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Flooding

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1. Who should I contact if I see flooding?

Contact Centerville City Public Works first - 801-292-8232 . For after-hours call Non-Emergency Dispatch - 801-298-6000

Click Here to report a concern online.

2. Where is flooding likely to occur?: Possible flooding is more likely if your home, residence, or business is located within a FEMA regulated 100-yr floodplain (1% Annual Chance Flood) special flood hazard area (SFHA). We don't know if spring flooding will occur and if it does, how bad it will be. It's all about how slowly or quickly the snowpack melts. But the snowpack will eventually melt, and all the creeks, streams, and rivers will rise.

3. How do I know if my home is susceptible to flooding?: Use the Centerville Floodplain Map provided on this page or visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center to see if your property falls within the regulated 100-yr floodplain (1% Annual Chance Flood) special flood hazard area (SFHA).

4. Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?: Flood damage from external sources of water (water entering from outside the home), is not typically covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. Flooding can occur from storms; over-saturated ground; rising ground water; overflowing or surging of natural water bodies such as rivers, creeks, streams, ponds, lakes; or even runoff from your own back yard. You can purchase a separate flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program.

5. Why are residents being asked to clear debris from drains?: If you see small debris (small branches, sticks, leaves, grass clippings, etc.) blocking or clogging roadside storm drain inlets, please help by using a rake and removing and disposing of the debris. This is a quick and easy way to reduce the chances of small nuisance flooding. County and City resources are spread thin and do not have the staff to respond immediately for every storm drain inlet that is blocked and needs to be cleared.

6. I live on a stream. Do I really need to keep my stream banks clear of all debris?: Yes! Branches, grass clippings, leaf piles, firewood, lumber, trash, etc. can all cause serious problems downstream if they get swept away when stream levels rise during storms or spring runoff. Clear debris before stream levels rise, and you can help prevent flooding, severe bank erosion, and property damage.

7. Who do I call if I see a blockage or large debris build up?: If large debris are in a river, creek, stream, or canal, contact Davis County Public Works. If debris are within local roadways or intersections, contact Centerville City Public Works Department.

8. Can Centerville City come to my house to help stack sandbags or assess my needs?: No, our staffing resources are spread thin and we do not have the staffing available to send out to assess or assist on a case-by-case basis. Residents are encouraged to work with their neighbors, family members, church groups, or youth groups if they are available to assist.

9. Where can I get sandbags?: Check this list for local sandbag locations or contact your municipality directly. Centerville City provides free sandbags at the Centerville Public Works yard, 655 N 1250 W
Centerville, UT 84014. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Call 801-292-8232. Bring a shovel to fill your own sandbags. Residents and businesses can get up to 10 sandbags free of charge.

10. How much should a sandbag be filled?: Fill sandbags a little over ½ full, to leave space to tie bag shut. Sand is preferable if readily available however local soil can be used. How to use sandbags [VIDEO]

11. How long do sandbags last?: Polypropylene sandbags can last approximately 8 months to a year when exposed to direct UV sunlight, and almost indefinitely if protected from UV exposure. Burlap sandbags will eventually rot if they are not covered or protected from the elements.

12. How should I dispose of my sandbags?: Residents are responsible for proper disposal. Used or old sandbags should be disposed of in dumpsters, or in bins provided specifically for cleanup (if provided by your local officials). Do not dump sandbags in rivers, creeks, streams, canals, ditches, roadway gutters, or storm drain inlets.

13. Will Centerville City pick up sandbags I no longer need?: No. Once you get sandbags they are your property, and your responsibility to dispose of properly.

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Recycling - Glass

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1. Can I recycle glass?

Yes, glass recycling has a monthly curbside collection service for an additional fee.

Momentum Recycling provides Centerville residents the opportunity to subscribe to a monthly curbside collection of their glass. For just $8/month (plus a one-time fee of $25), residents receive their own 35-gallon grey cart specifically for collecting glass recyclables.

All colors of glass bottles and jars are accepted, and there is no need to rinse with water or remove labels. Momentum Recycling provides the monthly collection service, and bills residents directly. This optional service is not included in resident's monthly Centerville City Utility Billing rates.

What makes glass unique among other recyclable commodities (such as aluminum) is that it directly benefits Utah’s economy in that it is collected, processed, and used by local industry. Recycling glass helps create local jobs, extend the life of our landfills, and keeps waste disposal costs down.

Visit Momentum’s website to learn more and sign up for this service.

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Recycling - Metal Cans

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1. When recycling metal cans, do I have to remove the label?: No!

2. Do I have to rinse the cans?: If you flip your can upside down, shake it and nothing comes out, you’re good to go! As long as the can is empty and dry it is okay to be tossed in.

3. What about aluminum foil, trays, and pie pans?: These are also recyclable, but they must be squeaky clean. The issue we have ran into is people tossing their dirty ones in, which means they will be landfilled. We have stopped saying we accept them for this reason. Usually when I get this question and I can tell they are diligent with their recycling, I will give them the explanation and give them the okay to toss them in, again as long as they’re clean.

4. What about aerosol spray cans?: We are in the process of removing aerosol spray cans from our guide as well, because they aren’t being emptied and there are some issues with hazardous waste. When people ask about this, I say that food spray cans (like oil sprays, whipped cream, etc.) can go in as long as they are completely empty. No cleaners, pesticides/insecticides or spray paint cans.

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Water Conservation

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1. What days do I water if I'm on Weber Basin Water?

Metered Customers

Metered customers can water any day of the week, as long as they stay within the weekly allotment according to the customer portal.

Usage over weekly allocation will result in a violation.

Unmetered Customers

No more than ONE watering per week. A watering equals 20 minutes for overhead sprays, and 40 minutes for rotors, per zone.

One day a week hand watering of established trees and shrubs.

Watering days for unmetered customers are determined by house number.

House # Ends In	Assigned Day
0 or 2	Monday
1 or 3	Tuesday
4 or 6	Wednesday
5 or 7	Thursday
8 or 9	Friday

2. What days do I water if I'm on Duel Creek Irrigation?

SHAREHOLDERS MUST REDUCE WATER USE AND FOLLOW THE 2022 WATER USE RESTRICTIONS. Two days a week watering of any location. Each watering may not exceed 20 minutes for pop‐up sprays, 40 minutes for rotors and 60 minutes for drip irrigation. If you have multiple coverage you must divide the time limitation amongst the overlapping zones.

More information on Duel Creek Irrigation can be found here.