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By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com The unused well has been reengaged to bring clean drinking water to the southwest part of Salt Lake County.
Riverton City Green Well at a reduced rate, saving county taxpayers millions of dollars over the next two decades,” Staggs said. “Riverton City is positioned to save approximately $850,000 this fiscal year alone that would otherwise need to be paid to JVWCD to purchase additional water. Millions of dollars more will be saved over the next 20 years.” l
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801-254-4840 iverton City and Salt Lake County completed the Green Well project in what officials are calling a major step forward in bolstering the city’s sustainable water infrastructure. The well’s state-of-the-art reverse osmosis filtration system will create a sustainable source of water for the area, producing high-quality, purified water. In a statement on the city’s website, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs wrote, “This move will save Riverton taxpayers millions of dollars, while also providing water quality that is equal or greater to that of [the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District]. The re-use of this water well asset is something I approached Salt Lake County on some two years ago, and grateful for their unanimous approval of funding the project back in 2022. It is a win-win for our residents and the county. I am grateful to everyone who has labored to see this project completed.” A ribbon cutting was held at the well, located near Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park (12400 River Vista Drive), where Staggs was joined by Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Congressman Burgess Owens, along with local and county officials to celebrate the well’s completion. Salt Lake County allocated $3 million through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help with the cost of the Green Well, with another $700,000 allocated from the city’s ARPA resources. No taxes or fees were raised, and no debt was incurred by the city. Maintenance of the facility will be conducted by Riverton’s water department. The revitalized well is expected to produce over 1 million gallons of high-quality culinary water daily, potentially supplying up to 30% of Riverton’s peak summer water needs. The project aims to reduce reliance on wholesale water purchases and keep Riverton City Mayor Trent Staggs (third from left) joins Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson (center), water rates low for residents as the city approaches full build-out. Congressman Burgess Owens (second from right) and other officials as they celebrate the opening of the “Taxpayers will benefit greatly from this project. The Riv- Green Well. (Photo courtesy Riverton City) erbend Golf Course will receive water procured from the nearby
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