Quick answer
For water damage in Deweyville, UT, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For town water problems, call the Deweyville Town office at 435-239-7312. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours. A Utah insurance rule gives insurers 15 days to acknowledge a claim.
Do this first
Local water and sewer lines.
The town office at 10870 N Highway 38 is open Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For homes on septic, the Bear River Health Department line is on the North Logan page.
- Shut off the water. Shut off the main valve where the line enters the house. For a town water problem, the state lists 435-230-0285 as the Deweyville water system's contact.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. About 54% of Deweyville homes went up before 1980, and a quarter before 1960. Older galvanized lines and water heaters are common leak sources.
About 54% of Deweyville homes were built before 1980. In older homes, check under sinks, behind the water heater, and along basement walls first.
What to know about water damage in Deweyville
1864
The year William Empey settled Deweyville, believed to be the first town in the Bear River Valley.
First town in the valley
As best as can be determined, Deweyville was the first town in the Bear River Valley, settled by William Empey in 1864.
Named in 1873
John C. Dewey and his family settled later. When the post office opened in 1873, the town was named Deweyville.
Town water system
Deweyville runs its own public water system, listed by the state as Deweyville Town, PWS ID UTAH02006.
Source: Utah Division of Drinking Water
Homes in Deweyville
The median home dates to 1978. About 54% were built before 1980 and 25% before 1960. About 95% are owner-occupied, with a median value near $484,100.
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Cost and insurance in Deweyville
How much does water damage restoration cost in Deweyville?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Runoff from the foothills that comes in from outside is a flood claim, which needs separate flood insurance. Older homes with plaster walls and wood subfloors dry slowly, so moisture readings matter more than how surfaces feel.
Water removal and restoration in Deweyville
The company that answers handles septic backups, frozen and burst pipes, water heater failures, basement seepage, and supply line leaks, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Deweyville questions
Who do I call about Deweyville town water?
The town office at 435-239-7312, or the water system contact at 435-230-0285.
When is the Deweyville town office open?
Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
When was Deweyville settled?
In 1864, by William Empey. It took the Dewey name when the post office opened in 1873.
Who handles septic permits in Deweyville?
The Bear River Health Department. The number is on the North Logan page.
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