SEWER

SEWER RATE INCREASE

Our city officials and administration strive to keep rates and fees as low as possible for city residents. However, two circumstances have made it necessary to enact a rate increase for the sewer portion of the water utility bill.

First, although Riverdale City operates and maintains our own sewer collection system, the processing of sewage is done at the wastewater treatment plant operated by the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District. The majority of the sewer fee included in your city utility bill is for the operation of the treatment plant which is charged to the city by the District. The treatment plant is currently undergoing a $140 million upgrade and expansion. To finance the project, the District has increased the rates it charges to the city.

Second, the deterioration of some city sewer lines have necessitated their replacement. Lines were recently replaced as part of the Riverdale Road widening project. Other line replacement and repair projects are scheduled for the near future.

The implementation of the sewer rate increase will be effective December 1st and will be shown on the January utility bill. The new rate for residential customers is $15.55, mobile homes $12.65, multifamily $18.95 and commercial is now consumption based. Even with the increase, Riverdale City still has one of the lowest rates when compared with other cities (Ogden's residential rate is $22.41 and Roy's residential rate is $16.25).

To read the letter from the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District click here.

The Riverdale Public Works Department oversees the sewer system of Riverdale City. The treatment of sewerage is through the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District. If you have any questions concerning our sewer system, please contact Lynn Moulding, Public Works Director, at 394-5541 ext. 1219.