup is provided by Wasatch County for $16 per month (2018).
Snow removal is provided by Wasatch County on Pole Drive and is paid for through the property taxes. The service is superb and there is rarely any measurable snow on the road. In severe storms, the road may be cleared multiple times per day.
Snow removal on your driveway is the owner’s responsibility. Some local contractors offer snow removal services. Most residents clear their own space.
Secondary or irrigation water is not available in BPE.
Sewer service is the responsibility of each property owner. Each Owner must install his/her own septic system meeting Wasatch County Environmental Health Department requirements. Septic systems consist of two parts – the septic tank and the drain field. A few of the undeveloped lots do not have suitable land for a drain field within the main lot. However, for those lots, land is platted distant from the lot for a drain field. These lots are identified on the plat with a lot number followed by an “A.” For example, lots 21A, 22A, 23A, etc. These drainfield lots are approximately 1/3rd of an acre. Additionally, should any future property owner have a problem with finding a suitable location for a drainfield within their lot, the HOA will approve of a drain field being located in the common area adjacent to his/her property. Contact the HOA for more information on specific requirements.
Note that the Wasatch County Environmental health department will require a perk test at the selected location of your drain field. Thus, this step should be completed very early in your planning process to save money if the chosen location for the drainfield is not acceptable.