In order to provide better customer service, the city has a new general information line. Increased sewer and drainage rates were approved by Vancouver City Council in November to provide the capital investment necessary to meet increased water quality treatment standards and the growing needs of the community. Even with this increase, Vancouver s rates compare favorably with surrounding communities and are below the Washington State Average. For more information about your utility bill, call 696-8152. Your sewer bill is based on winter water usage.
Most water used in the winter is indoors, and goes down the drain and into the wastewater system.
The water usage from November through June is measured. Water used outside on lawns, cars, etc., does not go into the wastewater system, so is not used in the calculations. This new resource is intended for pilot projects which address neighborhood pedestrian and bicyclist safety, vehicular speeding and neighborhood traffic flow. For more information about this new opportunity, contact Transportation Services at 696-8290. Input sought on city s Comprehensive Plan THE City of Vancouver is updating its Comprehensive Plan.