Keeping River Falls Powered with Kevin Westhuis
The lights come on, clean water flows, and most of us never think about what makes it happen. On this episode of Beyond the Falls, Sarah Jenkins sits down with River Falls Utilities Director Kevin Westhuis to meet the people and look at the systems behind those everyday essentials.
What we talked about
Kevin explains how River Falls' locally owned utilities balance affordability, reliability, and growth. He covers the city's $10 million wastewater dryer project, electrical upgrades serving Highview Meadows and Royal Oaks, and why higher summer electric bills don't necessarily mean higher rates. He also shares what brought him to River Falls, how he builds a team that takes pride in its work, and why serving the community he lives in makes the job personal.
Takeaways for River Falls homeowners and buyers
- Local ownership matters. River Falls' utilities are run by the community, with a focus on keeping service reliable and costs reasonable.
- Growth is being planned for. Electrical upgrades are serving newer neighborhoods like Highview Meadows and Royal Oaks.
- Big infrastructure investment. The $10 million wastewater dryer project is part of keeping city systems ready for the future.
- Read your summer bill carefully. A higher summer electric bill usually reflects more usage, not necessarily a rate increase.
Thinking about a move in River Falls?
Whether you're curious about newer neighborhoods or want to know what owning a home here really looks like, Sarah is happy to help.
Sarah Jenkins Real Estate LLC
311 N 2nd St, River Falls, WI 54022
(612) 703-3944 | sarah@sarahjenkins.com