Council approves $100,000 water‑source study, warns owners about aging sewer laterals

Mar 18, 2026

Vernal City approved a $100,000 water‑source study (50% CIB grant; $25,000 Vernal City; $25,000 Ashley Valley) and staff warned many sewer laterals in the 100 North project area may be Orangeburg pipe and need replacement by property owners.

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The Vernal City Council approved a work release for a water source study under the Master Services Agreement with Sunrise Engineering. Water Superintendent Ivan Merrell said "the total project cost is $100,000," with funding structured as a $50,000 Community Impact Board grant and the remaining $50,000 split between Vernal City and Ashley Valley Water and Sewer District at $25,000 each.

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