Utility Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled

The upcoming Utility Advisory Board (UAB) meeting on Thursday, July 13, has been cancelled.  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 10 at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom webinar or in person at the Water Utility Shop (2520 Barrett Ave.).

For more information, contact the CBJ Utilities Division at 586-0393.

 

July 11th, 2023|

June 8 Utility Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled

The upcoming UAB Meeting on Thursday, June 8 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 13 at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom Webinar or in person at the Water Utility Shop (2520 Barrett Avenue).

See the complete CBJ public meetings calendar at juneau.org/calendar.

For more information, contact the CBJ Utilities Division at 907-586-0393.

June 7th, 2023|

Water & Sewer Utility Rates To Increase July 1

Please be aware that there will be a utility rate increase effective July 1. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, in August of 2019, approved increases to both the water and sewer utility rates. The 2% rate increase will go into effect July 1. Find the new rates on the CBJ Utilities Division’s Current Utility Rates page.

Please expect the changes to your billing statements. All Bill-Pay customers will need to update their accounts to reflect the new rates in order to stay current. Following the July 1 increase, there will be a subsequent 2% increase in July 2024.

These increases keep pace with inflationary cost increases. Revenue generated goes toward costs for operating and maintaining major water and wastewater infrastructure systems, debt financing from Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) loans, and capital projects directed at failing infrastructure or regulatory compliance. See relevant adopted ordinances and associated documents on the Historical Rate Information page.

For more information, contact the Utility Office at (907) 586-0898, extension 4201.

June 6th, 2023|

Douglas Island Wastewater Lift Station Returns to Normal Operation

CBJ crews have successfully fixed the main pump at the Douglas Island Lift Station.

The pump is back on line and providing the necessary pressure to transport wastewater from Douglas Island over the bridge to the Juneau Douglas Wastewater Treatment plant. CBJ ceased discharging wastewater to the channel around 1 p.m.

Improvements to this lift station are a high priority for the Utility and both the Douglas Island and Outer Drive Lift Stations are scheduled for complete rehabilitation—including pump replacement—in 2024.

March 9th, 2023|

CBJ Crews Responding to Douglas Island Wastewater Lift Station Malfunction

A CBJ Utility wastewater lift station located at the base of the Juneau Douglas bridge on the Douglas side is currently experiencing pump failure resulting in discharge outside the system. CBJ crews are responding.

Both the main pump and back-up pump have failed due to insufficient head pressure. As a result, the system is discharging wastewater on the beach. There are no visible solids. A second pump is en route to the site.

This lift station pumps wastewater from South Douglas homes to the Juneau Douglas treatment plant on Thane.

CBJ crews are taking active steps to resolve the issue and DEC has been notified.

March 9th, 2023|