By Shannon K. Johnson

April 17, 2007 | NIBLEY -- The price of sewage removal is again changing for the citizens of Nibley.

Originally in 2003 the city had planned to raise the cost of sewage removal to $44 but found that through some careful budgeting it might be able to charge $5 less, lowering it to $39. But the city of Nibley again managed to save people even more.

Larry Anhder, the city manager, said, "We were going over the budget and realized that we could save the citizens of Nibley even more money."

Thus the price was set at $30, but now three years later the city finds itself in need of more revenue for sewage removal so it raised the price another $5. That brought the total to $35, but those who hoped the price would remain stable are betting on a long shot.

Instead the city still remains unsure as to how it will react to changes in environmental law for dumping.

By using the Logan treatment plant the city of Nibley would have to pay to renovate the facility. Though, Providence is planning on building a smaller newer plant that will already meet the new environmental standards.

Nibley may choose to invest with Providence and construct its own sewage plant.

"We aren't sure when Logan will require us to make that decision, but we have anywhere from a year to four years to decide," said Anhder.

Whether Nibley invests in a new power plant or renovates the old, the increase in the price will not be the last.

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