Riverton Insider Newsletter - August 2026

RIVERTON

City Government

BY RIVERTON MAYOR TISH BUROKER

It’s All About Water

Key Takeaways

• If every resident saved just 2 gallons a day that would save nearly 100,000 gallons daily

• Small household conservation efforts create significant community-wide savings.

• Enter our two water saving contests and be entered to win a $50 gift card. 4 winners weekly

Discussions about water and water use can easily become controversial. This is exemplified by a discussion I had recently with my son. For him, the cost of culinary water is not going to impact his usage. For me, I worry about overconsumption of this important and finite resource. For him, with two small children, reducing the amount of water he uses inside the home is much more challenging than for my husband and me. Water has become an emotional and political issue instead of simply a practical matter. My attempt here is to demystify and simplify Riverton’s water situation in practical and financial terms.

Riverton utilizes two types of water: secondary and culinary. Culinary water is the water you use inside your home for eating, bathing, washing clothes, etc. Secondary water is the

water most of us use outside our homes.

Approximately 90% of Riverton’s culinary water is purchased from a wholesaler, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Riverton City pays a monthly bill to Jordan Valley for the acre-feet of water we use each month. The bill varies depending on how much water we, as an entire city, use. This is similar to your water bill. Increased usage results in increased costs.

If the amount of culinary water used exceeds our contracted usage by 120%, Riverton City’s cost doubles.

In addition, due to drought conditions, the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District has imposed an additional penalty of 25% if water volume is over 110% of our standard use.

Because of the increased penalties that Riverton City is facing, we are encouraging residents to conserve culinary water. If every resident uses one minute less water in their home each day, we will be able to reach our goal and not receive financial penalties. And we will be doing a small part to conserve. Water is as precious as gold.

If every Riverton resident saved just two gallons of water each day, our community would conserve nearly 100,000 gallons of water daily!

Beginning August 2026 we will no longer include printed newsletters with utility bills.

To reduce costs, align with current communication trends, and improve the efficiency and timing of newsletter distribution, Riverton City will no longer print and include newsletters with utility bills.

The newsletter will continue to be produced and will remain available on the City’s website. Residents can also receive it through email and view it on the City’s social media channels.

Residents who prefer a printed copy may sign up to receive the newsletter by mail at no cost. Printed newsletters will be delivered directly to their mailbox. Visit our website at rivertonutah. gov/newsletter to sign up or scan the QR code.

COUNCIL

August 4, 7 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION

August 13 & 27, 6:30 p.m.

REPORT A PROBLEM Report a problem at rivertonutah.gov/report

Join our water-saving contests and take the Water-Saving Pledge to be entered to win a $50 gift card. Together, we can make a difference! Visit rivertonutah. gov/watersaving for details.q

FOLLOW US ONLINE!

CONTACT US 801-254-0704 @rivertonutahgov

ELECTED OFFICIALS

MAYOR

Tish Buroker tburoker@rivertonutah.gov

Andy Pierucci apierucci@rivertonutah.gov

Troy McDougal tmcdougal@rivertonutah.gov

Alexander Johnson ajohnson@rivertonutah.gov

Shannon Smith ssmith@rivertonutah.gov

Spencer Haymond shaymond@rivertonutah.gov

Scan to see a detailed district map.

Mosquito Control Protects Our Community

Less Standing Water. Fewer Mosquitoes. Better Summers

Key Takeaways

• Eliminate water that stands for over a week to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

• Protect yourself with repellent and avoid peak mosquito activity times.

• Mosquito control is a community effort that protects public health.

As part of my service as a Riverton City Councilmember, I represent our community on the Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District Board. I’ve gained a greater appreciation for the work being done to reduce mosquitoes throughout our city.

Summer provides a great time to participate in a variety of outdoor activities. Unwelcome mosquitoes, however, can make many outdoor activities less enjoyable. Familiarity with basic mosquito biology and some simple precautions can help reduce the negative impacts of mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes complete the early stages of their life cycle in stagnant water in places ranging from ponds, marshy areas, and irrigated pasturelands to gutters, cavities in trees, and birdbaths. During the summer, nearly any water left standing for at least one week can provide suitable conditions for larval mosquitoes to develop into adults.

Adult female mosquitoes take blood meals to obtain the protein required for egg production. In addition to causing an irritating allergic reaction, mosquito

bites can facilitate disease transmission. West Nile virus is an example of a disease transmitted by mosquitoes in the Salt Lake Valley.

South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District (SSLVMAD) seeks to promote public health and quality of life by reducing the number of larval mosquitoes that develop to the adult stage. District technicians regularly inspect known larval mosquito habitats in the Salt Lake Valley and apply mosquito control measures as needed. Treatments targeting adult mosquitoes are also used when appropriate. You can help control the population of mosquitoes by:

ponds with mosquito control products including mosquito fish, at no charge (this service is available from SSLVMAD).

“Any water left standing for at least one week can provide suitable conditions for larval mosquitoes to develop into adults!”

• Reporting other standing water to the SSLVMAD. Additionally, the following suggestions can help you avoid being bitten by mosquitoes:

• Use mosquito repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency according to instructions on the product label.

• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that covers as much skin as possible when outdoors.

• Eliminating unnecessary standing water from your property.

• Emptying and refreshing desirable standing water at least weekly.

• Treating livestock watering troughs and ornamental

• Avoid outdoor activities during times of peak mosquito activity (between dusk and dawn for several species of mosquitoes, including disease vectors known to occur in Utah).

