Recently the City announced an increase of $12 per month for customers on the low-pressure sewer system. The decision was not made easily or lightly by the City Council. The rate increase is due to several factors. The City is responsible for repairing and replacing these systems. The established rate has not increased from original installation in 2013. Grinder pumps have an average life span of 8-10 years and over the last 7 years cost of materials and cost of labor continued to increase. Repairing a pump averages $500 and the cost of a new pump is $2005. The City operates and maintains the lagoons with the cost being shared by customers on the low-pressure system and on hold and haul. The rate increase is intended to allow the City to have monies to cover these expenses instead of risking additional cost if money is borrowed. The City Council has taken this step to ensure Linn Valley Residents and Property Owners continue to have sewer service today and into the future.
