APRIL 2022
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Attorney .................................. 801-264-2640 Business Licensing .................. 801-270-2432 Cemetery ................................ 801-264-2637 City Council ............................. 801-264-2603 Finance Department ............... 801-264-2513 FIRE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2781 Non-Emergency Calls ......... 801-840-4000 General Information................ 801-264-2525 Senior Recreation Center ......... 801-264-2635 Human Resources.................... 801-264-2656 Library .................................... 801-264-2580 Mayor’s Office.......................... 801-264-2600 Municipal Court....................... 801-284-4280 Museum .................................. 801-264-2589 Murray Park Outdoor Pool ....... 801-266-9321 Murray Parkway Golf Course.... 801-262-4653 PARKS AND RECREATION Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2614 Rain-out Information ......... 801-264-2525 Park Center (indoor pool) ........ 801-284-4200 Passports................................. 801-264-2660 POLICE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2673 Animal Control/SL County .. 385-468-7387 Code Enforcement .............. 801-264-2673 Non-Emergency Calls ......... 801-840-4000 POWER DEPARTMENT Administrative Office .......... 801-264-2730 After Hours Emergency....... 801-264-9669 PUBLIC SERVICES Administrative Office .......... 801-270-2440 Building Inspection ............ 801-270-2431 Green Waste Trailers ........... 801-270-2440 Planning and Zoning .......... 801-270-2420 Solid Waste......................... 801-270-2440 Water, Sewer, Streets.......... 801-270-2440 Zoning Enforcement ........... 801-270-2426 UTILITIES After Hours Emergency....... 801-264-9669 Billing Questions ................ 801-264-2626
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Mayor’s Message
MAYOR’S OFFICE
MURRAY CITY WATER UPDATE
mayor@murray.utah.gov 801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107
Water. You don’t realize how important it is until you don’t have it. We hope to never face situations where the water is contaminated or there simply isn’t enough water. Murray Public Works is taking steps to make sure clean water keeps flowing to your faucets, showers and toilets. It’s increasingly a challenge as the drought continues to wreak havoc on our reservoirs,
Brett A. Hales -Mayor
lakes and other water storage places. We applaud efforts, by you, to cut back on the amount of water you use on your landscapes and in your homes. Keep up the good work! The following is a report on some of the most recent Public Works water activities:
Murray City Water Update Murray City Water Department got its start back in 1903 when the McGhie Springs property was acquired. That has been one of the most important water sources since. There have been many changes and upgrades to the water system over the years. Currently, 20 full-time employees watch over and maintain the water system which includes 194 miles of water pipe and 10,192 service connections. There are 19 wells and 8 springs and more than 1,400 McGhie Springs city owned fire hydrants that are exTunnel 1920 ercised yearly. Murray Water has five water reservoirs with a total storage capacity of 12 million gallons. The city averages around 40 mainline water breaks a year which is responded to within 30 minutes to determine whether it requires more attention. Murray has on-call personnel 24/7 to respond to all calls from residents or businesses. After hours calls are dispatched through Murray Power Dispatch after hours number (801)264-9669. Normal business hours are 7:00 to 3:30 M–F for Public Works. Customers can call during these hours at (801)270-2440. Murray does not allow a resident to access the meter box where a shutoff valve is located. If you need your water turned off, please call. This service is provided free of charge at any time.
Murray City Water Upcoming Projects Projects scheduled for 2022–2023 are upgrades to failing water pipe in the Walden Meadow and Hollow Springs area. More than 4,200 feet of new water pipes will be installed beginning sometime in April with a project length of three months. In addition to this, Murray City Water crews will replace water pipe on Commerce Drive from 4600 South to 4800 South in mid-March. This summer, our crews will also be installing new water mains on (1) 6240 South, 300 East to 440 East, (2) 370 East, Winchester Street to 6270 South, and (3) 4th Ave and 5th Ave near the
Water crews working on waterline
new City Hall location. These projects will be around 5,000 feet of pipe which is funded by water sales. All residents or business within these project locations will be notified prior to starting.
Murray City Water Conservation Efforts Murray City Water Department is involved in many Water Conservation Programs ranging from rebate programs to partnership with other agencies. Water conservation in Utah is becoming more important every year and water companies must find ways to encourage all water users to find ways to conserve this precious resource. In 2019, Murray City Water completed the Water Conservation Plan which is required by the State and must be reviewed and updated every five years. Murray City Water has been making efforts for water conservation by creating incentives and a Flip Your Strip rebate program that helps Murray Water users. Any Murray resident who is on the Murray Water system can qualify for up to three rebates for installing new water efficient toilets and shower heads. Another rebate program that Murray City Water offers is “Flip your Strip”. This allows a Murray resident on Murray Water to get up to $350.00 to convert your current grass park strip to a more water wise design; certain criteria must be met to qualify. More information on both these programs can be found on the Murray City website under Water Department and Water Conservation. Another option for a sprinkler controller rebate is to go to the Utah Water Savers website. Here,
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