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Syracuse City Updates Green waste recycling Green waste recycling is a voluntary program for curbside collection of green yard waste. The charge for green waste recycling is $7.50 monthly and can be added to your utility bill by calling the utilities department at 801-825-1477 option 2.
Some examples of green waste include lawn clippings, clippings from bushes or shrubs, leaves, garden waste, and old produce. All materials must be put in the can. Materials left outside will not be removed.
Our green waste season will begin again on April 1, 2020 and continue through November 30, 2020. Green waste is collected on the same day as your regular garbage day by a truck designated for green waste.
COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Question: I’m new to Syracuse: what’s the difference between culinary and secondary water? Answer: Think bottled water vs. irrigation ditches. Syracuse provides access to two different sources of water and uses different pipes for very different needs. Culinary water is treated and required to meet water quality standards for drinking. This water is used for all indoor plumbing. We receive most of our treated water from the Weber Basin Conservancy District, along with our own well. The water is tested regularly by certified water technicians. Secondary water is used for outdoor watering of lawns and gardens. It is untreated and contains contaminants that, if consumed, may make humans sick. The water running down rivers and irrigation ditches for farms comes from the same source. By saving the expense associated with treating the water, residents have access to lower-cost water for sprinklers. The differences between the two make it essential that they are never mixed. Those who cross-connect their culinary and secondary systems are putting the community at risk and breaking the law. Ordinary concerns with water may be reported during business hours to (801) 825-7235. Emergencies (like main breaks in the road) should be reported to (801) 643-5775.
Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
Flu Prevention Lately, there has been a lot of press coverage of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) and the regular flu. The city would like to give some tips on how to stay safe during flu season. Preventive actions can include the following: • Avoiding close contact with individuals showing signs of illness. •
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth without first washing your hands.
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Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if soap is unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
If you are feeling sick, preventive ways to spreading illness to others include the following: • Staying home. •
Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
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Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces around you.
Remember, if you have flu-like symptoms and have been traveling recently, contact your doctor. Wear facemasks and cover your coughs and sneezes. Stay Safe! April 2020 | syracuseconnection.com 5
