City of Riverton

Riverton Yard Waste Program Ends December 2, 2011

Riverton, WY

11-22-11

The City of Riverton would like to announce that the seasonal Yard waste collection will end Friday, December 2, 2011. The blue yard waste receptacles will be collected on a weekly basis FREE OF CHARGE.

Yard waste ONLYshould be placed in the yard waste containers to include loose leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, and limbs cut to 3 feet in length. Dirt, rocks, plastic and other garbage are NOT permitted in yard waste receptacles.

For information regarding your yard waste pickup day or if you would like to request a FREE yard waste container, please call 856-3687. You are also welcome to take yard waste to the Yard Waste Facility located at the end of East Park by the Baling/Transfer Station. Hours of operation are currently 8 AM to 5 PM every day, including Sunday.

2010 Annual Water Quality Report

Riverton, WY

2010 Annual Water Quality Report

Is my water safe?

We are pleased to present this year`s Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year`s water quality. We are committed to
providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

Our water source consists of both surface and ground water. Our surface water is diverted from the Wind River via the LeClair irrigation canal and is treated at the City of Riverton Water
Treatment Plant. Our ground water is drawn from 13 wells tapping the Wind River aquifer.

Source water assessment and its availability:

Our source water assessment is available at the City Hall (816 N Federal Blvd) and the Water Treatment Plant (1015 N Hill St).

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that
water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency`s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the
ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity:
microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants,
such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming;
pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems;
and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes
regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in
bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

How can I get involved?

If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM located at the City Hall, 816 N Federal
Bld.

Water Conservation Tips:

Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference – try one today and soon it will become second nature.

• Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50
gallons for a bath.
• Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.
• Use a water-efficient showerhead. They`re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Water plants only when necessary.
• Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or
replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation.
• Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month`s water bill!
• Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.
Cross Connection Control Survey

The purpose of this survey is to determine whether a cross-connection may exist at your home or business. A cross connection is an unprotected or improper connection to a public water
distribution system that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. We are responsible for enforcing cross-connection control regulations and insuring that no contaminants
can, under any flow conditions, enter the distribution system. If you have any of the devices listed below please contact us so that we can discuss the issue, and if needed, survey your connection and assist you in isolating it if that is necessary.

• Boiler/ Radiant heater (water heaters not included)
• Underground lawn sprinkler system
• Pool or hot tub (whirlpool tubs not included)
• Additional source(s) of water on the property
• Decorative pond
• Watering trough

Source Water Protection Tips:

Protection of drinking water is everyone`s responsibility. You can help protect your community`s drinking water source in several ways:

• Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides – they contain
hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.
• Pick up after your pets.
• If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to a public water system.
• Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center.
• Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization in your community and volunteer to help. If there are no active groups, consider starting one. Use EPA`s Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your community, or visit the
Watershed Information Network`s How to Start a Watershed Team.
• Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier. Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people “Dump No Waste - Drains to
River” or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and distribute a flyer for households to remind residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.

Additional Information for Lead:

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components
associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Riverton is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing
components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking
or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water Quality Data Table

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be
extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of
contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions below the table.

Typical Source:

Disinfectants & Disinfectant By-Products
(There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants)
Haloacetic Acids
(HAA5) (ppb)
NA 60 5.95 ND 11.9 2010 No
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
TTHMs [Total
Trihalomethanes]
(ppb)
NA 80 14.1 2.57 25.7 2010 No
By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Total Organic
Carbon (% Removal)
NA TT 48 NA 2010 No
Naturally present in the
environment
Inorganic Contaminants
Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.1 NA 2010 No
Erosion of natural deposits;
Water additive which
promotes strong teeth;
Discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
Sodium (optional)
(ppm)
MPL 9.3 NA 2010 No
Erosion of natural deposits;
Leaching
Microbiological Contaminants
Turbidity (NTU)
100% of the samples were below the TT
value of 0.3.
2010 No Soil runoff

A value less than 95% constitutes a TT violation. The highest single measurement was 0.17. Any measurement in excess of 1 is a violation unless otherwise approved by the state.

