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The Public Works Department's responsibilities include various types of maintenance on city streets, such as asphalt repair, snow removal, street sweeping, and gutter cleaning. In addition, they are responsible for the maintenance of the water main line, water service line, and sewer main line. They also read, install, and maintain all water meters. The care of the cemetery and the parks is also included in their responsibilities.
The goal of the department is to give to the residents of Ephraim City the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost.Water Analysis Reports
GARBAGE FEES
First Garbage Can $ 0.00
Each Additional Garbage Can (one time rental fee) $ 75.00
Monthly Pickup Fee for One Garbage Can $ 11.30
Monthly Pickup Fee for Each Additional Garbage Can $ 5.00
SEWER FEES (Effective 6/14/17)
Sewer Connection Fees
Cost Per Connection Actual Cost
Sewer Inspection Fees $ 25.00
Sewer Rates
Monthly Minimum Base Rate
First 10,000 Gallons of Culinary Water $ 33.00
Each additional 1,000 Gallons $ 2.00*
*Based on the average from October through March of the preceding year.
Sewer Camera
First Hour Minimum Rate $ 100.00
Each Additional Hour $ 50.00
Other Sewer Charges
Sewer Cleanout Lid (Required by State Code) Actual Cost
WATER FEES
Water Connection fees
Temporary Water Use Fee – Residential $ 50.00
Temporary Water Use Fee – Commercial $ 100.00
Single Family Connection (1”) Actual Cost
All Other Meters/Sizes Actual Cost
Water Inspection fees $ 25.00
Water Usage
Rate Schedule (Effective July 1, 2021)
Within City Limits:
Minimum for first 7,000 gallons $ 30.00
7,001 – 30,000 gallons $ 1.87 / 1,000 gallons
30,001 – 60,000 gallons $ 2.14 / 1,000 gallons
60,001 – 90,000 gallons $ 2.41 / 1,000 gallons
90,001 gallons and over $ 2.67 / 1,000 gallons
Outside City Limits:
Base Rate $ 45.00 / 0-7,000 gal
Overage Rates:
7,001 – 30,000 gallons $ 2.82 / 1000 gallons
30,001 – 60,000 gallons $ 3.21 / 1,000 gallons
60,001 – 90,000 gallons $ 3.62 / 1,000 gallons
90,001 gallons and over $ 4.01 / 1,000 gallons
Non-connected Daily Bulk Purchases*
Truck Load- Fee for all non-metered bulk water to be paid in advance
Inside City Limits Up to 2,000 gal $ 50.00/load
Outside City Limits Up to 2,000 gal $ 100.00/load
Bulk water taken by the truck load is not potable drinking water
*Subject to availability
Metered
Meter Connection Fee $ 35.00
All metered bulk water will be charged at the outside city water rate (See above)
Refundable Deposit (Refund Subject to Equipment being Returned Intact) $1,000.00
Additional Water Meter $ 300.00
City Water Purchased by Well Owners $ 0.10 / gallon
*Subject to availability
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Jeff Jensen
Public Works Director
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Public Works Department
Physical Address
780 South Main St.
Ephraim, UT 84627
Phone: : 435-283-4237
Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
After hours contact information: 435-851-3984 This phone is only active after 5:00 PM Mon-Fri and on the weekend.