Important information from Farr West City: During this time we'd like to ask the citizens of Farr West to help us all by ensuring all water sumped from basements and window wells is discharged into the storm drain system, the gutters are the best place to discharge to.
Please help slow the flow to the sewer system by minimizing water usage, use drought techniques (even though this doesn't feel like a drought).
Direct surface water towards the gutters. If needed, there are sand bags available on the south side of Farr West City Park. (2000 N 2000 W)
Reach out to your neighbors to see if they need any help.
Let's work together as a community to get through this.
Farr West residents please be advised that the flooding and sewage issues we are experiencing in our city are also being experienced in various areas throughout the county. Here is the latest information and recommendations for those who are experiencing flooding and/or sewage back-up in Farr West City.
1. Please disconnect all sumps that are pumping into the sanitary sewer. Additional pumping into the sanitary sewer is exacerbating the problem. If you have sewage in your home it is now recommended to stop pumping and call a restoration company to have it pumped into a tank and removed from the home.
2. Remember that it is a violation of federal law to knowingly and intentionally pump raw sewage into the storm sewer and carries with it the potential for heavy fines. The Department of Health and Division of Water Quality are now involved in this incident and "will strictly" enforce and apply fines up to $10,000 to anyone caught pumping raw sewage into the storm sewer.
3. Farr West City, Plain City, and The Central Weber Sewer District are working collaboratively to get this resolved. The Sewer District is currently laying 3/4 of a mile of additional pipe, above grade, and is bringing in an additional pump to relieve the sewage that is backing up at the lift station. The storm and resulting run-off have affected the entire county. Sewer and flooding problems are being experienced county-wide.
4. This most recent storm, melt-off, and sump-pumps have exceeded the sewers normal operating capacity by more than 6 times. If raw sewage entered your home, you may file a claim with the Central Weber Sewer District. You are also strongly encouraged to contact your homeowner’s insurance and a restoration company of your choosing immediately, if you haven't already.
5. If you are in need of sandbags, bags and sand are available in the empty lot to the south of the park on 2000 West near the City shops. You will have to fill your own.
6. Please share this message with others.
Farr West Elementary: The 5th grade will be selling candy bars to provide every 5th grader with the opportunity to go skiing in March. 5th grade will be selling candy bars before school for $1 starting February 9th and continuing through February 23rd, if you are interested.
Just a reminder that we will not have school on Friday, February 17th and Monday, February 20th in observance of the President's Day holiday. Enjoy your four day weekend!
17 | Comp Day-No School
20 | Pres Day-No School
March
8 | Community Council 3:30
15 | Spring Pics
17 | End of 3rd Term
April
3 | Spring Break No School
4 | Spring Break No School
5 | Spring Break No School
6 | Spring Break No School
7 | Spring Break No School
