Aquifer Recharge at the Gravel Pit
Summary
Central Utah Water bought the gravel pit, drilled three monitoring wells, and ran a six-week pilot recharge test — successfully. They're floating a land swap with the city and say flooding risk to the nearby neighborhood is low because the pit sits below its elevation.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed parcel swap would be roughly equal in value, per the district's purchase appraisal.
The whole region's future water supply — and possibly the city, which could gain Highway 92 frontage with earthwork done at district expense.
Neighbors near the pit worry about basement flooding, though the district says the pit floor sits below neighborhood elevation and is monitored.
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