How are the Phase II Permits Funded?

In looking at funding alternatives, a modest service charge ranked high because of its dependability and fairness to all.  To implement this charge, RVS has adjusted monthly rates to cover the stormwater quality management portion of Phase II Permit. To manage the Phase II Permit it costs $1 per month for each single family home and $1 per month per 3,000 square feet of impervious surface for all others (multi-family housing, commercial, mobile home parks, schools, etc.).

RVS also collects $1.50 for the cities of Phoenix and Talent.  It is included with the RVS management bill for a total of $2.50. These charges are billed with the RVS sewer bill, so the City of Talent no longer charges a separate stormwater fee on their water bill.  The combined storm and sanitary sewer bill for Phoenix and Talent is $18.40 per month.  While we know that no one likes to pay more, we hope that you agree -- protecting our water is worth it.