For additional information about mosquitoes and mosquito control or to submit a service request you can visit sslvmad.utah.gov q

Cryptocurrency Scams in Utah

Key Takeaways

• Never trust guaranteed cryptocurrency investments or risk-free promises.

• Scammers use urgency, fear, and trust to steal cryptocurrency.

• Think twice before sending cryptocurrency—transactions are usually irreversible. If someone asks you to pay with cryptocurrency, treat it the same as handing cash to a stranger.

Cryptocurrency scams are increasing rapidly across the United States, and Utah is no exception. State officials report that a growing share of fraud complaints now involve cryptocurrency, with some victims losing their life savings. Understanding how these scams work is one of the best ways to protect yourself.

Scammers often use similar tactics to gain your trust or create a sense of urgency. Be cautious if you encounter:

• “Guaranteed” or riskfree investments. No legitimate investment can promise high returns without risk.

• Romance scams. Criminals build relationships online before asking victims to send cryptocurrency.

• Impersonation scams. Someone claiming to be with law enforcement, the IRS, or a utility company may demand payment through Bitcoin ATMs or cryptocurrency wallets.

• Fake investment platforms You may see impressive “profits,” but you’re unable to withdraw your money.

• Recovery scams Someone promises to recover lost cryptocurrency—for a fee—but disappears with your money.

Beginning in May 2026, Utah strengthened consumer protections through new cryptocurrency kiosk regulations. The law includes:

• Daily transaction limits for cryptocurrency kiosks.

• Clear, multilingual warnings that crypto transactions are irreversible and commonly used in scams.

• State registration and reporting requirements for kiosk operators.

• Specialized cryptocurrency investigation training for law enforcement.

Utah’s fraud prevention campaign encourages residents to remember the acronym W.I.S.E.R.:

• Watch for red flags.

• Investigate before investing.

• Set boundaries—don’t let anyone pressure you into making immediate payments.

• Examine the fine print.

• Report suspicious activity.

If You Think You’ve Been Scammed Act immediately. Every minute matters when trying to limit losses.

• Stop communicating with the scammer.

• Save all evidence, including wallet addresses, text messages, emails, and receipts.

• Report the incident to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, the Utah Division of Securities, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

If someone asks you to pay with cryptocurrency, treat it the same as handing cash to a stranger. Cryptocurrency transactions are difficult and often impossible to reverse. If the request feels urgent, secretive, or too good to be true, it is almost certainly a scam.

The Riverton Police Department is committed to protecting our community through education and awareness. By staying informed and recognizing the warning signs, you can help protect yourself, your family, and your finances from cryptocurrency scams.q

We are excited to announce the opening of these new local businesses and wish them great success in Riverton.

Last Chance Store 14 12592 S 1300 W

Bonnie & Clydes 13222 S Tree Sparrow Drive, #R-100

Abercrombie & Fitch 13303 Teal Ridge Way, #N-160

Halvo Massage 2332 W 12600 S, #2C, Room 7

Cardiology Riverton 13348 S Market Center, #210

Smoked Out Ink 1 12571 S Pasture Road, #B

Pink Sweets Cafe 1872 W 12600 S

Courage Point Counseling and Wellness 2332 W 12600 S, #2C

Bellamarque Beauty & Lash 12843 S Redwood Road, #B

Sippy 2408 W 12600 S

Riverton’s Water Sources

Riverton residents receive culinary water, often called drinking water, for cooking, bathing, drinking, and other indoor household needs. This water comes from mountain reservoirs and our city’s own Green Well. It is cleaned, treated, and added to our drinking water supply.

Our secondary water, also known as irrigation water, is untreated and used for outdoor landscaping. This water supply comes from Utah Lake and is delivered through four canals that run through our city. The water is filtered but not treated and is pumped through our pressurized irrigation system.

Friday Fun Nights at Riverton City Park - Every

Bring the family to Riverton City Park for a casual night out. Food trucks, and vendors from 5:30 p.m. Entertainment begins around 6 p.m. and the outdoor movie begins at dusk. There are also three playgrounds and a splash pad.

August 7

Zootopia 2

August 14

Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Public Safety Night

The Riverton Police Department and Unified Fire Authority have a great family night with food, games and fun planned at Public Safety Night!

• Monday, August 3, 6-8 p.m., Riverton City Park Visit rivertonutah.gov/psn

August 28

Wicked: For Good

• FREE Snow Cones, Popcorn and Cotton Candy for first 200

• $7 Chick-fil-A Dinner

• Fire Engine & Ambulances

• Firefighter Gear Demo

• Fire Hose Demo

• Life Flight Helicopter

• Police MRAP Display

• Police Vehicle Display

• SWAT Display

• Riverton City Emergency Preparedness Booth

• Police Emergency Response Trailer Display

• Police Motorcycles

This free exhibit honors the founders of our country and what they went through so we can enjoy the freedoms we all have today. Youth pickleball now offers two skill levels: Beginner and Intermediate / Advanced. Visit rivertonutah.gov/ pickleball

• Runs through September 11, 2026 at the Dome, Riverton City Park

• Leagues runs thru September Riverton City Park

Friday in August

August 21 Teen Barn Dance

August 28 Chalk Art Contest

Come join us for a fun night of volleyball under the stars at the Dusk to Dawn Coed Volleyball Tournament, a coed doubles grass tournament!

• August 14 & 15, 2026 Visit rivertonutah.gov/volleyball Bring the family to the Jordan River! Learn about the river, trail, wildlife, city water systems, and more. The first 200 get a free hot dog dinner.

• Monday, September 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park