By Jeff Dempsey, Your West Valley
A utility company in north Peoria is exploring the possibility of selling its operation and the city of Peoria is considering the purchase. First, however, city officials want to gauge the interest of the public in doing so.
Public Works/Utilities Director Bill Mattingly said Peoria and the New River Utility Company began talking about a possible acquisition last year. The New River Utility Company covers an area in north Peoria that roughly includes an area between Beardsley and Deer Valley Roads and 75th and 83rd avenues, though it does extend a little beyond those borders in some places.
