The Sewer Public Benefit Program is an incentive program for qualifying City
of Riverside businesses. The program encourages reductions in the intensity and
quantity of discharge to the sewer system. Such reductions create benefits in
the form of reduced wear and tear on the collection system, chemicals used for
treatment, and operations and maintenance costs. These benefits are shared by
all customers.
Click Here to view the entire Sewer Public Benefit Program Booklet.
The Sewer Public Benefit program was developed to educate the City of Riverside commercial, institutional and industrial sewer use customers on enhanced pretreatment technologies and the corresponding water conservation and sewer system benefits, and to offer incentives toward the installation of such technologies.
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The Sewer Public Benefit Program incentivizes reductions in pollutants which result in excess sewer collection and treatment costs and is based upon the facilities ability to reduce the strength and/or volume of its discharge beyond levels required by local limits. Incentives of up to 50% of the cost to install retreatment equipment may be offered.
Pollutants for which a reduction can be incentivized are flow, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). To qualify for an incentive, a business must agree to a reduction goal, provide annual progress reports toward meeting the goal and meet all other program requirements.
Pollutants other than Flow, COD, TSS, and FOG that potentially increase sewer collection and maintenance costs may be incentivized as well. Such pollutants, along with corresponding incentive amounts, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All are encouraged to apply.
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Incentives are available for existing and new sewer use customers. Existing Customers are industrial or institutional businesses which have operated in the City of Riverside with a valid business license prior to September 23, 2008. New Customers are those which have operated with a valid business license after September 23, 2008.
Existing customers are eligible for incentives for up to 50% of the cost to install pretreatment technology, not to exceed $150,000 per year, per customer. The total incentive awarded shall not exceed 50% of the accounts total preceding 12 month sewer service charges.
New customers who will discharge at pollutant levels greater than existing local limits are subject to supplemental capacity charges during permitting. New customers are eligible for incentives of up to 50% of the cost to install pretreatment technology, not to exceed $150,000 per year, per customer. The total incentive awarded shall not exceed 50% of the Supplemental Capacity Charge.
Note: The annual City wide program cap per year is $400,000.
Flow (per 100 CCF) | COD (lb/day) | TSS (lb/day) | ||||
Effective Dates | Regular Rate (sewer pumping/non-pumping) |
Rebate per CCF/Day Reduction | Regular Rate | Rebate per lb/Day Reduction | Regular Rate | Rebate per lb/Day Reduction |
July 1, 2012 | $2.18/$1.64 | $0.6254 | $0.3000 | $0.2964 | $0.3000 | $0.0564 |
July 1, 2013 | $2.34/$1.76 | $0.6441 | $0.3054 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | $0.0580 |
FOG | Other Pollutants | |||
Effective Dates | Regular Rate | Incentive for Reduction | Regular Rate | Incentive for Reduction |
July 1, 2012 | N/A | case-by-case | N/A | case-by-case |
July 1, 2013 | N/A | case-by-case | N/A | case-by-case |
The City of Riverside, on a case by case basis, may consider incentives over $150,000/year/customer for new facilities installing pretreatment equipment that is above and beyond what is required to meet City Local Limits. These projects would follow the SBP process for consideration and, if approved by the program administrator would require concurrence with the Public Works Director and then would require City Council approval.
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When developing a set of environmental performance goals, please follow these criteria for selection, measurement and reporting:
Category | Indicator | Units |
Discharge Flow | Total Wastewater Discharge | Gallons |
Discharge to Sewer | COD Reduction | Pounds, Tons |
Discharge to Sewer | TSS Reduction | Pounds, Tons |
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Click Here to apply for the Sewer Public Benefit Program Rebate.
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Can't find what you are looking for? Let us help you. Please call 951-351-6140.
Edward Filadelfia
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager
City of Riverside Public Works Department
Department Phone: (951) 351- 6140
Direct Line: (951) 351-6080
efiladelfia@riversideca.gov
Mail or hand deliver applications to:
City of Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant
Attention: Edward Filadelfia
City of Riverside Public Works Department
5950 Acorn Street
Riverside, CA 92504
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Address: Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA 92504 Phone: (951) 826-5311 The 311 Call Center is open during normal business hours to assist you. After Hours Phone: (951) 351-6140 In case of an emergency or sanitary sewer overflow, please contact the RWQCP after hours number for immediate assistance. Admin Hours: |
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