Sewers, Stormdrains & Wastewater Treatment

SBP Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Sewer Public Benefit Program?
• Who is eligible for the program and how much is the incentive?
• How is the program funded?
• How does one get more information?

What is the Sewer Public Benefit Program?

The Sewer Public Benefit (SPB) program is an incentive program for businesses and residents of the City of Riverside. This program discounts sewer service charges and is being offered as an incentive to reduce the intensity and/or volume of wastewater discharge into the sewer system. The reduction of undesirable substances and volume from the City’s wastewater stream will benefit all customers, decreasing treatment costs for the City and its residents and impacts the wastewater collection system.

Limitations apply. Interested parties are reminded to thoroughly review the program eligibility requirements and confer with program administrator prior to submitting an application.

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Who is eligible for the program and how much is the incentive?

The Sewer Public Benefit (SPB) program is an incentive program for businesses within the City of Riverside. The program discounts sewer service charges and is offered as an incentive to reduce the intensity and volume of wastewater discharge into the sewer system. Please refer to Table 1 for incentive amounts.

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How is the program funded?

Funding for the program comes from an allocation of the Sewer Services Charge for each customer category. On a monthly basis $0.05 per residential account would be allocated, as well as $0.05 per hundred cubic feet (CCF) of industrial flows as approved by council on September 23, 2008.

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How does one get more information?

For more information please call the Edward Filadelfia, Program Administrator at (951) 351-6080.

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