Jesse Stewart

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Salt Lake City's flat apartment sewer fee leaves some renters paying $64 a month

Said the flat multifamily rate is meant to cover service costs and give property owners predictable bills

Salt Lake City charges apartment buildings a flat sewer fee of $48.94 per unit, replacing a charge that rose and fell with water use. Public Utilities made the switch in July 2026.

Updated Oct 28

Sugar House Park pond refills after summer drought drain

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As of September 2026: Overseeing reservoir releases during low-flow conditions

Sugar House Park's pond sat drained for two months this summer. Parleys Creek dropped to record-low flows, so Salt Lake County opened the outlet gate and let the creek run through the basin naturally instead of letting stagnant water fester. In September, water returned.

Updated Sep 14