Governor Cox has officially declared a drought emergency, and Heber City is rolling out new water-saving rules. Expect changes to your lawn-watering schedule and potential adjustments to your utility bill as the city tightens up usage.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The city expects to save money by cutting out administrative fees associated with the old agreement.
Heber City residents and the city's public works department.
Potentially, residents in larger units or those with higher water usage patterns if rates increase.
Heber City residents asked to limit watering lawns KPCW
Central Utah Water Conservancy District Project Manager Chris York told the Heber City Council on Tuesday he learned earlier that day that “all the high water in the Provo River is gone.”
Heber City will not mandate water conservation as Provo River lowers Park Record
Heber City to vote on plan to reduce water usage by 15% KPCW
Heber City encourages water conservation as Gov. Cox issues emergency drought declaration Park Record
Heber City residents asked to conserve water amid ongoing drought KPCW
The city is adopting a new water plan to meet state requirements and manage future growth. It includes goals for reducing water use and creating a committee to oversee progress.
The city is pausing a major housing development because of conflicting reports about groundwater levels. Officials want to make sure the land is stable and safe before allowing construction to proceed.
The city is updating its water policy to reflect actual usage data and ensure fair allocation. This includes setting new standards for residential and multi-family units, potentially impacting water bills and development requirements.
The city is looking to end an old agreement with a water efficiency team because the city now handles its own water operations. This will simplify management and save on administrative costs.
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