Typical Source:
Inorganic Contaminants
Copper -action level
at consumer taps
(ppm)
1.3 1.3 0.19 2008 0 No
Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; Erosion
of natural deposits
Lead -action level at
consumer taps (ppb)
0 15 4 2008 0 No
Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; Erosion
of natural deposits

Unit Descriptions
Term Definition
ppm ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
ppb ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
NTU
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units. Turbidity is a measure of the
cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of
the effectiveness of our filtration system.
NA NA: not applicable
ND ND: Not detected
NR NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

Important Drinking Water Definitions
Term Definition
MCLG
MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
MCL
MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant
that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as
feasible using the best available treatment technology.
TT
TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level
of a contaminant in drinking water.
AL
AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must
follow.
Variances and Exemptions
Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL
or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
MRDLG
MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a
drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of
disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
MRDL
MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a
disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that
addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.
MNR MNR: Monitored Not Regulated
MPL MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level

For more information please contact:
Contact Name:
Millie Hoffmann
Address:
816 N Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY 82501
Phone:
(307) 857-6891
E-Mail:
mhoffman@rivertonwy.gov
Website:
riverton.wyoming.com

Proposed Ordinances

Updated 7-6-2010

The City of Riverton will post proposed ordinances, by title only, prior to first readings at Council meetings, and the enrolled ordinances, by title only, after passing on third reading. This is being done to keep the public aware of ordinances brought before the Council in the calendar year since the link to the City`s Municipal Codes is usually updated once a year.

To receive a full copy of the proposed or enrolled ordinances, please call (307) 856-9127.

For copies of the full text of these and any other ordinances, please contact City Hall.

Mulch & Compost Price LIst

Riverton, WY

The Mulch and Compost Prices for 2010 are:

#1 Chips - Pallets $12.00

#2 Chips - Limbs ETC. $10.00

Mulch - Grass Leaves ETC. $10.00

Compost - Grass, Leaves, Manure (Watered) $12.00

Manure & Straw $20.00

Public Works: 714 West Monroe Ave., 307-856-3687; Email: publicwork@rivertonwy.gov

Class A BioSolids from the Riverton Waste Water Treatment facility is $10.00/cubic yard, weighing about 1,644 lbs. per cu.yd.
Contact the WWTP at 856-6712 Monday through Sunday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

ATTENTION UTILITY CUSTOMERS You may PAY ONLINE or use your credit or debit card to pay your utility bill!!!!

Utility Billing Dept., City Hall, Riverton, WY

In our continued efforts to provide "excellence in service", the City of Riverton Utility Billing Dept. is now accepting payments online or using your debit or credit card.

To do online payments, click on the link in the left-hand margin called "Pay My Bill" and enter required information to set up your account.

Your Web ID number, needed to set up your account online, is on your bill on the right hand portion.

If you have questions or concerns, please call us at (307) 856-9120.

We still welcome customers paying by cash, check or money order, in person, via mail, or the drop box in the parking lot outside City Hall.

Thank you.

2-11-10

Sewer Lateral Protection Program

Riverton, WY

Notice to residential water and sewer system customers in the City of Riverton:

The Mayor and Council of Riverton passed Ordinance 05-009 on September 6, 2005 to create the Sewer Lateral Protection Plan and passed Resolution No. 1116 on June 7, 2007 to REVISE the rules for the program.

This program is available for City residential water/sewer system customers at the cost of $3.10 per month, with a $25 initialization fee, and will provide help from the City with disinfection and cleanup in the event the sewer backs up at the residences in the program. Once signed up for the program, customers are obligated to continue in it as long as they own or live in that residence.

It does not provide insurance for or replacement of personal property. If the sewer lateral line has failed, it will provide payment for replacement of the lateral from the house to the main sewer line in the street.

For more information about the program and its benefits and requirements, please click on the Fees & Forms link on the left hand side of this page where you will find links to the REVISED Sewer Lateral Protection Program (SLPP) rules (as set by Resolution 1116) and the sign-up form (Sewer Lateral Protection Plan form).

You will need Acrobat Reader to access and print the form and rules. The download for Acrobat Reader is free. There is a link on the City website.

Or you may come to City Hall and check at the Utility Billing window where forms and copies of the SLPP Resolution are also available or call (307) 856-2227 for more information.

THE SEWER LATERAL PROTECTION PLAN (SLPP) IS AVAILABLE NOW TO CITY RESIDENTIAL WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS.

PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LOW COST PROGRAM WHICH WILL ASSIST WITH THE HIGH COST OF CLEANING UP SEWER BACKUPS AND LATERAL REPLACEMENTS.

Call Before You Dig

Please call One Call of Wyoming before you do any digging. They call the individual utility companies to come locate the various lines. Their phone number is 1-800-849-2476.