You may be asked to pay a deposit when opening an account. However, customers who have established a satisfactory payment record with Benton PUD or another utility, or who have a prior record of prompt payment with the District may be excluded from the deposit requirement. A satisfactory payment record is no more than one late notice in the last 12 month period. If a deposit is required, the deposit may be refunded when you have established a record of prompt payment or when you terminate service with Benton PUD.